BTEC Nationals BTEC Nationals from 2016 to 2020
BTEC Level 3 Nationals are vocational qualifications providing specialist, work-related learning across a range of sectors.
We've worked closely with employers and educators to combine the highest standards with a clear focus on employability skills - real learning, and real skills, which have value in the real world.
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Latest information: Post-16 Education and Skills
The white paper, published on 20 October 2025, set out significant changes to vocational education in England. A key part of these reforms is the introduction of V Levels: new Level 3 vocational qualifications designed to sit alongside A levels and T Levels.
Refer to our Level 3 review update and FAQS
Teaching Digital, Health and Social Care and Science in England?
Funding for large Digital, Health and Social Care and Science vocational qualifications is expected to be removed. These reforms aim to simplify the post‑16 landscape by focusing on T Levels and smaller technical or academic qualifications. Changes to funding are expected to be in place from September 2026.
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