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 number skills, measures, shape and space, and handling data. You'll sit a calculator and a non-calculator exam. The course runs for 70 hours in total. To join, you must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres. Entry level maths classes like these suit anyone working toward a recognised entry level maths qualification.
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 such as length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll explore shape and space in everyday contexts.
You'll handle and interpret simple data and information.
You'll practise both calculator and non-calculator maths skills.
You'll apply maths to everyday situations, including budgeting and cost of living.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Dunstable GAPS Centre. Learning covers three areas: number 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: handles cash, change and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measures and data in picking and packing roles.
Care assistant: applies number skills in recording and reporting tasks.
Catering assistant: uses measures and quantities in food preparation.
Cleaner or facilities operative: follows instructions involving time and quantities.
Admin assistant: supports offices with basic data entry and record-keeping.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: a broader entry level maths qualification covering the same topics with a wider assessment, recognised by many employers and colleges.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent maths qualification, accepted by employers who ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
