Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Wandsworth. Evening maths classes run at LIBS Training, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. Before you start, you'll complete a maths initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling, and shapes. Topics connect directly to everyday situations: money, time, and practical calculations. This free functional skills maths course for adults runs over approximately 55 hours part-time.
Who this course is for
The course is for adults who want to develop their maths skills and gain an Entry 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete a Mathematics initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You will already have maths skills at Entry 1. You may already have passed an Entry 1 exam.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including rounding and estimating.
You'll calculate fractions and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use ratios to compare and scale quantities.
You'll handle money and time accurately in everyday and work situations.
You'll read and interpret data, tables, and simple charts.
You'll measure and work with shapes and space.
You'll apply maths skills to real tasks such as calculating discounts and working out journey costs.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at LIBS Training. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and practical exercises covering each topic area. Assessment for the City and Guilds Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification is by a formal written test. You'll need to pass this test to earn your certificate. Your initial and diagnostic assessments at the start of the course help plan your learning.
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: maths skills support stock, cash handling, and pricing.
Warehouse operative: measurements and data handling used daily.
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping.
Catering assistant: fractions, weights, and measurements used in food prep.
Cleaner or facilities operative: time management and basic calculations required.
Administrative assistant: money, time, and data skills used in office work.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: the next step up from Entry 2, covering more complex calculations and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: builds toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges recognise.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the entry level functional skills maths qualification route to a full GCSE maths equivalent, often required for vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Vocational courses in areas such as health and social care, business, or construction often require at least Level 1 or Level 2 maths.
