Course Code: GB1PJ027 Multiply - Money in your Pocket Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration Anytime Fleetwood Learning Centre 6 Hours Enquire now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course SummaryIn a time of crisis for the cost of living, it has never been more important for us as individuals to live smart, save money where we can and manage a budget across different aspects of our lives. This 6-hour course has been created to look at how you can benefit from working both mentally and financially. It can help eradicate the myths that you are always financially better off if you stay on benefits. The course is a great motivator for getting back into work, searching for local job opportunities, gaining a clear insight into potential earnings, by doing a better off calculation online and helps identify any childcare support you can benefit from. All of this will help maximise your income potential. Entry RequirementsThe only entry requirement for this course is that you are aged 19+, enthusiastic and willing to learn. Qualification ObtainedMultiply (numeracy) provision designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money,6 to 10 hours Industry Placement and Field TripsThere are no field trips or work placements associated with this course. Learning and Teaching MethodsThis course will teach you the following concepts: Searching for local job opportunities Accessing better off calculations online Identifying Childcare Support you could be eligible for Maximising weekly/monthly income The course consists of classroom based-learning in small groups using the following methods: 1-1 and group discussions Completion of worksheets Using a better off calculator online Methods of finding jobs Assessment worksheet Expert Tutors Our tutors have extensive experience teaching students who are nervous of numbers. We aim to take the fear out of maths and give students the key mathematical skills they need to succeed in everyday life and when it comes to work. Assessment MethodsTeaching takes place in small groups in an informal community setting where you'll share your learning with like-minded students. You will be informally assessed by the following methods: Discussion BKSB results Session tasks Other Costs and Equipment NeededParticipants will be given an exercise book in which to make notes. No other equipment is required. Tuition Fees This course is government funded so there are no fees to pay. Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions for more information. Career Options and ProgressionOnce you have finished this course you could use your knowledge to gain appropriate employment or you could further your mathematical knowledge by joining a Maths Functional Skills course. This course is a brilliant introduction to saving money using various mathematical methods to achieve it. You could build upon these skills and open lots of job opportunities by progressing through our other courses of English, Maths and Digital Functional skills.