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**Sid89** · 10-07-2012, 04:47

Hi all,

I've been looking through the Forum via search bar and deduced that there seems to be nobody in my situation.

I've got a BSc in geography and will be starting an MSc sustainabity (a geography related discipline) this September. I've achieved all of the entry requirements except the Maths GCSE C grade. I completed a short adult numeracy course in Maths (level 2) which my university accepted therefore I never retook my GCSE Math.

Does anyone have any prior experience regarding an omission in the entry requirements?

Any ex AOSB officers experienced this situation? Especially when a PO holds an undergraduate degree and (if I complete the course) a postgraduate degree?

I only ask as i'll potentially have to retake the Maths GCSE over the course of the following year and would rather concentrate on the MSc and my fitness etc...

**Pyianno** · 10-07-2012, 11:09

Have you any more details about the adult numeracy course?

Waivers can be granted based on overall educational profile but if possible it is best not to rely on these.

**Yorkshire Lad** · 10-07-2012, 12:51

Based on your username, I'm assumine you're 22/3 and as such, worst case scenario you could resit your GCSE maths at a local college. Your best bet would be to go in to your local ACIO who will give you the contact details for your local ACA1, whose assistant will validate your qualifications.

**Sid89** · 10-07-2012, 12:52

It is a short computer test which is carried out in colleges. I've been told (unoffcially) that it is equivalent to half a B grade at GCSE, but I'm not 100%.

Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy | Skills for Life qualifications | Qualifications : Edexcel

That link is the best summary I can present.

Even though the army need to maintain educational standards in officer recruiting; I'm unsure if what difference 1 GCSE will make in my position. (I also know that the minimum standard is exactly that, a minimum standard... The army have the privilege to selected the qualified)

**Sid89** · 10-07-2012, 13:03

Originally Posted by Yorkshire Lad

Based on your username, I'm assumine you're 22/3 and as such, worst case scenario you could resit your GCSE maths at a local college. Your best bet would be to go in to your local ACIO who will give you the contact details for your local ACA1, whose assistant will validate your qualifications.

Thank you for the comment Yorkshire Lad. I'm more concerned with hearing any comments regarding my question for future readers. (without sounding like an complete arse; I've already made plans to resit the course for Septmeber 12)

Just to add YL: I'm checking my qualifications with AFCO shortly.

**Yorkshire Lad** · 10-07-2012, 13:08

Originally Posted by Sid89

Thank you for the comment Yorkshire Lad. I'm more concerned with hearing any comments regarding my question for future readers. (without sounding like an complete arse; I've already made plans to resit the course for Septmeber 12)

That's completely fair mate.

Hopefully you can get some accurate answers.

**Pyianno** · 10-07-2012, 13:11

Originally Posted by Sid89

It is a short computer test which is carried out in colleges. I've been told (unoffcially) that it is equivalent to half a B grade at GCSE, but I'm not 100%.

Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy | Skills for Life qualifications | Qualifications : Edexcel

That link is the best summary I can present.

Even though the army need to maintain educational standards in officer recruiting; I'm unsure if what difference 1 GCSE will make in my position. (I also know that the minimum standard is exactly that, a minimum standard... The army have the privilege to selected the qualified)

The RAF produce a table of equivalencies: http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers/rafcms...E0E0F85D83.pdf

**Pyianno** · 10-07-2012, 13:18

Originally Posted by kanghsin

That link is the best summary I can present.

Who are you?

**Sid89** · 10-07-2012, 13:25

Originally Posted by Pyianno

The RAF produce a table of equivalencies: http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers/rafcms...E0E0F85D83.pdf

Thanks a lot for the link, this has confirmed my query on the adult numeracy test (I'm assuming that the RAF and Army have very similar educational requirements) and it won't be recconised unless it is a level 3.

**Pyianno** · 10-07-2012, 13:32

Originally Posted by Sid89

Thanks a lot for the link, this has confirmed my query on the adult numeracy test (I'm assuming that the RAF and Army have very similar educational requirements) and it won't be recconised unless it is a level 3.

I am assuming the table of equivalencies published by the RAF would be broadly similar to any assessment made by the Army but that is not set in stone.

Actually scrap that, I am PM-ing you with more info.