Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. This free maths course covers using numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. You'll sit a calculator and a non-calculator exam. The course runs for 130 hours in total. To join, you need to be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your maths classes.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in maths.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers and the number system, including calculations and place value.
You'll use common measures such as length, weight, and time.
You'll apply knowledge of shape and space to practical problems.
You'll handle and interpret data and information.
You'll practise both calculator and non-calculator maths skills.
You'll apply maths to everyday budgeting and cost-of-living situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. Learning covers three areas: numbers, measures and shape, and data handling. Assessment is by two exams, one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both exams are taken at the centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - many roles ask for a maths qualification at entry level
Warehouse operative - stock counting and basic numeracy required
Care assistant - recording and measuring tasks need solid number skills
Catering assistant - portion control and till work use everyday maths
Apprentice in any trade - entry level maths certificate supports your application
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. Many jobs and further courses ask for this level.
Entry Level 3 English Certificate - pair your maths certificate with an English qualification to strengthen your options.
