Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll need maths skills at Entry Level 3 before you start; an initial assessment and diagnostic assessment confirm you're at the right level. The course covers numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling, and shapes. It runs part-time over approximately 55 hours. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers accept as equivalent.
Who this course is for
The course is for adults who want to develop their maths skills and gain an Level 1 Functional Skills Maths qualification, wish to progress onto a vocational qualification or simply improve their job prospects.
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 3. You may already have passed an Entry 3 exam.
What you will learn
You'll round and estimate whole numbers and decimals
You'll calculate fractions and percentages, including discounts and proportions
You'll work with ratios and apply them to practical situations
You'll use measurements accurately in everyday and work contexts
You'll handle and interpret data, including tables and charts
You'll work with shapes and space, including area and perimeter
You'll apply money and time skills to job-related tasks
How you will learn
This is a blended course. Some study happens online, at times that suit you. You also attend daytime sessions at the centre in Wandsworth. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. Before the course begins, you complete an initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment so your learning can be planned around your 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: maths skills used daily for stock and cash handling
Warehouse operative: measurements and data handling required on the job
Care assistant: numeracy needed for recording and medication support
Catering assistant: fractions, weights, and time used throughout the working day
Classroom teaching assistant: supports numeracy work alongside pupils
Administrative assistant: figures, data, and time management central to the role
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for. A free level 1 functional skills maths course like this one is the direct preparation for it.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: once you hold Level 2 Maths, many trade and care courses become accessible, including apprenticeships.
