Free Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 in Grays. Classes run at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre. This entry level functional skills maths course covers three core areas: working with numbers, using measures, shapes and space, and handling data. The course runs for 55 hours of daytime classroom study. You must already be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join. Assessment includes a calculator and a non-calculator exam. You'll also get support with everyday budgeting.
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 apply maths to real budgeting and cost-of-living situations.
You'll practise both calculator and non-calculator maths skills.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre during the day. Teaching covers numbers, measures, shapes, and data handling. 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 Thurrock GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic maths is used daily for stock and picking.
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts.
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following instructions.
Kitchen assistant: weighing, portioning, and following recipes.
Delivery driver's mate: route planning and load calculations.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2: the next step up from Entry Level 1, building on the same core areas.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: moves you closer to Level 1 and prepares you for more demanding maths tasks at work or in further study.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent.
