Are my prior English and maths qualifications suitable?

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Even if you have achieved English or maths qualifications prior to starting your apprenticeship, this does not automatically mean that you can be exempted from studying functional skills because:

  • You must have suitable evidence such as an original certificate (with official logos and holograms)

  • The qualification must be from a suitable list of accepted qualifications - some less known qualifications are not acceptable

    • The qualification must be at Level 1, 2 or above (a Level 1 qualification will not exempt you from studying Level 2 English or maths)

  • If you have overseas qualifications, you will need to obtain an ENIC statement to confirm their equivalence when compared to British qualifications

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