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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 14 March 2025.

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  • GQA Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Print Working Environment

    Awarding organisation: GQA Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60027551
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Manufacturing technologies
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60027551

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2011 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/08/2011 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 (Radiography; Orthotics and Prosthetics)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 40009142
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Nursing and Subjects and Vocations Allied to Medicine
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40009142

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2018 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2018 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2018 31/07/2026

    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 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 50089572
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50089572

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2026

    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

  • OCN NI level 5 Award in Lecturers into Industry

    Awarding organisation: Open College Network Northern Ireland
    Qualification number: 60343643
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Teaching and lecturing
    Level: Level 5

    View qualification 60343643

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 15/04/2019 31/07/2026 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

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

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 60303773
    Status: Approved
    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 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 31/07/2026

    ** 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

  • Agored Cymru Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Education

    Awarding organisation: Agored Cymru
    Qualification number: 6037424X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 6037424X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 16/04/2021 31/07/2026

    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

  • IMI Level 2 Certificate in Automotive Maintenance

    Awarding organisation: The Institute of the Motor Industry
    Qualification number: 60330892
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Transportation operations and maintenance
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60330892

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2018 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2018 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2018 31/07/2026

    ** 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

  • iCQ Level 1 Award in Principles of Customer Service

    Awarding organisation: iCan Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60352917
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Administration
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60352917

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 25/11/2019 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 25/11/2019 31/07/2026

    ** 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 1 Award in Personal and Social Skills

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 60135360
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60135360

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2014 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/08/2014 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2026

    ** 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

  • NOCN Level 1 Award in English Skills

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 6035673X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 6035673X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/05/2020 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/05/2020 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement English and Maths 01/05/2020 31/07/2026

    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