Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 31 weeks, making this a manageable option if you're fitting study around other commitments. You'll work on the maths skills used in everyday life and work: numbers, fractions, percentages, and basic problem-solving. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2, which is the GCSE maths equivalent. You'll sit an external assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll read and interpret straightforward data in tables, charts, and diagrams.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in everyday contexts.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll develop the number skills needed to progress to Functional Skills Maths Level 1.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre, with a tutor guiding you through topics at a steady pace. Assessment is by an external written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass this exam to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required
Care assistant: recording and measuring tasks need solid number skills
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work all use maths
Receptionist: handling bookings, payments, and schedules day to day
Childcare worker: supporting children's learning includes basic numeracy
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the natural next step after Entry Level 3, covering more complex problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths equivalent, widely asked for by employers and required for many further training courses.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges for those who want a traditional GCSE route after building confidence at Entry Level.
