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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Peterborough – TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 in Peterborough. Classes run at TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join this course. Over 55 hours of daytime study, you'll cover numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. You'll also get support with everyday budgeting. The course is assessed through 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 counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
  • You'll use common measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll explore shape and space in practical contexts.
  • You'll handle and interpret 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 Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre. Teaching 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.

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

This is an entry-level maths qualification. It supports progress toward employment rather than leading directly to specific roles. Completing it alongside a vocational qualification can strengthen your applications for roles such as:

  • Warehouse operative: basic numeracy used daily in stock and picking tasks.
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts.
  • Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following written instructions.
  • Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and reading simple data.
  • Construction labourer: measuring materials and reading basic plans.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've covered here.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to the Level 1 qualification.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a stronger foundation for work and further study.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges.
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