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Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Northallerton – Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service – Evening

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

Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 10 weeks part-time and covers maths skills at Entry Level 3. There's no exam; you'll be assessed through coursework instead. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level 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 addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll read, write, and compare numbers up to 1,000.
  • You'll use fractions and recognise simple percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll handle money, calculate change, and work out costs.
  • You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills above.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at evening sessions over 10 weeks. This course is assessed without an exam. Instead, you'll complete coursework and practical tasks that show what you can do. Your tutor will support you through each topic and track your progress as you go.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
  • Care assistant: uses numeracy for medication records and daily logs.
  • Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records stock accurately.
  • Catering assistant: weighs ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reads schedules and measures cleaning products.
  • Childcare worker: supports numeracy activities and records children's progress.

What you could study next

Once you hold this Entry Level 3 maths qualification, a natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 1. After that, Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths, and is accepted by many employers and colleges as proof of maths ability. Both are available as free maths courses for adults in many areas.

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