Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Watford. Classes run at TCHC Watford GAPS Centre. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the core maths skills employers look for. The course runs for 55 hours and covers using numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to be eligible. 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 practise both calculator and non-calculator problem solving.
You'll apply maths to everyday situations, including cost-of-living budgeting.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at TCHC Watford GAPS Centre during daytime sessions. Assessment is by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both tests are taken at the end of the course.
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 roles ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths
Warehouse operative: stock and inventory work uses number skills daily
Care assistant: numeracy is needed for medication and record-keeping
Catering assistant: measuring and handling data supports food prep roles
Construction labourer: site work involves measurements and calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges require.
If you're also working on your English, a level 1 functional skills english course or level 1 functional skills english qualification sits alongside this maths course and strengthens your overall employability profile.
A vocational Level 2 qualification in your chosen trade or sector, where Level 1 maths is often a requirement.
