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Adult Maths Functional Skills Fast Track (Daytime Course) 19+

OVERVIEW

This qualification leads to further development in flexible functional skills in English and Maths, where you will learn valuable skills for work and life which are needed now more than ever.

Whether you choose English, Maths or both, you can fast track your way towards a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification in these core subjects. Following face-to-face contact time with a subject specialist, you will have regular opportunities to sit the exams when you are ready. Until then, you can expect tailored support in an inclusive environment to develop your core skills.

Resources will also be available on a virtual learning environment which you will be able to access from home for learning opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

Maths Functional Skills will be delivered with a range of resources and scenarios from a variety of industries and sectors to prepare you for employment.

This course will develop your numeracy skills in topics such as number, shape, measure and handling data. You will be working on both calculator and non-calculator numeracy skills. You will have tailored programme that will be tracked to show your progress.

Our Functional Skills qualifications are intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English. They focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts. The level of functional skills you complete with us, will be based on an initial assessment completed at enrolment.

Our Functional Skills qualifications are intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English. They focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts. The level of functional skills you complete with us, will be based on an initial assessment completed at enrolment.

Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support you develop your literacy and numeracy skills that are practical for employment.

Achieving these qualifications should increase confidence and motivation, and the skills you gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.

Gaining a Level 2 functional skills is an equivalent to a GCSE grade 4/C and can support entry to higher level courses and employment.

Our next course intake is as follows:

  • W/C September 16th 2024 – January 27th 2025
  • W/C January 27th 2024 – June 16th 2025

You will progress through this programme at your own pace and will complete it within 17 weeks from your start date. If you would like to fast-track through the programme, you can access the online resources and work through with your tutor to sit an early exam.

To apply for the daytime class, please complete your details below.

Day and times for classes (subject to demand)*

Functional Skills Level 1 & 2 – Thursdays 13.00-16.00

Please note, these may change.

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