Level 1 Maths Course in Bath – Twerton Learning Centre
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
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.
Level 1 Maths (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Bath. Classes run at Twerton Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you time to build your maths skills at a manageable pace. It suits anyone who needs flexibility around other commitments. You'll work toward the Ascentis maths (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification, covering the number, measure, and data skills that underpin Functional Skills Maths Level 1. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.
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 measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll develop the skills needed to progress to Functional Skills Maths Level 1.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Twerton Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. You'll complete tasks and activities that show what you can do, rather than sitting a single end-of-course exam. The centre will explain exactly how assessment works when you start.
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
Retail assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills at interview.
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement are part of the day-to-day role.
Care assistant: recording observations and handling medication counts requires number confidence.
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work all use everyday maths.
Childcare worker: supporting children's learning includes basic numeracy activities.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the natural next step after this maths (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification. Recognised by employers and colleges as a standalone level 1 maths qualification.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent maths qualification. Many employers and further education courses ask for this level.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, which often require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 alongside them.
