Our Maths for work progression course is aimed at those who want to improve their skills relative to everyday tasks and work situtaions and or for those not quite ready for a functional skills course. The aim is to build confidence ready for your next steps, in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Who is the course aimed at?
Our Maths for work progression course is aimed at Staffordshire residents, aged 19+ who do not have a level 2 maths qualification (or equivalent) and those who want to improve their skills relative to everyday tasks and work situations and for those not quite ready for a functional skills course. The aim is to build confidence ready for your next steps, in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements
Course content
The content will be based on work and life based numeracy, such as being able to look at and interpret wage slips and bills effectively, as well as budgeting and what increases in pay could bring to day to day life.
Learning methods
You will learn through a combination of teacher input, demonstrations, practical exploration and discussion.
Learning Support
Additional learning support is available and can be arranged as part of the enrolment process.
Course assessments
No formal assessment of learning is included other than supportive input from your teacher and a self-reflection at the end of the course, which will measure your confidence in the covered topics.
Learning materials
Learning materials will provided by your teachers during the course.
What can learners do next after this course?
You will be able to progress to one of our community based basic maths skills course or one of functional skills courses, that will lead to certification and potential progress within the world of work.
Dates, locations and times
Tamworth
Flexible dates according to learner needs, please contact the provider for further details.
Thursdays, 9.30am -11.30am
Tamworth College, Croft St, Tamworth B79 8AE
Lichfield
Flexible dates according to learner needs, please contact the provider for further details.
Thursdays, 10.00am -12.00pm
Lichfield College, The Friary, Lichfield WS13 6QG
Are there any fees?
This course is fully funded so there are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
All of our courses are delivered by expert local learning partners across Staffordshire. This specific course is delivered by: South Staffordshire College at the venues detailed above.
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Please contact Rachel Munroe at South Staffs College on:
01543 438673
