Numeracy Skills for Work

About this course

Boost your job prospects with essential maths skills. This course focuses on practical numeracy for the workplace. Learn to handle numbers confidently, from calculations and data analysis to problem-solving and financial management. Improve your job performance and career opportunities with this essential skillset.

This valuable course will help you develop essential maths skills, including:

• Basic Arithmetic: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Data Handling: Reading and interpreting graphs and charts, collecting and organising data, and basic data analysis (mean, median, mode).
• Problem-Solving: Applying mathematical concepts to real-world workplace scenarios, developing problem-solving strategies, and estimating and checking answers.
• Financial Mathematics: Calculating wages, budgeting and financial planning, and understanding interest rates and loans.

What will the course involve?

• Weekly sessions of 3 hours for 7 weeks. Running on Mondays and/or Fridays.
• Based at Brooklands Technical College, Weybridge Campus.

What qualifications will I need?

• Students must have been a UK resident for the last 3 years and they must be age 19 and over.
• Students must not have achieved a Grade 4 (C equivalent) or above in Maths GCSE.

Next Steps

After completing this course, learners can expect enhanced workplace performance, further skill development, and the opportunity to support others by sharing their newfound knowledge.