Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Selby. Evening maths classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This free maths course for adults covers number, measure, and data skills without a formal exam. The course runs for 10 weeks part-time. You'll need to be 19 or over and not already hold an Entry Level 3 or higher maths qualification. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3).
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 understand fractions and simple percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use money and make calculations involving prices and change.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and temperature using common units.
You'll tell the time and work with dates and simple timetables.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in a classroom at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service. There is no formal written exam. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing what you can do across number, measure, and data topics.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby 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 stock and cash handling.
Warehouse operative - counting, measuring, and checking quantities.
Care assistant - recording observations and managing medication counts.
Catering assistant - weighing ingredients and following portion guides.
Cleaner or facilities operative - measuring products and reading schedules.
Administrator - handling basic data entry and numerical records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex number and data skills.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised GCSE equivalent in maths, accepted by employers and colleges. Many learners work toward this over one or two further courses.
City and Guilds Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - pair your maths qualification with an English qualification at the same level.
