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Written question asked by Alex Cunningham (Labour) on Friday, 4 September 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 September 2015. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 September 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Army: Apprentices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether army apprenticeships at Level 3 require students to have achieved Level 2 qualifications in (a) English and (b) mathematics in order to complete the Level 3 apprenticeship.

Answer

All soldiers undertaking a Level 3 Apprenticeship must achieve Level 2 functional skills in English and mathematics during the apprenticeship programme or must demonstrate that they have achieved a valid equivalent Level 2 qualification, such as a GCSE at grade A-C, before enrolment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8797
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Army Apprentices Education Qualifications
Link
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