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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Basildon – TCHC Basildon GAPS Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Basildon. Classes run at TCHC Basildon GAPS Centre. You'll need to be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join. The course covers numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. It takes around 55 hours of daytime study. You'll sit a calculator and a non-calculator exam. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised GCSE maths alternative for employers and colleges.

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 prepare for both a calculator and a non-calculator exam.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations, including cost-of-living budgeting.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Basildon GAPS Centre during the day. Assessment is by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

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: many roles require a maths qualification at this level
  • Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic data handling expected
  • Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping tasks
  • Catering assistant: measures and portion control require basic maths
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require a functional skills maths qualification

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 3 certificate, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and further education courses ask for. You could also progress to a Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen trade or sector.

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