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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 on the Funding details link below the qualification’s header information.

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 because of the post-16 qualification review at level 3 and below in England.

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The information about qualifications was last updated on 14 March 2025.

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  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60350660
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Public services
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60350660

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/01/2020 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/01/2020 31/07/2026
    Level 3 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

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60351603
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60351603

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/02/2020 31/07/2025
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/02/2020 31/07/2025
    Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs 21/06/2021 31/07/2025

    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

  • AQA Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Business

    Awarding organisation: AQA Education
    Qualification number: 6014337X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE AS Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6014337X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2015 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Level 3 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

  • 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 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 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

  • City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 50094397
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50094397

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Level 3 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

  • AIM Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (England)

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60364592
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Teaching and lecturing
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60364592

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/12/2020 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/12/2020 31/07/2026
    Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 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

  • 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
    Level 3 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

  • SFJ Awards Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Health and Social Care

    Awarding organisation: SFJ Awards
    Qualification number: 6031395X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6031395X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2017 31/07/2025
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/05/2017 31/07/2025
    Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2025

    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
    Level 3 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

  • OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT

    Awarding organisation: OCR
    Qualification number: 60170992
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60170992

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2025
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 31/07/2025
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2016 31/07/2025
    Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2025

    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