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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.

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 because of the post-16 qualification review at level 3 and below in England.

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The information about qualifications was last updated on 17 November 2025.

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  • OCN NI Level 5 Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Management

    Awarding organisation: Open College Network Northern Ireland
    Qualification number: 60351834
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 5

    View qualification 60351834

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 15/10/2019 17/04/2023 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

  • VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Preparing Raw Hair

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60079095
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60079095

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/02/2013 30/09/2019
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 30/09/2019

    ** 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

  • Pearson BTEC Entry Level Award in Customer Service (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60153052
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60153052

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/01/2015 31/08/2020
    Age 16-19 01/01/2015 31/08/2020
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/08/2020

    ** 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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Engineering)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 40011288
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40011288

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2019 21/08/2023
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2019 21/08/2023
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2019 21/08/2023

    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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design)

    Awarding organisation: Open College Network West Midlands
    Qualification number: 4001034X
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 4001034X

    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

  • SFJ Awards Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Health and Social Care

    Awarding organisation: SFJ Awards
    Qualification number: 6031395X
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6031395X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2017 31/07/2025
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/05/2017 31/07/2025
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2025

    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

  • Ascentis Entry Level Award in Character Education (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 60320151
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60320151

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/07/2017 31/07/2022
    Age 16-19 01/07/2017 31/07/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2017 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

  • VTCT Skills Level 1 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure Studies

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60087845
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sport, leisure and recreation
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60087845

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

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60190577
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60190577

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2022
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2017 31/07/2022
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 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

  • Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Focus Awards Limited
    Qualification number: 60177159
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60177159

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

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