Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Wandsworth. Evening classes run at LIBS Training, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll cover numbers, fractions, measurements, data handling, and shapes. Topics are practical and grounded in everyday situations like work and money. The course runs over approximately 55 hours part-time. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment as part of enrolment so the course is pitched at the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The course is for adults who want to develop their maths skills and gain an Entry 1 Functional Skills Maths qualification.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but you will complete an initial assessment as part of the enrolment process.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including rounding and estimating.
You'll calculate fractions of amounts in everyday contexts.
You'll handle money and time in practical, work-related situations.
You'll use measurements for everyday tasks.
You'll read and interpret simple data, charts, and tables.
You'll explore basic shapes and space.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at LIBS Training, attending evening sessions. Learning is hands-on and practical, using real-life contexts. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. Before the course begins, you'll complete an initial assessment and an information, advice, and guidance session to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: basic maths used daily at the till and stockroom.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and data recording on the job.
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication records and timesheets.
Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring products and recording hours.
Kitchen porter or catering assistant: weights, quantities, and timing matter.
Administrator: handling figures, schedules, and simple data.
What you could study next
Once you've completed Entry Level 1, you can move through the Functional Skills Maths levels at your own pace.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry Level 2): the natural next step.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry Level 3): builds further toward Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a significant step up, used by many employers.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by colleges and many employers.
