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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Grays – TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Maths Course Entry Level 3 in Grays. Classes run at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. The course runs over 60 hours and covers number skills, measures, shape and space, and handling data. You'll also get support with everyday budgeting. Classes include both calculator and non-calculator work. Note that you must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join this free entry level maths course.

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 numbers and the number system, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
  • You'll use common measures such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll explore shape and space in practical contexts.
  • You'll handle and interpret simple data and information.
  • You'll practise both calculator and non-calculator maths.
  • You'll apply number skills to everyday budgeting and cost-of-living situations.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre during the day. Learning covers three areas: number and the number system, measures and shape, and handling data. Assessment includes a calculator exam and a non-calculator exam. The centre will carry out an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you and to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Thurrock 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 daily.
  • Warehouse operative: uses measures and data in picking and packing.
  • Care assistant: applies number skills to recording and reporting.
  • Catering assistant: uses measures and quantities in food preparation.
  • Childcare worker: supports children's early number learning.
  • Administrator: uses basic data handling and number skills at work.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Award, you could move on to a higher entry level maths qualification or work toward Functional Skills Maths Level 1. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 builds on number, measures, and data skills. After that, Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent of a GCSE in maths and is accepted by many employers and colleges as a standard entry requirement.

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