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 during the day, part-time, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. The course builds the number skills and problem-solving confidence you need to progress toward Functional Skills Maths. It covers the core maths topics that underpin everyday work and study. The course typically takes one year. You'll work toward the Ascentis entry level maths (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification.
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, write, and order numbers up to at least 1,000.
You'll use fractions and simple percentages in practical contexts.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
You'll handle money, including calculating change and simple totals.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bath College Somer Valley Campus with a tutor. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. You'll complete tasks and activities that show what you can do with numbers in practical situations. There is no formal written exam at this level. Your progress is assessed through the work you produce during the course.
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: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measuring, counting, and data entry skills.
Care assistant: records observations and manages medication quantities.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: follows schedules and measures cleaning products.
Childcare worker: supports numeracy activities and tracks children's progress.
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. Builds on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and further education courses ask for this level.
Entry Level Functional Skills English: if you want to develop your reading and writing alongside your maths.
