Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Peterborough. Classes run at TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre. You'll need to be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join. The course covers using numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting. At 55 hours, it's a focused daytime commitment. Assessment includes a calculator and a non-calculator exam.
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 and place value.
You'll use common measures, shape, and space in practical contexts.
You'll handle and interpret data and information.
You'll apply maths to budgeting and everyday cost-of-living situations.
You'll prepare for both calculator and non-calculator assessments.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre. Assessment is by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both test your ability to apply maths skills in practical situations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and recording goods accurately.
Care assistant: recording observations and managing basic data.
Construction labourer: using measures and quantities on site.
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and following recipes.
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and developmental records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised equivalent to a GCSE Maths pass. Many employers and colleges ask for this level.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen trade or sector: most require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as a co-requisite or entry condition.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
