Living and Learning in the UK - Money and Living Costs
Subject Area
Skills for Independence, Life & Work
Student Type
Adults
Study Mode
Part Time
Course Type
Leisure
What is the course about?
We use maths in all aspects of everyday life, this may be helping with homework, understanding bills and bank statements or even using the numeracy skills you can learn to help others. With improved numeracy confidence and strategies to solve problems, numbers will become part of your everyday life skills.
Why should I choose the course?
Numeracy is essential to an individual's ability to learn and to engage productively in society. Numeracy doesn't necessarily mean complex skills, like different calculations or algebra, it rather means to be confident enough to use basic maths/numeracy in daily life situations.
What will I learn?
Use budgeting skills to shop and make good choices also, understand how credit and debit work. Gain experience in money, converting foreign currencies with ease and when to make the best decision when we see that special offer.
What will the course lead on to?
You may wish to complete another module which form part of our 6 module Living and Learning in the UK course. This course will also support our Functional Skills and GCSE courses.
What support is available?
We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if it is required and a welfare team that are on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.
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Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
Warrington & Vale Royal College has been rated as a good college in the latest Ofsted inspection. We have a team of expert Maths tutors who are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no entry requirements for this course.
What are my funding options?
For any funding enquiries, please contact our Learner Services Team by calling 01925 494400 or emailing learner.services@wvr.ac.uk
Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
You will be required to bring your own notebook and pens/pencils. Your course tutor will advise if further materials are required
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