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Application of Number - Essential Skills Wales

Part-Time
Entry Level
Llwyn y Bryn
30 weeks

Telephone: 01792 284021   Email: abe@gcs.ac.uk

Overview

These courses are suitable for anyone who wants to refresh their skills, build confidence and achieve a nationally recognised qualification.  

Why are good maths skills essential?

From managing household bills and finding the best deals while shopping, to helping your children with their homework, strong basic maths skills can make life easier and empower you.

The Essential Skills Wales (ESW) Application of Number Course: 

This course is part of the widely recognised Essential Skills Wales (ESW) suite of qualifications, which offers a clear ladder of progression across six levels. ESW qualifications are all about the practical application of skills, focusing on your ability to confidently transfer your knowledge and understanding between different situations and for various purposes.

In this Essential Application of Number course, you'll specifically develop and demonstrate your skills in:

  • Understanding numerical data
  • Carrying out calculations accurately
  • Interpreting results and presenting your findings clearly.

You'll brush up on all your mathematics skills with our team of supportive and experienced staff, who will be on hand to answer any questions you have.

Understanding numbers and being able to work with them efficiently and confidently can help you advance your career or find a new job, while also making your day-to-day life much easier.  

Enquire today to find out more about our Essential Application of Number Skills courses!

Email: abe@gcs.ac.uk
Phone: 01792 284021 

Key information

You will need to have an initial assessment to make sure that you are given a suitable level course.

This course is delivered face-to-face and will be based on the individual learner’s needs and goals.

Staying with Gower College Swansea, you could progress to GCSE Maths or a range of other courses, depending on your qualifications.

Learners can also progress into employment, training and apprenticeships through Gower College Swansea’s apprenticeship team

Free (subject to eligibility).

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