You will sit an examination at the end of the course.
This course can be started throughout the year, with a variety of classes available. Evening classes are only available at Level 1 and Level 2. Class attendance will be between 1.5-3 hours per week depending on the level you are enrolled to. You will also be required to attend College for an initial assessment, mocks and final examinations. You can join this course throughout the year. The course can last between 10 weeks and an academic year, depending on your ability.
Functional Skills Maths qualification.
PEAMFMAT
The qualification is available from Entry 1 to Level 2. It contains a range of units which develop Maths and English skills needed in work and life.
These programmes are flexible. If you want to improve your reading, writing and numeracy skills, or want to gain a qualification for the skills you already have, a Skills for Life qualification could be for you. Functional Skills qualifications are designed to help you develop the skills you use in everyday life.
Functional skills classes run continually throughout the year. You will need an assessment to determine the level you start at and you will be advised of the details on application.
Functional Skills qualifications in Mathematics assess three interrelated process skills:
You will sit an examination at the end of the course.
You will require writing materials and a ring binder.
On completion of these programmes, you may wish to progress to other College programmes in either this area or another area of study.
This course is fully funded to anyone who is aged 19+ and does not already have a grade 4/C in this subject. For applicants who do not meet all these criteria, the full cost of the course is £500. This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.