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 3 Functional Skills Maths course in Bath. Classes run at Bath College City Centre Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, so you can build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover number, measure, and handling data at Entry Level 3. This entry level functional skills maths qualification is a recognised step toward the Level 1 and Level 2 courses that serve as a GCSE maths equivalent for employers and colleges. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning from there.
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 understand and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read, measure, and compare lengths, weights, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out simple costs.
You'll read and interpret simple tables, charts, and diagrams.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bath College City Centre Campus, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also complete portfolio tasks or short activities during the course to practise and apply your skills before the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bath College City Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic numeracy are part of the role.
Care assistant: recording and measuring tasks require everyday maths skills.
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work all use basic maths.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring products.
Administrator: data entry and simple calculations are part of daily work.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the natural next step after Entry Level 3, covering more complex number and problem-solving skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 opens doors to apprenticeships, further study, and many job roles that ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3 or Level 1): pairing maths with an english qualification strengthens your options further.
