May 2015 work-based learning and colleges update
This month's update includes information on funding, withdrawals and extensions.
Funding update
Here's a simple update on the funding status for the suite of Business Skills qualifications from May 2015, both as stand-alone qualifications for 19+ learners and also as Apprenticeship component qualifications.
| QAN | Qualification title | Apprenticeship funded? | 19+ funding? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601/3430/6 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading (QCF) | Yes | Yes |
| 601/3396/X | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Management (QCF) | Yes | Yes |
| 601/3401/X | Pearson Edexcel Level 4NVQ Diploma in Management (QCF) | Yes | Yes |
| 601/3402/1 | Pearson Edexcel Level 5NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF) | Yes | No |
| 601/3397/1 | Pearson Edexcel Level 7NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF) | No | No |
| 601/5250/3 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award in Principles of Team Leading (QCF) | No | No |
| 601/5251/5 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading (QCF) | No | Yes |
| 601/5292/8 | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Award in Principles of Management (QCF) | No | No |
| 601/5293/X | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management (QCF) | No | Yes |
| 601/3500/1 | Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF) | Yes | Yes |
| 601/3798/8 | Pearson BTEC Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (QCF) | No | No |
| 601/3803/8 | Pearson BTEC Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership (QCF) | No | No |
| 601/3596/7 | Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF) | Yes | No |
| QAN | Qualification title | Apprenticeship funded? | 19+ funding? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601/3392/2 | Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Customer Service (QCF) | No | Yes |
| 601/3424/0 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service (QCF) | Yes | Yes |
| 601/3478/1 | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service (QCF) | Yes | Yes |
| 601/3479/3 | Pearson Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service (QCF) | No | Employer letters required |
| 601/5305/2 | Pearson BTEC Entry Level Award in Customer Service (Entry 3)(QCF) | No | Provider letters required |
| 601/5306/4 | Pearson BTEC Entry Level Certificate in Customer Service (Entry 3) (QCF) | No | Provider letters required |
| 601/5304/0 | Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Principles of Customer Service (QCF) | No | Employer letters required |
| 601/5303/9 | Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service (QCF) | No | Employer letters required |
| 601/5358/1 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award in Principles of Customer Service (QCF) | No | No |
| 601/5359/3 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service (QCF) | No | Employer letters required |
| 601/5398/2 | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Award in Principles of Customer Service (QCF) | No | No |
| 601/5399/4 | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service (QCF) | No | Employer letters required |
| QAN | Qualification title | Apprenticeship funded? | 19+ funding? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601/3393/4 | Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration (QCF) | No | Yes |
| 601/3405/7 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration (QCF) | Yes | Yes |
| 601/3406/9 | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration (QCF) | Yes | Yes |
| 601/3425/2 | Pearson Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration (QCF) | Yes | Yes |
| 601/5577/2 | Pearson BTEC Entry Level Award in Principles of Business Administration (QCF) (Entry 3) | No | Provider letters required |
| 601/5578/4 | Pearson BTEC Entry Level Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (QCF) (Entry 3) | No | Provider letters required |
| 601/5579/6 | Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Principles of Business Administration (QCF) | No | Employer letters required |
| 601/5580/2 | Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (QCF) | No | Employer letters required |
| 601/5262/X | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award in Principles of Business Administration (QCF) | No | No |
| 601/5261/8 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (QCF) | No | Employer letters required |
| 601/5240/0 | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Award in Principles of Business Administration (QCF) | No | No |
| 601/5241/2 | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (QCF) | No | Employer letters required |
| 601/3499/9 | Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration (QCF) | Yes | Employer letters required |
| 601/3594/3 | Pearson BTEC Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business Administration (QCF) | Yes | Employer letters required |
We're working with the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) to confirm continued support for our vocational qualifications from our customers and the employers they work with to ensure that these qualifications remain eligible for the 19+ funding. As part of this process we've been asked by the Agency to include letters that demonstrate industry recognition of these qualifications.
There is a number of qualifications where we still require letters of recognition from providers or employers in order to make a submission to SFA for 19+ funding approval. The type of support required is indicated in the above table.
If your centre can help to obtain letters of support for any of these qualifications, please contact us.
Court / Tribunal Administration qualification withdrawal
Following a quality review and analysis of learner uptake, we've decided to withdraw the following Court / Tribunal Administration qualifications from 31 August 2015:
| Qualification Number | Qualification Title | Operational End Date | Certification End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600/7171/0 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Court / Tribunal Administration | 31/08/2015 | 31/08/2017 |
| 600/7159/X | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Knowledge of Court/Tribunal Administration | 31/08/2015 | 31/08/2017 |
All learners seeking to undertake any of these qualifications should be registered before the qualifications expire for learner registration on 31 August 2015.
Pearson Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Contact Centre Operations qualification withdrawal
Following a quality review and analysis of learner uptake, this qualification will not be extended any further. The operational end date is 31 December 2015.
| Qualification Number | Qualification Title | Operational End Date | Certification End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600/1638/3 | Pearson Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Contact Centre Operations | 31/12/2015 | 31/12/2018 |
All learners seeking to undertake this qualification should be registered before it expires for learner registration on 31 December 2015.
Sales and Marketing qualifications (QCF) extension
We've extended the following qualifications in Sales and Marketing as detailed below:
| Qualification Number | Qualification Title | Current End Date | New Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600/2933/X | Pearson Edexcel LEvel 2 NVQ Certificate in Marketing (QCF) | 31/12/2015 | 31/01/2017 |
| 600/2850/6 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Marketing (QCF) | 30/06/2016 | 31/01/2017 |
| 600/1235/3 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Sales (QCF) | 31/12/2015 | 31/01/2017 |
| 600/1236/5 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sales | 31/12/2015 | 31/01/2017 |
| 600/1159/2 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Sales (QCF) | 31/12/2015 | 31/01/2017 |
| 600/1233/X | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Sales (QCF) | 31/12/2015 | 31/01/2017 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Enterprising Skills in a Business Environment (QCF) extension
We've extended the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Enterprising Skills in a Business Environment (QCF) as detailed below:
| Qualification Number | Qualification Title | Current End Date | New Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600/2964/X | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Enterprising Skills in a Business Environment (QCF) | 31/12/2015 | 31/01/2017 |