Free Level 1 Maths (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre, with daytime sessions spread across 14 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. The course builds the number skills and problem-solving confidence you need to progress toward Functional Skills Maths. Functional Skills Level 2 Maths is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE, and this level 1 maths (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification is a solid step in that direction. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve practical maths problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll check and correct your own calculations.
You'll apply number skills to real situations such as money and budgeting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at South Thames College - Tooting Centre. Learning is activity-based, with tasks and exercises that apply maths to everyday situations. Assessment is through portfolio evidence and tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams for this stepping stones qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting 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 data.
Care assistant: records observations and manages medication counts.
Catering assistant: works with weights, portions, and food costs.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance, ages, and developmental milestones.
Administrative assistant: processes figures, invoices, and simple data.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Certificate: the next step up, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Certificate: the GCSE-equivalent maths qualification recognised by employers and colleges across the UK. Many job applications and further training courses ask for this level.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, which often require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 alongside them.
