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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 NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60061613
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60061613

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/01/2013 21/07/2021
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 21/07/2021

    ** 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

  • AIM Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Counselling, Helping and Communication Theory

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60339627
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60339627

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/02/2019 30/09/2023

    ** 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

  • City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel Machines

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 10020019
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 10020019

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2002 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

  • City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Basic Stockmanship and Welfare

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 50076978
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Agriculture
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 50076978

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/02/2010 31/03/2024
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/03/2024

    ** 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

  • SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Leading Activities to Promote Creative Thoughtfulness

    Awarding organisation: SFJ Awards Ltd
    Qualification number: 60344271
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60344271

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/05/2019 14/10/2021

    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

  • NOCN Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 60360744
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Public services
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60360744

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2020 31/03/2022 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

  • SEG Awards ABC Entry Level Certificate in Personal and Social Development (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: Skills and Education Group Awards
    Qualification number: 50077776
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 50077776

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 21/12/2009 28/02/2021
    Age 16-19 21/12/2009 28/02/2021
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 28/02/2021

    ** 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

  • Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Retail Skills

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60038676
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Retailing and wholesaling
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60038676

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/01/2012 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

  • AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Creative Content and Production

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60310753
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Media and communication
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60310753

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/02/2017 31/07/2022
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/02/2017 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 Certificate in Funeral Operations and Services

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60096020
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60096020

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/02/2014 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

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