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 during the day, part-time, making it easier to fit study around other commitments. The course takes one year to complete. You'll work through maths topics at a steady pace, building the number, measurement, and problem-solving skills covered in the Ascentis maths (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification. This level 1 maths qualification sits just below Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and is designed to prepare you for it.
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 handle fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple data from charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills you've developed.
You'll develop the mathematical reasoning 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 through tasks and activities that test your understanding of the maths covered. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
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: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, weighs, and records goods accurately.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and daily logs.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Receptionist: manages bookings, times, and basic calculations.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance, ages, and daily routines.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the natural next step after this course, covering the same topics at a higher standard.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as the GCSE maths equivalent, often required for further training or employment.
Level 1 Functional Skills English: if you want to strengthen your English alongside your maths.
