Free Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 in Medway. Classes run at TCHC Medway GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to be eligible. This entry level functional skills maths course covers numbers, measures, shape, space, and handling data. The course runs full-time during the day and takes around 55 hours to complete. 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
You'll use common measures, shape, and space
You'll handle and interpret data and information
You'll apply maths to everyday situations, including cost-of-living budgeting
You'll prepare for both calculator and non-calculator assessments
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Medway GAPS 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. TCHC Medway GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records goods
Care assistant: uses numbers for medication records and rotas
Kitchen assistant: weighs and measures ingredients accurately
Cleaner or caretaker: reads labels, measures quantities safely
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 the Level 1 qualification.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step up, and the route toward the Level 2 qualification that many employers and colleges ask for.
