Entry Level Maths Course in Radstock – Bath College Somer Valley Campus
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 Radstock. Classes run at Bath College Somer Valley Campus, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds the maths skills you need to progress toward Functional Skills Maths. You'll work through number, measurement, and problem-solving at Entry Level, over the course of a year. An initial assessment confirms this is the right starting point and helps 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 addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measurement, including length, weight, and capacity.
You'll handle money and work out simple calculations involving cost and change.
You'll tell the time and work with dates and simple timetables.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Bath College Somer Valley Campus. You'll learn through teacher-led sessions and practical exercises. Assessment is ongoing and task-based, covering the skills in the qualification. Your tutor will track your progress through the units and confirm when you're ready to complete the Certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bath College Somer Valley Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths used daily for stock and cash handling.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities.
Care assistant: recording figures and following instructions accurately.
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and handling orders.
Cleaning or facilities operative: following schedules and basic record-keeping.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the natural next step after completing this Entry Level maths qualification. Builds on the same skills at a higher level.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and further training courses ask for this level. Completing Level 1 first puts you in a strong position to progress.
