Free Maths Course Entry Level 3 in Grays. Classes run at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. This is a free maths course for young people aged 16 to 18 years old, and for those aged 16 to 24 years old with an Education, Health and Care Plan. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join. The course runs over 70 hours and covers number skills, measures, shape and space, and handling data. You will also get support with 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 maths.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers and the number system
You'll use common measures in everyday contexts
You'll explore shape and space
You'll handle and interpret data and information
You'll apply maths to budgeting and cost-of-living situations
You'll prepare for both calculator and non-calculator assessments
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre. 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. You'll also receive support with practical budgeting skills alongside your maths 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: records and monitors basic numerical information
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes
Apprentice in any trade: number skills support on-the-job training
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, building on number and data skills
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 English: pair your maths qualification with an English qualification to strengthen your CV further
