Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Medway. Classes run at TCHC Medway GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to take this course. The course covers three areas: using numbers and the number system, working with measures, shape and space, and handling data. At 55 hours, it's a focused entry level functional skills maths qualification you can complete alongside your vocational studies. Assessment includes a calculator and a non-calculator exam. 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 whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
You'll use common measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll interpret and work with shape and space in everyday contexts.
You'll handle and interpret data, including simple charts and tables.
You'll apply maths to practical situations, including budgeting and cost-of-living calculations.
You'll practise both calculator and non-calculator methods in preparation for your assessments.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Medway GAPS Centre. Learning covers numbers, measures, shape, and data handling. 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 Medway GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts.
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and recording goods.
Care assistant: recording observations and calculating doses.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portions.
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 before moving toward Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a stronger foundation for work and further study, and a step toward the Level 2 GCSE maths alternative that many employers ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4.
