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Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Northallerton – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs for 10 weeks and covers maths skills at Entry Level 3, assessed through coursework rather than an exam. You'll need an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you. To be eligible, you must be 19 or over and must not already hold an Entry Level 3 or higher maths qualification.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and gain a qualification in Maths without having to take an exam.You must not have a current Entry 3 level or higher qualification.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll work with basic fractions and percentages.
  • You'll use measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll handle money and work out simple costs and change.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems in practical, real-life situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, working through topics with a tutor and other learners. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence, not a final exam. There are no timed tests to sit. Your tutor will track your progress through the tasks and activities you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
  • Care assistant: recording measurements, timings, and basic data
  • Warehouse operative: counting, labelling, and checking stock
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring products and tracking time
  • Childcare worker: supporting early numeracy activities with children

What you could study next

Once you've completed this entry level maths qualification, you could move on to Functional Skills Maths Level 1, then Level 2. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE Maths grade 4 (C), and is accepted by employers and colleges as a standard maths qualification. Many job applications and further training courses ask for this level.

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