Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Watford. Classes run at TCHC Watford 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. It takes around 55 hours of daytime classroom study. Assessment includes a calculator paper and a non-calculator paper. This entry level functional skills maths qualification is the recognised starting point before progressing to Level 1 and Level 2, the GCSE maths equivalent.
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, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll work with shape and space, including basic geometry.
You'll handle and interpret data, including simple charts and tables.
You'll apply maths to everyday situations, including budgeting and cost-of-living calculations.
You'll practise both calculator and non-calculator maths problem-solving.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Watford GAPS Centre. Teaching covers the three core areas of the qualification. 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 Watford GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic data handling required
Care assistant: numeracy is checked during recruitment and training
Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and till work all need maths
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Functional Skills Maths
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex number work, fractions, percentages, and data.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Required for many apprenticeships and further study.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
