Location: Clifden, Twickenham
Availability: Yes
Price: £0.00 (£0.00 concessionary fee, £1130.00 non-EU)
Start Date: 07/01/2013
It may be possible to join some courses after the start date.
Please email
info@racc.ac.uk
to enquire.
Weekdays/Time: Mon, Wed (12:30 to 15:00)
Number of Weeks: 24
Tutor Approval Required? Yes – You will be required to show evidence of relevant skills either by bringing your certificates or doing an initial assessment task. You will also need a successful interview with the tutor before you are accepted on to the course. Please complete the expression of interest form (or our alternative form for learners aged 16-18) and e-mail this to iag@racc.ac.uk. For further information or enquiries please contact 020 8843 7921.
Alternative Dates:
These classes are for you if you want to get or develop your skills in: Number Measure, Shape & Space Handling Data You will be working towards a Entry 3 Level national qualification in Adult Numeracy, which you can take at the end of the course or when you are ready (tutor approval required). Learning is focused on your individually assessed needs.
An initial interview and assessment of current skills is required to ensure you are on the right course for your level. You will need: 1. Reasonable fluency in spoken English 2. Ability to read and write simple text 3. Work independently and with others Not ready yet? One of our Supported Learning Courses may be more suitable for you at this stage. Contact 020 8891 5907 for further information. If English is not your first language, an ESOL course may be more suitable for you at this stage. Contact 020 8891 5907 for further information
The course will help you work towards: NUMBER Reading and writing numbers, up to 10 (E1) or 100 (E2) Using a calculator to check calculations with whole numbers Fractions halves, quarters Adding and subtracting two-digit whole numbers Multiplying single digit numbers MEASURE, SHAPE & SPACE Understanding money and coins, calculating costs and change Describing and comparing sizes, weight, capacity Measuring using common standard units Recognising and naming shapes HANDLING DATA Extracting simple information from lists, tables, simple diagrams and block graphs Sort and classify objects Collect simple numerical information and represent it so it makes sense to others (eg lists, tables, diagrams
Homework, classwork, diagnostic assessment, exam
If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email lhd@racc.ac.uk You can also make an appointment for further information or tutor approval on our Information Days: Info Days If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk or drop in to our main reception area at either site. If you would like to discuss any additional learning needs contact our Additional Learning Support Co-ordinator on 020 8891 5907 x 5032 Courses are free to EU nationals Fees apply to non-EU nationals information available on request
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Pen/pencil Lined paper, folder
You are expected to attend every class and sit exams to complete the course.
Consolidation of other skills at this level On completion of all modules of a certificate, progression to next level, ie to level 1 national qualification in Adult Numeracy
1. Complete an Application Form, stating your preferred Info Days and send this to iag@racc.ac.uk stating your preferred dates and times within the application. 2. We will confirm your appointment on your chosen day by e-mail or telephone, or if fully booked we will suggest an alternative. If you do not have the required entry qualifications for a course you may be asked to do a short skills check at either of the RACC learning centres prior to your interview. 3. At your interview, please bring any relevant certificates or results of skills checks - if you and the staff member feel the course is right for you, you will received a signed enrolment form which you will need to complete and take to Reception at either Clifden or Parkshot to pay your course fees.
1. How much homework will I need to do outside of class? You will be expected to do homework every week, usually at least one piece of work per week. 2. What will happen if I miss a class? You are expected to attend every class and inform your tutor if you are unable to attend 3. When will the exams take place? Exams usually take place towards the end of the summer term (if you are ready). 4. Do I need any special clothing or equipment? Calculator, file, notebook your tutor will advise you 5. Is there any tutorial support? Tutorials are built into your course. 6. What qualification will I get? If you successfully complete the course, you will achieve the National Test in Adult Literacy at Entry 3
You can enrol online, over the phone or in person at either site
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