Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Bath. Classes run at Twerton Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll build the maths skills used in everyday life and work: working with numbers, measurements, and data. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification sits one step below the GCSE maths equivalent level, making it a solid foundation if you're working toward a free functional skills maths course at Level 2.
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 maths to solve practical problems in everyday and work contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll work with measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money calculations and check answers for reasonableness.
You'll use basic geometry, including area and perimeter.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Twerton Learning Centre, working through problems individually and with others. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Level 1 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Twerton Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths
Retail assistant: handling transactions, stock, and pricing
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and stock tasks
Childcare worker: required for further childcare qualifications
Apprentice in any trade: maths is part of most apprenticeship programmes
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Maths: some learners use Level 1 as preparation before attempting the full GCSE.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, construction, and business require Level 1 or Level 2 maths alongside them.
