It could bring a significant change in the UK employment sector and also be a significant step to reduce unemployment.

Apprenticeship math and English requirements may be eliminated in order to strengthen Britain's domestic workforce. Trainees who did not obtain the requisite GCSE marks must now complete numeracy and reading examinations before beginning their careers.However, industry executives are apparently eager to sign off on potential apprentices who may struggle academically but are capable of performing the job.

Daily Dazzling Dawn understand that ministers are exploring the proposal as a way to reduce low-skilled migrants. They are debating whether to let employers decide whether trainees can practice their trade despite failing English and Maths criteria.Some 71 per cent of bosses from the Institute of Directors are in favour of the proposal, according to a recent poll.

A third of respondents said this flexibility would make their organisation more likely to offer apprenticeships.The organisation’s skills chief Alex Hall-Chen said: ‘Increasing apprenticeship numbers will be essential if the UK is to tackle the longstanding skills shortages which are holding back growth.‘While employers consider it essential that core literacy and numeracy skills are embedded within every apprenticeship, introducing flexibility around the English and maths qualifications requirements would encourage more employers to offer apprenticeships.’

Mike Worley, from apprenticeships provider HIT Training, added: ‘There are many reasons why individuals may not have achieved maths and English at school, but this should not prevent them from completing an apprenticeship or progressing in their career.‘Building confidence and skills in these areas is essential for personal and professional growth, and it’s important that they remain part of apprenticeship programmes.

‘However, does passing an exam make someone a better chef or care worker?’

In December it emerged that 72 per cent of apprenticeship vacancy adverts block applicants who did not achieve Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English.

A Department for Education spokesman said: ‘We recognise that employers want more flexibility on apprenticeships, and we are looking into what improvements can be made to break down barriers to opportunity and help more skilled workers drivegrowth.’