Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3)

Entry levelStepping stonesFunctional SkillsCity & Guilds of London Institute

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

48 providers teach this exact qualification.

Yorkshire and The Humber13

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley · 36 weeks
They ask for: An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
Their versionFree
City Of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Bradford · 6 months
They ask for: You will be required to undertake an initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic assessment to determine the level you are working prior to starting the cour
Their versionFree
City Of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Bradford · 55 hours
They ask for: You will be required to undertake an initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic assessment to determine the level you are working prior to starting the cour
Their versionFree
City of York Council
York · 33 weeks
They ask for: This course is funded for learners in the York and North Yorkshire area. If you live outside of this area, we recommend contacting your local adult education pr
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Community Training Services Limited
Sheffield · 100 hours
They ask for: ***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you
Their versionFree
Community Training Services Limited
Sheffield · 100 hours
They ask for: ***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you
Their versionFree
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Beverley · 46 weeks
They ask for: Suitable for those who do not already have a Maths qualification at Level 2 (GCSE grade C / Level 4) or above.
Their versionFree
Hull College Group
Hull · 1 year
They ask for: No formal qualifications are required In addition: Initial Assessment
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Morthyng Vocational College
Rotherham · 75 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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North Yorkshire Council
Northallerton · 18 weeks
They ask for: 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 eligibi
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Rnn Group
Rotherham · 18 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 359 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/construction/
Their versionFree
Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 364 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/digital-and-creative-industries/
Their versionFree

East Midlands7

Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service
Chesterfield · 60 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Futures Advice Skills and Employment
Nottingham · 6 days
They ask for: Based on initial assessments prior to enrolment.
Their versionFree
Landmarks
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: There are no entry requirements for these qualifications and no formal age restrictions.
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Qdos Training Limited
Mansfield · 2 months
They ask for: There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
Their versionFree
Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 12 months
They ask for: Learners are required to be aged 19 or over (on August 31 2025). You will undertake an initial assessment to determine what level you are currently working at a
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Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 1 year
They ask for: You will undertake an initial assessment to determine what level you are currently working at and what level of course is right for you.
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Workpays
Derby · 55 hours
They ask for: You do not currently hold any maths qualifications and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.
Their versionFree

East of England6

Cambridgeshire County Council
10 months
They ask for: Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us
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Cambridgeshire County Council
11 months
They ask for: Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us
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Cambridgeshire County Council
6 months
They ask for: No previous experience required. You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of Maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please teleph
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Cambridgeshire County Council
5 months
They ask for: Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 96 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 105 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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West Midlands5

Borough of Telford and Wrekin
Telford · 17 weeks
They ask for: You'll be complete a skills assessment to determine the level of the course at which you need to begin.
Their versionFree
Coventry City Council
Coventry · 85 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Sbc Training Limited
Shrewsbury · 6 months
They ask for: To be eiligible for fudning learners must be aged 19+ and, if a non-uk national, have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years
Their versionFree
South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 1 year
They ask for: Everyday Lifeskills Working at or below Entry 1Exploring Independence Working at or towards Entry 1Community Independence able to demonstrat
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 1 year
They ask for: Depending on your prior qualification will depend on your level of course you are enrolled onto. You should be working towards entry 3 level, but also take an E
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London5

Global Skills Training Ltd
Acton · 55 hours
They ask for: Proof of id, proof of residence, proof of address, proof of employment, if self-employed then a completed yearly tax return form, proof of unemployment, basic u
Their versionFree
Harrow LEA
Harrow · 17 weeks
They ask for: Initial assessment of Eglish, Maths and ICT requide. London residency and have the right to work and residency in the UK.
Their versionFree
MI ComputSolutions Training Centre
55 hours
They ask for: You will need to complete a Mathematics initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You will already have maths skills at
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WEA
London · 55 hours
They ask for: No prior qualifications necessary, an interest in improving your Maths is all we need!
Their versionFree
WEA
London · 55 hours
They ask for: No prior qualifications necessary, an interest in improving your Maths is all we need!
Their versionFree

North East4

Communicators Training Associates Limited
Newton Aycliffe · 55 months
They ask for: You must be age 19+ We will check your current skills and advise you what Level you need to work at.
Their versionFree
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough · 1 week
They ask for: There are no entry requirements, students will be assessed at induction.
Their version£375
Northumberland Council
Morpeth · 36 weeks
They ask for: Learners are required to complete an initial assessment
Their versionFree
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College
Guisborough · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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South East4

Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough · 36 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Itchen College
Southampton · 1 year
They ask for: See Website
Their versionFree
Itchen College
Southampton · 1 year
They ask for: See Website
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Surrey County Council
Woking · 22 weeks
They ask for: You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025 and not have a grade A* D / grade 9 3 GCSE in Maths. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online
Their versionFree

South West2

Achievement Training Ltd
Plymouth · 12 weeks
They ask for: Entry Level 3 Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment
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Cornwall Adult Education Service
Bodmin · 22 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree

North West2

Cheshire East Council
Crewe · 38 weeks
They ask for: All prospective learners will need to complete an initial assessment. The assessment will give us an indication of your current level and learning needs. This w
Their versionFree
Halton Borough Council
Widnes · 21 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree