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We have added a new field called ‘subcategory’ on this website which will show the new types of qualifications introduced through the post-16 reforms and approved for funding from 1 August 2025. To view the funding approval information for any qualification in your search results, click the'Funding details' link below the qualification’s header.

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The information about qualifications was last updated on 11 March 2026.

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  • TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Training Qualifications UK Ltd
    Qualification number: 60355554
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Child development and well-being
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60355554

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/03/2020 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/03/2020 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

  • NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 61040046
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: Adult
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61040046

    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

  • Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Social Media for E-Commerce

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60367702
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60367702

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/12/2020 31/07/2027 18+ only
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/12/2020 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 18/08/2022 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 Diploma In Painting and Decorating

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60085848
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60085848

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/07/2013 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

  • NOCN Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry (NVQ) for Plant Operations (Certificate) – Transporting Loads

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 61046097
    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 61046097

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2025 31/07/2028 18+ only
    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 L3 Free Courses short qualification

    ** 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

  • Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Biology B

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60153003
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE AS Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60153003

    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 GCE in Business

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60146734
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE A Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60146734

    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

  • Cambridge OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology B (Advancing Biology)

    Awarding organisation: Cambridge OCR
    Qualification number: 60147209
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE A Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60147209

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    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

  • Cambridge OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Mental Health: Individuals and Society (Certificate)

    Awarding organisation: Cambridge OCR
    Qualification number: 61062121
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Alternative Academic Qualification
    Subcategory: Small Alternative Academic Qualification
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61062121

    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

  • CTH Level 3 Diploma in Essentials of Hospitality & Tourism

    Awarding organisation: Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality
    Qualification number: 60365985
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60365985

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 07/09/2020 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2023 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2023 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 21/08/2023 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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