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The information about qualifications was last updated on 14 May 2026.

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  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Business

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60171613
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60171613

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/06/2016 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 30/07/2021 31/07/2027

    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 Diploma In Bench Joinery

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60090686
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60090686

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/06/2013 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/08/2025 31/07/2027

    ** 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

  • IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (VRQ)

    Awarding organisation: The Institute of the Motor Industry
    Qualification number: 50098147
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Transportation operations and maintenance
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50098147

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 19/07/2010 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2027

    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

  • EAL Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies

    Awarding organisation: Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
    Qualification number: 60305642
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60305642

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/10/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2018 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2027

    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

  • Cambridge OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT

    Awarding organisation: Cambridge OCR
    Qualification number: 60171017
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60171017

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2027

    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 Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Applied Science (Certificate)

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 61061931
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Alternative Academic Qualification
    Subcategory: Small Alternative Academic Qualification
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61061931

    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 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

  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 6018968X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6018968X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2027 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 Eduqas Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Physics

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 60155218
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE AS Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60155218

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2027

    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 Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Physics

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60148470
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE AS Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60148470

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2027

    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 Adult Care

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 61070312
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61070312

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/04/2026 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2026 31/07/2027

    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

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