While the removal of the maths requirement for Level 3 adult apprentices has been largely welcomed, the sector has stressed that this must not ‘hinder career progression’.
The Government announced during National Apprenticeship Week (10-14 February) that adult apprentices will no longer be required to hold or achieve English and maths qualifications to pass their apprenticeship, effective immediately.
Instead, apprentices will demonstrate their proficiency through the development and assessment of ‘occupationally relevant English and maths skills’ as part of their apprenticeship.
Apprentices will still need an English qualification to be counted in ratios at Level 3 within settings, however, and funding will continue to be available for English and maths qualifications for all apprentices.
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