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The information about qualifications was last updated on 10 September 2025.

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  • CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies

    Awarding organisation: Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body
    Qualification number: 61033418
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61033418

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/01/2024 31/07/2026
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/01/2024 31/07/2026 L3 Free Courses short qualification

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • WJEC Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification in Medical Science (Certificate)

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 61061888
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Alternative Academic Qualification
    Subcategory: Small Alternative Academic Qualification
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61061888

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2026 31/07/2028
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2026 31/07/2028
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2026 31/07/2028
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/09/2026 31/07/2028 L3 Free Courses short qualification

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Cyber Security and Networks (Extended Certificate)

    Awarding organisation: OCR
    Qualification number: 6106208X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Alternative Academic Qualification
    Subcategory: Small Alternative Academic Qualification
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6106208X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2026 31/07/2028
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2026 31/07/2028
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2026 31/07/2028
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/08/2026 31/07/2028

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60175874
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60175874

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2026

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 60020787
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60020787

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2011 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Free Courses for Jobs 30/07/2021 31/07/2026

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Painting and Decorating (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 61045421
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: 16 to 19 and Adult
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 61045421

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2025 31/07/2028
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2025 31/07/2028
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2025 31/07/2028
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/08/2025 31/07/2028

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Social Care (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 61062005
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: 16 to 19 and Adult
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61062005

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2026 31/07/2028
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2026 31/07/2028
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2026 31/07/2028
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/08/2026 31/07/2028

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 61004984
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61004984

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/05/2022 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/05/2022 31/07/2026
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/05/2022 31/07/2026

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics B (MEI)

    Awarding organisation: OCR
    Qualification number: 60310029
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE A Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Mathematics and statistics
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60310029

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2017 31/07/2026 Condition of Funding
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 29/08/2017 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 29/08/2017 31/07/2026
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2026

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry to Professional Practice for Dental Nurses (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 61039093
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: Adult
    Sector subject area: Medicine and Dentistry
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61039093

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2025 31/07/2028
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2025 31/07/2028
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/08/2025 31/07/2028

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website