Free Maths Course Entry Level 3 in Dunstable. Classes run at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. This free maths course covers 60 hours of classroom learning. You'll work on numbers and the number system, measures, shape and space, and handling data. Assessment includes both a calculator and a non-calculator exam. The course also covers cost-of-living budgeting, giving you practical maths skills for everyday life. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to take part.
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 calculating.
You'll use common measures in practical contexts, such as length, weight, and time.
You'll explore shape and space, including basic properties of 2D and 3D shapes.
You'll handle and interpret simple data and information.
You'll practise both calculator and non-calculator maths methods.
You'll apply maths to everyday budgeting and cost-of-living situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. Teaching covers three areas: numbers and the number system, measures and shape, 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
Retail assistant, using maths for cash handling and stock.
Warehouse operative, applying measures and data in daily tasks.
Care assistant, using numeracy for medication and record-keeping.
Catering assistant, working with weights, measures, and quantities.
Childcare worker, supporting basic numeracy activities with children.
Administrative assistant, handling figures and simple data entry.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3, the next step up if you want to strengthen your maths further before Level 1.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1, which builds toward the Level 2 maths qualification that many employers ask for.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges.
