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Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Dunstable

CostFREE
Duration130 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. The course covers using numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. You'll also get support with everyday budgeting. The course runs for 130 hours in total. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join. Assessment includes a calculator and a non-calculator exam.

Who this course is for

Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers and the number system in everyday contexts.
  • You'll use common measures, shape and space.
  • You'll handle and interpret data and information.
  • You'll apply maths to real-life budgeting and cost-of-living situations.
  • You'll prepare for both calculator and non-calculator assessments.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. Learning covers three areas: numbers and the number system, measures, shape and space, and handling data. Assessment is by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both are taken at the centre.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: basic maths used daily at the till
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and stock checks
  • Care assistant: recording numbers and following instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing, measuring, and following recipes
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules and basic record-keeping

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level maths course, you can move on to a higher maths qualification. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths build on what you've learned here. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths, which many employers ask for.

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