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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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  • OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Healthy Living

    Awarding organisation: Open College Network Northern Ireland
    Qualification number: 6032983X
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 6032983X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/03/2018 16/06/2025
    Age 16-19 01/03/2018 16/06/2025

    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

  • VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 3 Diploma in Social Media for Business (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60112098
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60112098

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2013 10/02/2021
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 10/02/2021

    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 Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Providing Security Services

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60000107
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Public services
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60000107

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 06/12/2010 31/12/2020 18+ only
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/12/2020

    ** 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 Technical Certificate in Business Support

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60303669
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Administration
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60303669

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 20/03/2023
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2016 20/03/2023
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 20/03/2023

    ** 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

  • OAL Level 3 Diploma In Wood Machining

    Awarding organisation: Occupational Awards Limited
    Qualification number: 60177408
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Manufacturing technologies
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60177408

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/10/2015 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

  • Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Skills for Performing Arts

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 6009218X
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 6009218X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/06/2013 31/07/2022
    Age 16-19 01/06/2013 31/07/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2022

    ** 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

  • Ascentis Entry Level Award in English - Reading (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 60108666
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60108666

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2013 31/07/2022
    Age 16-19 01/09/2013 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

  • VTCT Skills Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60176337
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60176337

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/10/2015 31/07/2022
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 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

  • EAL Level 2 Diploma in Maritime Defence (Foundation Competence)

    Awarding organisation: Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
    Qualification number: 60300504
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60300504

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/07/2016 31/07/2021
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2021

    ** 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 (Teaching in Further Education)

    Awarding organisation: Cambridge Access Validating Agency
    Qualification number: 40000722
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Teaching and Lecturing
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40000722

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2016 09/09/2019
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 09/09/2019
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 09/09/2019

    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