Vocational qualification

In Roby

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Roby

  • Duration

    1 Year

The aim of this course is to encourage the candidates to consolidate their understanding of mathematics and to develop the confidence to use mathematics to tackle problems in the work place and everyday life.You will improve your numeracy skills related to the application of number, statistical ability, mental arithmetic and logic. Full-time classes meet for three 90 minute sessions every week.

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Location

Start date

Roby (Merseyside)
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Rupert Road, L36 9TD

Start date

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About this course

4 GCSEs Grade D, incl. English. (Maths D for some courses). Or Pass in Level 1 Vocational Qual., Merit for BTECs, plus Key Skills Level 1 Comm. (App. of Number for some courses) or equivalent. Diplomas require Functional Skills in ICT, Maths and English.

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Course programme


Mathematics
Course Description
The aim of this course is to encourage the candidates to consolidate their understanding of mathematics and to develop the confidence to use mathematics to tackle problems in the work place and everyday life.You will improve your numeracy skills related to the application of number, statistical ability, mental arithmetic and logic. Full-time classes meet for three 90 minute sessions every week.

Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs Grade D, incl. English. (Maths D for some courses). Or Pass in Level 1 Vocational Qual., Merit for BTECs, plus Key Skills Level 1 Comm. (App. of Number for some courses) or equivalent. Diplomas require Functional Skills in ICT, Maths and English.

Modules Studied:

  • Handling Data - This is about collecting data, processing and representing it and then interpreting and discussing the results.
  • Using and applying number and algebra. This is about numbers and the number system, calculations and solving numerical problems. It also includes equations and formulae, sequences and graphs.
  • More number and algebra. Using and applying shape, space and measures. This includes harder algebra. Also geometrical reasoning, transformations and coordinates, measures and construction.


Awarding Body: AQA

Level: L2

Duration: 1 year

Attendance Modes: Day

Assessment: Assessed in Module 1 with two 25 minute papers (18%). In Module 3, you will take two 40 minute papers (27%). In Module 5 (55%) two papers. There are two tiers of entry. Higher Level (for Grades A* to D) and Foundation Level (For Grades C - G).

Progression Routes: This course develops a firm foundation for appropriate further study.

Costs: Contact college for fees

Campus: Roby

Mathematics

Price on request