Post-16 Level 2 Vocational qualifications

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Level 2 qualifications support 16–19-year-olds and adult learners to take confident steps towards their chosen careers. Each qualification helps learners build the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to progress to further study, an apprenticeship or employment.

This page provides you with:

the latest information about the post-16 qualification reform
a summary of the qualifications available now
a timeline for the future landscape

View our post-16 qualifications review page for latest updates

Post-16 reform: Introduction of new qualifications

The Department for Education has published its post‑16 pathways implementation plan.

From 2027 the new Level 2 Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates will be introduced, with a phased rollout by subject area which will replace current Level 2 vocational qualifications and the T Level foundation year.

Withdrawal of post-16 level 2 BTEC qualifications

As the reformed qualifications are introduced, the current, relevant BTEC Firsts, BTEC Technicals and BTEC Skills qualifications will be withdrawn as they will no longer be eligible for funding. These withdrawals apply across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Please refer to your dedicated funding guide:

View the current qualification suites

We have four different qualification suites available:

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