Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Bexley. Classes run at TCHC Bexley 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 runs for 55 hours of daytime classroom study. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised GCSE maths alternative, accepted by many employers and colleges when they ask for maths at this level.
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 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 Bexley GAPS Centre during daytime hours. Assessment is by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both are set and marked externally by NCFE.
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: many employers ask for maths at this level
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic data handling
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
Catering assistant: measures and portion calculations
Apprentice in any trade: maths is a standard entry requirement
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges for roles and courses that ask for GCSE Maths grade 4 or above.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
