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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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  • VTCT Skills Entry Level Certificate in Vocational Studies - Hair and Beauty (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60026121
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60026121

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2011 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2011 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

  • TCL Level 5 Diploma In Professional Acting

    Awarding organisation: Trinity College London
    Qualification number: 60009457
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 5

    View qualification 60009457

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/03/2011 31/07/2027 18+ only
    Lifelong Learning Entitlement 01/01/2027 31/07/2028
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2014 31/07/2028

    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 Electrical Installation

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60302288
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60302288

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/04/2017 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/08/2025 31/07/2027

    ** 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 1 Introductory Award in Land-Based Studies

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60351354
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Agriculture
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60351354

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/10/2019 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/10/2019 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/10/2019 31/07/2027

    ** 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

  • TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Training Qualifications UK Ltd
    Qualification number: 60178152
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60178152

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/11/2015 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2027

    ** 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 Science (Entry 2)

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60355037
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60355037

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/03/2020 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/03/2020 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/03/2020 31/07/2027

    ** 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 Construction Skills (Electrical)

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60104065
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60104065

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2013 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2013 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2027

    ** 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

  • GQA Level 1 Certificate In the Principles of Window and Door Installation

    Awarding organisation: GQA Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60103929
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60103929

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2013 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2013 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2027

    ** 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 4 Award in Skin Blemish Removal

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 50088889
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 50088889

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 31/07/2027 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

  • WJEC Entry Level Certificate for IT Users (Entry 1)

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 60035006
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (users)
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60035006

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/11/2011 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/11/2011 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