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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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  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60040373
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60040373

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/02/2012 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 21/06/2021 31/07/2023 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

  • IMI Level 3 Technical Specialist in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (Award)

    Awarding organisation: The Institute of the Motor Industry
    Qualification number: 61039676
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Additional Specialist
    Sector subject area: Transportation operations and maintenance
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61039676

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2025 31/07/2028 18+ only
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 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

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 61039317
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: Adult
    Sector subject area: Teaching and lecturing
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61039317

    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

  • WJEC Eduqas Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Biology

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 60157057
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE AS Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60157057

    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

  • TQUK Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification in Sport and Exercise Science (Extended Certificate)

    Awarding organisation: Training Qualifications UK Ltd
    Qualification number: 61054987
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Alternative Academic Qualification
    Subcategory: Small Alternative Academic Qualification
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61054987

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2026 01/08/2026 0
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2026 01/08/2026 0.0
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2026 01/08/2026 0
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/08/2026 01/08/2026 0

    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 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI)

    Awarding organisation: Cambridge OCR
    Qualification number: 60147829
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Mathematics and statistics
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60147829

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/11/2014 31/07/2027 Condition of Funding
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2021 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2021 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/08/2021 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 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60302288
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60302288

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/04/2017 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 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

  • Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Further Mathematics

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60313456
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE AS Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Mathematics and statistics
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60313456

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2017 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2017 31/07/2027 Condition of Funding
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2017 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2017 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

  • ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: ETC Awards Limited
    Qualification number: 61045391
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: 16 to 19 and Adult
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 61045391

    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

  • EAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering Technologies

    Awarding organisation: Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
    Qualification number: 60157999
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60157999

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2015 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

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