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. This maths (stepping stones to functional skills) course is designed to fit around other commitments, with a manageable pace over one year. You'll build the number skills, problem-solving, and everyday maths knowledge needed to progress toward Functional Skills Maths. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it 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 basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out simple costs and change.
You'll recognise and work with simple fractions and percentages.
You'll apply number skills to practical, real-world situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Twerton Learning Centre. Learning is activity-based, using worksheets, group tasks, and tutor-led exercises. Assessment is ongoing through portfolio evidence and short tasks that show what you can do. There are no formal written exams at this level. Your tutor will track your progress and support you through each topic at a pace that works for you.
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
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Care assistant: uses numeracy for medication records and daily logs.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and checks stock accurately.
Catering assistant: works with quantities, weights, and portion sizes.
Cleaning or facilities operative: follows schedules and measures cleaning products.
Childcare worker: uses basic maths in planning and recording activities.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the natural next step after this entry level maths (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification. Covers more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent maths qualification. Many employers and further education courses ask for this level.
Entry Level English or Functional Skills English: build your literacy alongside your maths to strengthen your options further.
