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 bodyAscentis 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.

About this course

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. This maths (stepping stones to functional skills) course builds the number skills you need to progress toward Functional Skills Maths. You'll work at Entry Level 2, developing confidence with everyday maths at a steady pace. The course typically takes one year part-time.

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 add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and time.
  • You'll recognise and use basic shapes and measurements.
  • You'll read and interpret simple number information, such as charts or tables.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, everyday situations to build your number skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Bath College Somer Valley Campus, with a tutor supporting you through each topic. Assessment is ongoing and task-based, reflecting the Entry Level 2 standard. You'll complete short written tasks and practical activities that show what you can do with numbers in everyday situations.

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: handling cash, change, and stock counts
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking quantities
  • Care assistant: recording basic numerical information accurately
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and following simple recipes
  • Cleaning operative: reading schedules and measuring cleaning products

What you could study next

After this entry level maths (stepping stones to functional skills) course, you could move on to:

  • Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: the next step up, building further number skills before Level 1.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a stronger maths qualification recognised by many employers.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent maths qualification, required for many jobs and further study.

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