Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Bexley. Classes run at TCHC Bexley GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to be eligible. The course covers numbers and the number system, measures, shape and space, and handling data. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting. At 55 hours, it's a focused entry level functional skills maths course that fits around daytime study. 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 Functional Skills Maths.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers and the number system, including calculations and place value.
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 situations, including budgeting and cost-of-living calculations.
You'll practise both calculator and non-calculator maths in preparation for your assessments.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Bexley GAPS Centre. Learning covers three areas: numbers and the number system, measures and shape, 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 Bexley GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths supports cash handling and stock tasks.
Warehouse operative: used in picking, packing, and measuring.
Care assistant: supports medication counting and record-keeping.
Catering assistant: helps with portion sizes and ordering.
Apprentice in any trade: maths is required across most apprenticeship frameworks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on Entry 2 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): moves toward GCSE-equivalent maths and is often required for employment or further training.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
