Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Basildon. Classes run at TCHC Basildon GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to be eligible. The course covers three areas: using numbers and the number system, working with measures, shape and space, and handling data. It takes around 55 hours of full-time daytime study. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills Maths.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers and the number system, including calculations with and without a calculator.
You'll use common measures, shape and space in practical contexts.
You'll handle and interpret data and information.
You'll apply maths to everyday budgeting and cost-of-living situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Basildon GAPS Centre. Assessment includes two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both are set by NCFE as part of the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2).
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Basildon GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and basic data
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and recording stock
Care assistant: using numbers for medication records and rotas
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and portion control
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and basic record-keeping
Construction labourer: measuring materials on site
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): moves you closer to the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and further education providers across the UK.
