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Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Malton – Malton 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 Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, over 10 weeks. The course covers everyday maths skills and is assessed without a formal exam, so there's no end-of-course test to sit. It suits anyone who wants to build a maths qualification at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You must not already hold an Entry Level 3 or higher maths qualification, and you'll need to be 19 or over.

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 use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll understand basic fractions and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems using step-by-step methods.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio-based tasks rather than a formal exam. There is no end-of-course examination. Your progress is measured through the work you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: maths skills used daily for handling cash and stock
  • Care assistant: numeracy needed for recording measurements and medication
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities
  • Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and basic costing
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring products
  • Administrator: handling figures, invoices, and simple data

What you could study next

Once you've completed 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 most employers and colleges. Both are available as free maths courses for adults in many areas. If you're interested in a specific trade or professional route, Level 2 vocational qualifications often require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 alongside them.

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