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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.

You can find more information about the qualifications we approve for funding and how we approve them on the Further information page. This includes changes made to the funded offers resulting from the post-16 qualification review at level 3 and below in England.

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

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  • City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles for IT Professionals

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 50102771
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50102771

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 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

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Computing

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60173427
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60173427

    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 21/06/2021 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

  • NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (Construction)

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 6008604X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6008604X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/04/2013 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

  • Open Awards Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Educator (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 61061864
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: Adult
    Sector subject area: Child development and well-being
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61061864

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

  • iCQ Level 3 Certificate in Management Principles

    Awarding organisation: iCan Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 6003774X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6003774X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/11/2011 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 30/07/2021 31/07/2023

    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 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60357629
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60357629

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 24/07/2020 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 24/07/2020 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

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Furniture Design and Making

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60019785
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Manufacturing technologies
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60019785

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/07/2011 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

  • ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Maintenance (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: ETC Awards Limited
    Qualification number: 61045780
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: 16 to 19 and Adult
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 61045780

    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

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Plastering (Solid Plastering and Dry Lining) (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 61045901
    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 61045901

    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

  • VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Computerised Accounting for Business (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60175382
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Accounting and finance
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60175382

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 22/11/2021 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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