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 in Radstock. Classes run at Bath College Somer Valley Campus during the day, part-time over one year. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers number, measure, and data handling at a manageable pace. It suits anyone balancing study with other commitments. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 sits one step below Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level 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, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use and interpret measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
You'll apply maths to real situations such as managing money, reading timetables, and working with quantities.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bath College Somer Valley Campus. Teaching covers the skills and topics in the Pearson Edexcel specification. Assessment is by a written exam. You'll practise exam-style questions as part of your learning so you're prepared when you sit the test.
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: maths used daily for stock, cash, and pricing
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities
Care assistant: calculating medication doses and recording data
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and using basic data
Administrator: handling figures, invoices, and spreadsheet data
Construction labourer: measuring materials and reading plans
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the step up from Level 1 and the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Many roles and further training courses ask for Level 2 maths.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a traditional GCSE grade, some colleges offer adult GCSE maths classes alongside or after Functional Skills.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many Level 2 courses in health and social care, business, or construction require a Level 2 maths qualification as part of entry or completion.
