Employer Based Functional skills Maths outreach

Entry on to this course is through agreement between the college and Employer. The aim is to deliver a Functional Skills programme that allows a company to upskill their workplace to L2 Functional skill in Maths. This can be tailored to the requirements of the work place, delivery method will be agreed with employer to allow minimum disruption to their business. 

All prospective students will be required to complete an initial assessment in Maths and will be then advised as to whether need to complete L1 before L2 depending on these initial assessments or whether they can go straight to L2. 

If your course is free, please note this is subject to eligibility and funding criteria.

The course will cover:

• Handling large numbers and calculation skills – for when there’s no calculator to hand
• Calculating using fractions, percentages and decimals – to help you handle money
• Measuring perimeters and areas, working out sizes of objects or spaces – for all those DIY and gardening jobs
• Reading and interpreting tables, graphs, charts and other numerical data – to ensure you do not get misled by statistics
• Calculating simple probability
• How to use a calculator and to check your answers.

You will get the chance to apply these maths skills in a wide variety of situations.

Homework will be an important part of this course as will attendance to all sessions. 

This will be decided by your employer. Options will be

Remote learning

Face to Face in Workplace

Face to Face in College

Or a Blended learning approach

Notebook, calculator, ruler, pen and pencil 

At the start of the course you will be assessed to find out what you need to learn. You will then agree an individual learning plan appropriate to your situation and needs.

You will be assessed informally throughout the course to check on your progress. 

Qualifications are obtained by completing a written or online test.

What you do next is up to you:

• Use the skills you learn in work, study or everyday life
• Gain a qualification
• Continue studying to improve your skills further

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk