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, over one year. This maths (stepping stones to functional skills) course is designed for a manageable pace, with sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll build the maths skills needed to progress toward Functional Skills Maths qualifications. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting point for you.
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 basic calculations.
You'll handle simple addition and subtraction in everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use basic shapes and measurements.
You'll read and interpret straightforward data, such as simple charts or tables.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.
You'll develop the number skills needed to progress to Entry Level Functional Skills Maths.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bath College Somer Valley Campus. Learning is hands-on and practical, working through activities and exercises in class. Assessment is ongoing and task-based, matched to Entry Level 1. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course rather than through a single exam.
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: basic maths used daily at the till and in stock checks.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and recording stock.
Care assistant: handling medication records and basic calculations.
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and recording hours.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: the natural next step after this entry level maths qualification, building toward the level employers and colleges recognise.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE-equivalent standard.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent.
