Functional Skills Maths (North West Residents Only)
Ofqual-Regulated, GCSE Equivalents — Study Online Anytime, Anywhere
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Summary
The UK Government funds this opportunity via the Adult Skills Fund.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be...
- Tutor is available to students
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Location & dates
Stamford Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
Lancashire
OL67PT
United Kingdom
Overview
We’re committed to helping people in the North West achieve Functional Skills and equipping them for the next step in their learning, lives, and careers.
What are Functional Skills?
Functional Skills qualifications are vital to building foundations for progression into specialist skillsets. These subjects are also vital to the entry/exit requirements for vocational study, apprenticeships, and other training opportunities.
As an alternative to the GCSE route, Functional Skills offers a vocational pathway into English and maths, with the flexibility to sit their assessments all year round.
Qualification
Functional Skills Qualification in Maths at Level 2
Description
Functional Skills Maths helps you gain daily confidence in whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, using common measures, shape and space, handling information and data, solving mathematical problems and decision making.
- Indicate that students can demonstrate their ability in mathematical skills and their ability to apply these, through appropriate reasoning and decision making, to solve realistic problems of increasing complexity
- Introduce students to new areas of life and work so that they are exposed to concepts and problems which, while not of immediate concern, may be of value in later life
- Enable students to develop an appreciation of the role played by mathematics in the world of work and in life, generally
Who is this course for?
You can start a Functional Skills course if you’re 19 or over and live in a non-devolved region.
The UK Government funds this opportunity via the Adult Skills Fund.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be aged 19 or over.
- You need to have been living in the UK for the past three years and hold the right to live and work in the UK.
- You must commit 10 hours weekly to your studies.
- Residing in an eligible Non Devolved postcode - gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-asf-postcode-files
Requirements
Before beginning, you must complete assessments in English, Maths, ICT, and diagnostic evaluations to confirm the qualification's suitability.
Career path
With a strong foundation in English and maths, you are well-prepared to pursue various roles across multiple industries.
Beyond immediate employment, you may also choose to continue your education with further or higher education opportunities or opt for apprenticeship opportunities.
Functional Skills can significantly boost your confidence, enhancing your professional and personal life.
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