Level 1 Maths Course in Radstock – Bath College Somer Valley Campus
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 Radstock. Classes run at Bath College Somer Valley Campus during the day, part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds the maths skills you need to progress toward Functional Skills Maths Level 1. Topics cover number, measures, and problem-solving at a steady pace. The course typically takes one year.
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, and decimals in practical contexts.
You'll use measurements, including length, weight, and capacity.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward problems involving money and time.
You'll develop methods for checking and presenting your working clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bath College Somer Valley Campus. Assessment is ongoing and task-based, covering the skills taught throughout the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that this Level 1 maths qualification is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
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: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements and numerical records.
Care assistant: reads charts and records basic numerical data.
Catering assistant: works with weights, portions, and temperatures.
Childcare worker: uses numbers in planning and daily routines.
Administrator: handles data entry and basic numerical tasks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the natural next step after this Stepping Stones course, covering the same ground at full Level 1 standard.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent maths qualification recognised by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for Level 2 maths or equivalent.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, which often require Level 1 or Level 2 maths alongside them.
