Adult Distance Learning - Functional Skills Mathematics - Applications

Mode of study

Part Time

Entry requirements

You must be 19 years old at the start of the current academic year, and you will need to complete an online assessment for both Maths and English to determine the level at which you should begin. Your English skills must be at least one level below the maths course you plan to study, as mathematical language is academic. For all government funded courses, you must start at the level indicated by your assessment results and progress to higher levels if needed.

Teaching staff

You will be supported by a specialist teacher assigned at the start of your course. They are experienced in teaching the Functional Skills specification and regularly attend training to stay current with updates and assessment requirements from exam boards.

Course Code

FSMATAPP/1

Duration

12-weeks

Location

Out Of College

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

This course runs for 12 weeks and includes one final assessment at the end of your learning, which consists of two papers, a non-calculator and a calculator paper. To undertake this online course, it is essential that you are confident using the internet and email. You will also need access to a printer and scanner. If you do not have a scanner, free smartphone apps can be used.

About the course

This qualification equip learners with the practical skills needed in everyday life, education, and the workplace. They are widely recognised by employers, and many universities accept them as part of their entry requirements. If you have never obtained a GCSE pass at grades A'C / 4'9 in Maths and you are British or have settlement status, this course will be fully funded by the UK Government. Distance Learning means you only need to come into College to sit your final exam. To undertake this online course, you will need access to a computer and the internet. It is essential that you are confident using the internet and email and also have access to a printer and scanner.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

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