Free Maths Course Entry Level 2 in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. This is a free maths course covering measure, shape and space. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to be eligible. The course runs over 60 hours. You'll work on using common measures, shape and space alongside other maths skills. Assessment includes both calculator and non-calculator exams.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in maths.
What you will learn
You'll work with measurements, including length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll identify and describe common 2D and 3D shapes.
You'll calculate perimeter, area and angles in practical contexts.
You'll use number skills to support everyday maths tasks.
You'll handle and interpret simple data and information.
You'll practise both calculator and non-calculator maths problem-solving.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. Learning covers using numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. 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 Dunstable GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measuring tasks use maths skills.
Retail assistant: handling money, stock and basic calculations.
Care assistant: recording measurements and following written instructions.
Kitchen assistant: weighing, measuring and following recipes.
Construction labourer: reading measurements and basic site maths.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: the next step up from Entry Level 2, building on the same topics.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: moves toward the standard many employers ask for, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
