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 already need maths skills at Entry Level 3 to join; you'll complete an initial assessment and diagnostic assessment before the course begins. Topics include numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling, and shapes and space. The course runs 55 hours part-time, in evening maths classes. This level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised gcse maths alternative that many employers accept in place of GCSE Maths.
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 work with whole numbers, decimals, and rounding and estimation.
You'll calculate fractions and percentages, including discounts and proportions.
You'll use ratios in practical situations.
You'll handle money and time correctly in work-related contexts.
You'll interpret and use measurements accurately.
You'll read and work with data, charts, and tables.
You'll apply knowledge of shapes and space to everyday problems.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll study online between sessions and attend evening classes at the centre. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. Before the course starts, you'll complete a maths initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment. These help confirm the right level and shape your learning plan.
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: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements, data, and stock records.
Care assistant: records observations and manages medication quantities.
Catering assistant: works with weights, portions, and ordering.
Administrator: processes figures, invoices, and data entry.
Apprentice in a trade: most apprenticeships require Level 1 Maths as a minimum.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that most employers and colleges ask for. Completing Level 1 is the direct route in.
Vocational qualifications: once you reach Level 2, many trade and professional courses become accessible, including health and social care, business administration, and construction pathways.
