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

     

    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 the TDA website.

    Qualifications Obtained Overseas
    The only acceptable evidence for overseas qualified teaching assistants is a ‘letter of comparability’ from UK NARIC. This letter must state that both English and Mathematics is equivalent to UK GCSEs. NARIC can be contacted on www.naric.co.uk or telephone number 0871 3307303.

    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: http://www.edexcel.org.uk/

    AQA: Telephone 0117 927 3434
    Website: http://www.aqa.org.uk/

    OCR: Telephone 01223 553 998
    Website:http://www.ocr.org.uk/

    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 http://www.learndirect.co.uk/ or telephone 0800 101 901 / 08080 200 800.