Newham Adult Learning Service - Course Information Sheet

NCFE Maths Level 1 Unit T/505/2745, K/505/2743: Working with Money & Measurements
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to improve their Maths skills, whether it is to boost your job prospects by gaining a qualification, helping your children with their Maths homework or to achieve your personal goal.
What does the course cover?
You will learn how to:
·  carry out accurate and approximate calculations with money
·  use timetables to calculate journey time
·  recognise temperatures above and below zero in degrees Celsius
·  measure and compare length, weight and capacity using metric units
·  convert between different metric units of length, weight and capacity
·  approximate distances using a map
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed informally throughout the course to check on your progress. At the end of the course, you will complete an NCFE written assessment.
Will I get a qualification?
On successful completion you will achieve a level 1 NCFE qualification in Working with Money & Measurements.
What can I do next? Is there a progression route?
You can progress on to a different aspect of the level 1 curriculum or a relevant level 2 course.
Are there any entry requirements?
You will need to come for an initial assessment before starting a Maths course. This is so we can find the right course for you.
How long does the course last?
This is 2 hours x 6 weeks course.
Course fees
This course is free to UK residents.
For further information, please contact:
Matthew Herman, Basic Skills Coordinator,
020 3373 8254
or your local centre:
North East Area:
Manor Park, East Ham & Green Street / Little Ilford Learning Zone
T: 020 8522 5778
North West Area:
Forest Gate & Stratford / Forest Gate Learning Zone
T: 020 8257 4680
South East Area:
Beckton & North Woolwich / Beckton Globe
T: 020 8430 4041
South West Area:
Canning Town, Plaistow & Custom House / Gainsborough Learning Centre
T: 020 3373 1290

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