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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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  • UAL Level 3 Certificate in Drawing

    Awarding organisation: University of the Arts London
    Qualification number: 50079761
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50079761

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 31/07/2022

    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 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 50100828
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sport, leisure and recreation
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 50100828

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 31/12/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/12/2022

    ** 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 Certificate in Barbering

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 50087319
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50087319

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 31/07/2022

    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 Diploma in Photography

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60103772
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Media and communication
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60103772

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2013 31/07/2021
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2021

    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 LCCI Level 3 Award in Computerised Accounting Skills

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 50112661
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Accounting and finance
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50112661

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/11/2013 31/07/2021

    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

  • Ascentis Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Painting and Decorating (Certificate)

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 61045718
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: 16 to 19 and Adult
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 61045718

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2025 01/08/2025
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2025 01/08/2025
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2025 01/08/2025

    ** 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 BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Creative Media Production (QCF)

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 50078458
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Media and communication
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50078458

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 15/03/2010 31/08/2024
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/08/2024

    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 Entry 1 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Hair and Beauty Industries

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60317905
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60317905

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/07/2017 30/04/2022
    Age 16-19 01/07/2017 30/04/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2017 30/04/2022

    ** 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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Humanities and Careers in Education)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 40011823
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sociology and Social Policy
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40011823

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2019 25/02/2020
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2019 25/02/2020
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2019 25/02/2020

    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

  • ProQual Level 3 Award in Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

    Awarding organisation: ProQual Awarding Body
    Qualification number: 60114642
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60114642

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/10/2013 31/07/2021

    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