Level 2 Qualifications – Standard 11
Before registering for assessment for HLTA assessment, candidates must be able to prove that they have Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in English / literacy and mathematics / numeracy. In this way they meet standard 11.
Some acceptable Level 2 Qualifications
| Type | Literacy | Numeracy |
| GCSE | English A* - C English Literature A* - C |
Mathematics A* - C |
| Basic Skills | Certificate in Adult Literacy Level 2 |
Certificate in Adult Numeracy Level 2 |
| Key Skills | Communication Level 2 | Application of Number Level 2 |
| ESOL | Skills for Life Qualifications Level 2 |
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| CSE | English Grade 1 | Mathematics / Arithmetic Grade 1 |
| GCE O-level Pass | English Language English Literature |
Mathematics |
| CEE | English Grades I, II and III | Mathematics Grades I, II and III |
For further information on Level 2 qualifications please go to:
http://www.tda.gov.uk/upoad/resources/pdf/h/hlta_litnumfactsheet.pdf.
Lost Certificates
It is essential that you provide original copies of your numeracy and literacy certificates. If you cannot locate them, duplicates can be obtained from the three examination boards: Edexcel, AQA and OCR.
Edexcel: Telephone 0870 240 9800
Website: www.edexcel.org.uk
Edexcel Application Form. pdf.
AQA: Telephone 0117 927 3434
Website: www.aqa.org.uk
AQA Application Form.pdf
OCR: Telephone 01223 553 998
Website:www.oct.org.uk
OCR Application Form.pdf
Please note that an authorised ‘Certificate Statement of Results’ for Examining Boards is acceptable, as long as it contains all relevant details on the subject, grade and year the qualification was achieved. Provisional results slips are not acceptable as proof of Level 2 qualifications.
HLTA candidates must have Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification for English / literacy and mathematics / numeracy. Original certificates must be brought to Day 1 of preparation.
What to do if you don’t have Level 2 Qualification
Contact learndirect. They offer Adult Certificates in numeracy and literacy Level
2.To find your local centre visit
www.oct.org.uk or telephone 0800 101 901 / 08080 200 800.
