Schedule 1A: Learning aims for persons aged 19 and over
103.The Schedule sets out the learning aims for people aged 19 or over i.e. the broad categories from which qualifications may be specified as qualifications for which the LSC must secure proper facilities (new section 4A) or pay for tuition fees (new section 4B).
104.These categories are:
level 1 literacy (the level of attainment at which an adult’s skills are functional and sufficient for operating effectively in day-to-day life);
entry level 3 numeracy (the functional level of attainment for numeracy);
level 2;
level 3.
105.The Secretary of State may by regulations specify particular qualifications or descriptions of qualifications which are to fall within scope of the duties. Qualifications which might be specified through regulations include the following:
level 1 literacy
level 1 certificate in Adult Literacy
entry level 3 numeracy
entry level 3 certificate in Adult Numeracy
level 2
level 2 National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)
Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) at level 2 of 325 guided learning hours or more
level 3
2 or more A-levels
1 or more A-level double Award
level 3 NVQs
level 3 Diplomas
International Baccalaureate
Access to HE certificate/diploma
106.The Secretary of State may amend the Schedule in order to specify that a particular category of qualification is no longer within scope of the duties or to add a new category of qualification. This will be subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.
