Maths Skills
Functional Skills are practical qualifications designed to help individuals develop the core skills needed for everyday life, work, and further study. These qualifications focus on real-world applications, ensuring learners can confidently tackle tasks like problem-solving, communication, and data interpretation in practical settings.
Functional Skills are important because they provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding that you will need to progress and succeed. They are also an essential requirement in many job roles within the NHS including higher apprenticeships.
Delivery will be as flexible as possible within working hours (Tuesday to Thursday) to accommodate shift patterns.
Topics covered include:
- Use of number and the number system
- Use of common measures, shape and space
- Handling information and data
- Solving mathematical problems and decision making
On this course you will learn to use mathematical methods and concepts to make informed decisions and solve problems in real-life situations, recognising the importance of mathematics in everyday life and work situations.
On successful completion, you will achieve a Functional Skills qualification.
Achieving a Functional Skills Maths qualification at Level 2 will demonstrate your ability and competence in numeracy and is considered equivalent to a GCSE C/4 or above. Level 2 qualifications are accepted by some universities for entry on to a variety of degree programmes - please check the entry requirements for the university you wish to apply to
If you already hold a GCSE in English or maths at Grade A* to C (or 4 to 9), you will not be eligible for a Functional Skills qualification at the same level. Functional Skills are intended for individuals who do not have these qualifications and need additional support to develop essential skills.
You will need to attend an online enrolment session via MS Teams. Assessments will be emailed to you to complete before the enrolment session.
The Functional Skills courses are delivered online via MS Teams, providing flexible access to learning from anywhere.
This course is FREE to individuals (including those employed on the day they start their programme of learning) who meet the following criteria:
- Are a Greater Manchester resident
- Are aged 19 or over
- Have not previously attained a GCSE grade A* to C or grade 4 to 9 in English or maths
- Do not hold a Functional Skills qualification at or above the level being applied for
If you're unsure whether you meet the criteria, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
