Is this allowed?

[fruitsalad]

Hi, I’ve recently applied for a job and been unsuccessful on the grounds that I have not completed an apprenticeship in a relevant discipline.
I have however completed all relevant and necessary training and can prove experience etc which demonstrates I have what is needed for the role which exceeds the level and experience I would have had through an apprenticeship.

My question: is the employer allowed to not even offer an interview based on this one fact alone?

hope that makes sense.

cheers

[ULA]

Employers can set essential criteria of prospective candidates for a role such as including a specific qualification e.g. an apprenticeship in a relevant discipline. Any criteria should be applied consistently across all applicants and should not discriminate against protected groups.

If the apprenticeship is listed as a requirement in the job description or vacancy details and the employer applies that rule uniformly to all applicants, then they can reject candidates who do not meet that requirement.