Entry Level Maths Course in Bath – Twerton Learning Centre
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Bath College for more info.
Entry Level Maths (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Bath. Classes run at Twerton Learning Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs over one year and builds the maths skills you need to progress toward Functional Skills Maths qualifications. You'll work through number, measure, and everyday problem-solving at a pace that suits you. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Please contact us or visit our website to find out more.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll handle money and understand basic measures such as length, weight, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple number information in everyday contexts.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using addition and subtraction.
You'll build familiarity with shapes and simple spatial ideas.
You'll develop the number skills needed to progress toward Functional Skills Maths.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Twerton Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is ongoing and task-based, matched to Entry Level 1. You'll complete short activities and exercises that show what you can do, rather than sitting a formal exam. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Twerton Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Completing this maths (stepping stones to functional skills) course supports progress toward entry-level work in a range of sectors.
Retail assistant: basic number skills used daily at the till.
Care assistant: numeracy needed for recording and medication support.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and stock tasks.
Catering assistant: weights, measures, and portion calculations.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and simple instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3: the natural next step after this course, building on what you've learned.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: moves you toward the level employers and colleges often ask for.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE Maths grade 4, accepted by most employers and further education providers.
