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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.

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The information about qualifications was last updated on 10 September 2025.

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  • City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hairdressing (450)

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 60303773
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60303773

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2025
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2016 31/07/2025
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 31/07/2025

    ** 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

  • City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Upholstery and Soft Furnishings

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 5009709X
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Manufacturing technologies
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 5009709X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 19/07/2010 31/12/2021
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/12/2021

    ** 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 Entry 2 Diploma in Skills for Working in Catering and Hospitality Industries

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60316317
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60316317

    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

  • AIM Qualifications Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Digital Technology Industries

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60317577
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Media and communication
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60317577

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2018 30/04/2022
    Age 16-19 01/08/2018 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

  • IAT Level 2 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Husbandry

    Awarding organisation: Institute of Animal Technology
    Qualification number: 60005580
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Animal care and veterinary science
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60005580

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/03/2015 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

  • AIM Qualifications Entry Level Certificate in Using Employability Skills (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60119202
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60119202

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/12/2013 19/05/2022
    Age 16-19 01/12/2013 19/05/2022
    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

  • SQA Level 4 Certificate In Maritime Studies: Tug Master less than 3000 gross tonnage

    Awarding organisation: Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA
    Qualification number: 60150245
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Transportation operations and maintenance
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 60150245

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/12/2014 18/11/2024 18+ only
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 18/11/2024

    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 Level 2 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Business, Administration and Customer Service Industries

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60315921
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Administration
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60315921

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/12/2017 30/04/2022
    Age 16-19 01/12/2017 30/04/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/07/2017 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

  • GQAL Level 2 Award in Graded Examination in Russian Classical Ballet: Grade 5

    Awarding organisation: Graded Qualifications Alliance
    Qualification number: 61026402
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 61026402

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 08/05/2023 22/01/2024
    Age 16-19 08/05/2023 22/01/2024
    Local Flexibilities ** 08/05/2023 22/01/2024

    ** 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

  • Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Business

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 60363113
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (users)
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60363113

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2020 31/07/2025
    Age 16-19 01/09/2020 31/07/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2020 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