Free Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 in Basildon. Classes run at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to be eligible. The course covers three areas: using numbers and the number system, working with measures, shape and space, and handling data. You'll also get support with cost-of-living budgeting. The course runs full-time during the day and takes around 55 hours. 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 in everyday contexts.
You'll use common measures, shape, and space.
You'll handle and interpret data and information.
You'll apply maths to cost-of-living and budgeting situations.
You'll prepare for both calculator and non-calculator assessments.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre during the day. Assessment is by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both are set by NCFE as part of the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 1).
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 assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records goods accurately.
Care assistant: uses numbers for medication records and timesheets.
Kitchen assistant: weighs ingredients and follows portion guides.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads measurements and schedules.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up from Entry Level 1, building on the same three topic areas.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 study.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a stepping stone toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the recognised equivalent when employers ask for GCSE maths.
