Free Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 in Basildon. Classes run at TCHC Basildon GAPS Centre. This entry level functional skills maths course covers using numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. You'll also get support with everyday budgeting. The course runs over 55 hours of full-time daytime study. To join, you must already be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres. 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 whole numbers, place value, and basic calculations.
You'll use common measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll explore shape and space in practical contexts.
You'll read, interpret, and handle simple data and information.
You'll apply maths to everyday budgeting and cost-of-living situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Basildon GAPS Centre. Learning covers three areas: numbers and the number system, measures and shape, and handling data. Assessment is by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both are taken at the centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Basildon GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: basic maths used daily at the till and stockroom.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and handling data on the job.
Care assistant: recording observations and handling medication counts.
Kitchen assistant: weighing, measuring, and following recipes.
Apprentice in any trade: maths is required across all apprenticeship frameworks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up from Entry Level 1, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1 and strengthens your everyday maths further.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step that opens more job and training options.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges.
