ESDQ Exemption

I think this is covered in Par. 234. You must support learners to achieve ESOL qualifications where necessary.

If they have prior qualifications in IT above the ESDQ L1 then they should be exempt, but the wording of the rules infers you should assess them to confirm that they are above L1.

Where the prior qualification is well above L1 and still current then you could assume assessment is not necessary.

HTH

Sorry Martin - why does Para 234 cover ESDQ exemption - it just refers to ESOL?

We were advised that ESDQ assessment was mandatory for all traineeship students regardless?  We have found that assumptions can be costly in the past, so I really need to be confident.

Sorry its the next Par.

235. You must support trainees aged 19+ to improve digital skills where they are assessed as below level 1 through the Digital Entitlement, as set out in paragraph 157 to 160. You should also support the development of any digital skills that are part of an occupational standard published by The Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education being linked to in the vocational learning element.

It says where where they are assessed as below level  but that requirement is if you are claiming funding, it does not say assessment is mandatory for those with prior attainment above this.