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Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Northallerton – Skipton Adult Learning & 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 Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. The course runs over 10 weeks part-time and covers practical maths skills without a formal exam. You'll need to be 19 or over and must not already hold an Entry Level 3 or higher maths qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

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 handle money and calculate costs in everyday situations.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll use fractions and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll solve straightforward number problems step by step.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than exam-based, so you build up evidence of your skills as you go. The provider confirms there is no formal exam for this qualification. Your tutor will guide you through tasks and activities that form part of your assessment.

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: maths skills used daily at the till and for stock
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities
  • Care assistant: recording numbers accurately in care settings
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and handling orders
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring products and managing supplies
  • Childminder or nursery assistant: basic numeracy needed for daily routines

What you could study next

Once you hold this Entry Level 3 maths qualification, you could move on to Functional Skills Maths Level 1, then Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 (C) in maths and is accepted by many employers and colleges. A free maths course at Level 1 or Level 2 may also be available at the same centre.

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