Transferring achievement from key skills to Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy (Level 1 and Level 2)
Centres may transfer key skills test achievements to Adult Literacy or Adult Numeracy qualifications. Any candidate who has achieved a key skill level 1 or level 2 test in Communication or Application of Number may transfer this achievement to the respective Adult Literacy or Adult Numeracy qualification. He/she must have achieved the key skills test within three years of the date of the transfer request.
You can claim the following Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy certificates with the corresponding key skills unit:
| Key skills units |
Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy certificates |
| Application of Number Level 1 (KA1T) |
Numeracy Level 1 (NUM1) |
| Application of Number Level 2 (KA2T) |
Numeracy Level 2 (NUM2) |
| Communication Level 1 (KC1T) |
Literacy Level 1 (LIT1) |
| Communication Level 2 (KC2T) |
Literacy Level 2 (LIT2) |
To process a fallback on Edexcel Online, follow the steps below:
- Search for the candidate, using either the registration number or name
- Click on ‘Details’
- Click on ‘Results History’ — all achievement will now be listed
- Click on ‘Fallback to ABS’ — all achievement that is eligible to be converted to the Adult Basic Skill will be identified. You will then need to accept the details to confirm the transfer.
There is an administrative fee for this service. Please see the fees information issued separately.
Transferring achievement from Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy (Level 1 and Level 2) to key skills (proxy)
Candidates who wish to transfer from Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy to key skills should register for the key skills qualification and claim the Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy tests passed as proxies for the corresponding key skills tests, as listed on the QCDA website.