Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Wandsworth. Evening maths classes run at LIBS Training, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll cover numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling, and shapes. The course runs over 55 hours part-time. Before you start, you'll complete a maths initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment. These confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point and help plan your learning. You'll need maths skills at Entry Level 2 to join.
Who this course is for
The course is for adults who want to develop their maths skills and gain an Entry 3 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 2. You may already have passed an Entry 2 exam.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including rounding and estimating.
You'll calculate fractions, percentages, and ratios.
You'll use money and time in practical, everyday situations.
You'll take measurements and work with shapes and space.
You'll handle and interpret basic data.
You'll apply maths skills in work and daily life contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at LIBS Training during evening sessions. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering the topics in the City and Guilds specification. Assessment is by a written exam. You'll also complete a diagnostic assessment before the course starts, which helps identify where to focus 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: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement tasks require basic maths
Care assistant: numeracy is needed for medication and record-keeping
Catering assistant: portion control and till work use everyday maths
Apprentice: most apprenticeships require at least Entry Level 3 maths
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the natural next step after Entry Level 3, building toward the GCSE maths equivalent.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 opens the door to vocational courses and many job applications that ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
