Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Manygates Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day, over 13 weeks. The course covers using maths to solve everyday problems at Entry Level 3, building the practical number skills you need for work and further study. It runs at a manageable pace, so it fits around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. When employers ask for a GCSE maths equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification is the recognised alternative.
Who this course is for
On this course, learn how to use Maths to solve everyday problems in real-life situations at the right level for you.
Entry requirements
Please contact us on 01924 303302 for more information.
What you will learn
You'll use whole numbers to solve practical, everyday problems.
You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages in real-life contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money calculations, including budgeting and giving change.
You'll check your answers and explain your working clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Manygates Adult Education Centre, with a tutor guiding sessions. Learning is hands-on and applied to everyday situations. Assessment is through a written exam set by NOCN. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Manygates Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
Care assistant: recording measurements, medication quantities, and timesheets.
Warehouse operative: checking quantities, weights, and delivery notes.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: mixing solutions at correct ratios.
Childminder or nursery assistant: tracking attendance and daily records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and preparing you for Level 2.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some adult education centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
