Artificer + Caster level Based Prestige class qualification.

[Yogibear41]

Artificers receive a +2 bonus on their caster level for the purpose of item prerequisites Would this qualification allow them early entry into a prestige class that is based only on caster level requirements and not spell level requirements?

[Calthropstu]

Artificers receive a +2 bonus on their caster level for the purpose of item prerequisites Would this qualification allow them early entry into a prestige class that is based only on caster level requirements and not spell level requirements?

I would rule no, because the bonus only applies to item prerequisites. It has a specific purpose stated in the ability and calls out item prerequisites... not prestige class prerequisites.

However, if the prerequisite was to be able to craft or use a particular item, I would rule yes.