C4352 - Becoming confident with numbers: in health and care (entry 3)

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Start Date: 21/04/2027      End Date: 26/05/2027        Start Time: 09:30      End Time: 11:45        Hours per Week: 2.25      No of Weeks: 6
Fees:      £0.00 (tuition)     £172.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Kasia Jarczewska        No of Places: 20
Idea Store Watney Market

Course Overview

Course Overview
Did you know you can build your confidence in maths while learning about health and care in a practical and supportive way?
This Becoming Confident with Numbers: Health and Care (Entry Level 3) course is designed to help you develop maths skills that are useful in health, care, and everyday situations. You will learn how to work with numbers through real-life activities such as measuring medication, understanding appointment times, reading charts, and managing quantities safely. You will also build your maths vocabulary in English, helping you to communicate more clearly in health and care settings.
Throughout the course, you will practise key skills such as measuring, estimating, and interpreting simple data, while developing confidence in solving problems. You will learn in a friendly and supportive environment, working at your own pace with guidance from your tutor.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* • Use numbers and basic calculations in health and care tasks – for example, counting tablets or working out quantities needed
* • Measure and record amounts accurately – for example, measuring liquids like medicine or drinks
* • Understand time and schedules – for example, reading appointment times or planning when to take medication
* • Read and interpret simple charts, labels and information – for example, understanding instructions on medicine labels or basic health charts
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This course is for learners working at Entry 3.
It is suitable for adults aged 19 and over who hold have completed Entry level 2 maths or be able to demonstrate skills required at this level.
This means you will learn how to use maths skills to solve different types of problems step by step.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Please bring to every lesson:

• A folder
• Pens & pencils
• Lined A4 paper
• A smartphone (if you have one)
• A calculator (maths equipment)
• A reusable water bottle

We will give you the WIFI details in the first lesson.
If you do not have access to a smart phone or a computer, speak to your tutor.

You will also need a personal Gmail account to access the Google classroom, which will be used for submitting coursework and accessing course materials. If you do not have a Gmail account speak to your tutor.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
From the start of your course, your tutor will talk with you about what you can do well and how you can achieve more. You will receive regular feedback and tutorials guiding you on how to develop your skills. Your studies and work outside the classroom (through Google Classroom) will be essential towards your progression and success on the course.
In addition, you will keep a learning diary to form the basis of discussions with your tutor on what you need to work on. You will also develop the skills needed to self-assess and analyse your own strengths and areas for development.
• Working with Numbers: Add, subtract, multiply and divide, and use fractions, decimals and percentages for tasks like budgeting and estimating.
• Measure, Shape and Space: Use measurements and calculate area, perimeter and volume, while recognising shapes and space.
• Handling Data: Read and understand charts, tables and graphs, and use averages and range to compare information.
• Problem Solving: Use maths skills to solve problems and make decisions step by step.
At the end of the course, you will discuss your progress and what to do next with your tutor.
You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
There are other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course:
• Getting ready for Functional Skills Maths Level 1 & 2
• Functional Skills Maths Level 1 & 2
• Becoming confident with numbers: shapes and measurements (entry 3) – 7wk
• Maths for work and life - part 1 (entry 3) -5wk
• Maths for work and life - part 2 (entry 3) -5wk
• Becoming confident with numbers: in health and care (entry 3)-6wk
• Becoming confident with numbers: handling information and data (entry 3) -6wk
• Digital skills Entry 3/Level 1
• Digital skills in the workplace: using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Please ask your teacher for more information or contact Functional Skills email: functionalskills@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Other info

Other info
This course will help you build confidence in your everyday life. You will develop important skills such as:
• Communication – speaking and writing clearly and confidently
• Teamwork – working with others in class
• Problem-solving – understanding and completing simple tasks
• Confidence – taking part in activities and trying new things
• Decision-Making - evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
• Time Management - managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.

These skills will support you in your daily life, further learning, and future work opportunities.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.
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