Free Entry Level Maths (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. Over 14 weeks, you'll build the number skills and problem-solving confidence you need to progress toward Functional Skills Maths. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE maths pass, and this course is a step toward that goal.
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 counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic fractions and recognise simple percentages.
You'll handle money, measures, and time in practical situations.
You'll apply number skills to solve straightforward everyday problems.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and is built into your classwork and tasks rather than a single exam. Your progress is reviewed as you work through each part of the qualification.
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: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measures, quantities, and basic calculations.
Care assistant: records figures and follows numerical instructions.
Catering assistant: weighs ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reads schedules and measures supplies.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance and follows timed routines.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: if you need to consolidate at this level before moving up.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step toward a GCSE-equivalent maths qualification.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE maths, opening doors to further training and employment.
Entry Level Functional Skills English: build your English skills alongside your maths.
