Free Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 in Ipswich. Classes run at TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre. This entry level functional skills maths course covers three core areas: using numbers and the number system, working with measures, shape and space, and handling data. You'll also get support with everyday budgeting. The course runs full-time during the day and takes around 55 hours to complete. To join, you must already be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres. You'll sit a calculator and a non-calculator assessment.
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 at Entry Level 1.
You'll use common measures, including length, weight, and time.
You'll explore shape and space in everyday contexts.
You'll handle and interpret basic data and information.
You'll apply maths to real budgeting and cost-of-living situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre during the day. Assessment includes two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both are taken at the centre. Teaching covers numbers, measures, shape, and data through practical, everyday contexts.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
This qualification builds the maths foundation that supports entry into many roles. It is a stepping stone rather than a direct job-entry qualification on its own.
Warehouse operative: basic numeracy used daily for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling money, measures, and simple data
Care assistant: recording numbers and following instructions accurately
Kitchen assistant: weighing, measuring, and following recipes
Cleaning operative: working with quantities and schedules
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on Entry Level 1 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1 and everyday independence with numbers.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
