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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 14 May 2026.

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  • City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Providing Electronic Security and Emergency Systems

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 50100324
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Public services
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 50100324

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 19/07/2010 31/12/2019
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/12/2019

    ** 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 Hairdressing Studies

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60087080
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60087080

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/04/2013 31/07/2020
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2020
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2020

    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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Early Years Education)

    Awarding organisation: Open College Network West Midlands
    Qualification number: 40010375
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Teaching and Lecturing
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40010375

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2019 31/07/2023
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2019 31/07/2023
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2019 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

  • GA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practice of Phlebotomy

    Awarding organisation: Gatehouse Awards Ltd
    Qualification number: 60183524
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60183524

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/02/2016 31/07/2021 18+ only

    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 Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Young People at Risk)

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 40012621
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sociology and social policy
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40012621

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2021 31/07/2024
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2021 31/07/2024
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2021 31/07/2024

    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

  • BIIAB Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ)

    Awarding organisation: BIIAB
    Qualification number: 60180079
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Child development and well-being
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60180079

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/03/2016 31/07/2021 18+ only
    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

  • CIBTAC Level 4 Certificate In Laser and Light Therapy Treatments

    Awarding organisation: Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
    Qualification number: 6003788X
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 6003788X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/11/2011 29/02/2020 18+ only

    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 Animal Management (QCF)

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 50083119
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Animal care and veterinary science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50083119

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 26/04/2010 31/07/2020
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2020

    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

  • Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60325380
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60325380

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/12/2017 31/03/2023 18+ only
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/12/2017 31/03/2023

    ** 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 Professional Patisserie and Confectionery

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60048050
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60048050

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/04/2012 31/07/2020
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2020
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2020

    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