Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. You'll study three core areas: working with numbers, using measures, shapes and space, and handling data. The course runs for 55 hours of daytime classroom study. A level 1 functional skills english course or maths course at this level is a recognised gcse english alternative and gcse english equivalent accepted by many employers. You'll sit a calculator and a non-calculator exam to complete the course.
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 in everyday contexts.
You'll use common measures, shapes, and space to solve 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 real budgeting and cost-of-living situations.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classroom sessions at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. Learning covers three topic areas through taught sessions and practice. 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 employers ask for Level 1 maths as a minimum.
Warehouse operative: stock and inventory work requires number skills.
Care assistant: numeracy is checked during care sector recruitment.
Catering assistant: measuring and handling data used daily in kitchens.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeship programmes require Level 1 maths.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the level recognised as equivalent to a GCSE grade 4. Many employers and colleges specify Level 2 maths as a requirement.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: once you have Level 1 maths, you can meet the entry requirements for a wider range of Level 2 trade and professional courses.
