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.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 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 maths skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover number, measure, and data handling at Level 1. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this functional skills maths qualification is the recognised alternative. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
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, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll use measurements and handle units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems in everyday and work-based contexts.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
You'll use basic geometry, including area and perimeter.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bath College City Centre Campus. Teaching covers practical, real-world maths tasks. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to earn the qualification. Your tutor will prepare you for both papers during the course.
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 Level 1 or Level 2 maths.
Care assistant: numeracy is needed for medication and record-keeping.
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measuring require solid maths skills.
Catering assistant: portion control and ordering involve everyday maths.
Receptionist: handling payments and scheduling needs number confidence.
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with maths requires your own secure skills.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the next step up and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges require Level 2 as a minimum.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a graded GCSE rather than a Functional Skills route, some colleges offer adult GCSE maths classes.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in business, health and social care, or construction often require Level 1 or Level 2 maths alongside the main subject.
