Adult Numeracy and Literacy tests at Level 2
When were they available?
National adult numeracy and adult literacy tests have been available since September 2001.
Where would I have studied?
Adult numeracy and adult literacy tests may be taken at a further education (FE) college; adult and community learning (ACL) centres; learndirect centres; work-based learning organisation; private training provider or voluntary organisation.
How would I have been assessed?
They may be achieved at the end of a discrete numeracy or literacy programme such as 'Move on'; as part of another programme of study such as NVQ; BTEC; OCR national; modern apprenticeships etc; or as an entry requirement to another programme of study.
Assessment is by an external test, online or paper based, and is the same as the Key skills external test at level 2 in 'Application of number' and 'Communication'.
What result would I have achieved?
A Certificate in Adult Numeracy or Adult Literacy from the following awarding bodies: City & Guilds, EDEXCEL, AQA, OCR, NOCN, OCNW, NCFE, CACHE, VTCT, EAL and ASDAN.
Adult numeracy and adult literacy qualifications must be achieved at level 2 for evidencing personal skills.
