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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Basildon – Basildon GAPS Trade Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Mathematics Level 1 in Basildon. Classes run at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the core maths skills that employers and colleges ask for. The course runs for 55 hours in total. A level 1 functional skills english course sits alongside this as part of a broader programme at the centre. Note: to join, you must already be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres.

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, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use common measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll work with shape and space, including area, perimeter, and angles.
  • You'll handle and interpret data, including tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations, including budgeting and cost-of-living calculations.
  • You'll prepare for both calculator and non-calculator assessments.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre, with daytime sessions across 55 hours of study. Assessment is by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both are set and marked externally. Your learning covers three areas: numbers and the number system, measures and shape, and handling data.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Basildon GAPS Trade Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail sales assistant: many employers ask for Level 1 maths as a minimum
  • Warehouse operative: stock counting and measuring are part of the daily role
  • Care assistant: numeracy is needed for medication records and care plans
  • Construction labourer: measuring and calculating materials on site
  • Catering assistant: portion control, weights, and till work all use maths
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeship frameworks require Level 1 maths

What you could study next

Once you have Level 1, the natural next step is Functional Skills Mathematics Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. When employers or colleges ask for GCSE maths, a Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics meets that requirement. You could also look at a vocational Level 2 qualification in your chosen trade or sector alongside it.

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