The future of post-16 level 2 vocational qualifications in England
Level 2
Updated July 2024
Following the announcement last week, we are pleased to announce that funding has been approved for our NEW BTEC Level 2 Technical qualifications.
NEW qualifications | Funded from |
Existing qualifications | Funded until | ||
610/4251/1 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Practitioners (Diploma) | 1 Aug 2025 |
603/0509/5 | BTEC Level 2 Technical in Children's Play, Learning and Development (Early Years Practitioner) | 31 Jul 2025 |
610/4255/9 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Gym Instructors (Diploma) | 1 Aug 2025 |
603/6135/9 |
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills (Instructing Exercise in a Gym Environment) | 31 Jul 2025 |
610/4253/5 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Recreation Assistants (Diploma) | 1 Aug 2025 |
603/6137/2 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills (Sport and Active Leisure Recreation Assistant) | 31 Jul 2025 |
610/4254/7 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Leading Community Activity (Diploma) | 1 Aug 2025 |
603/6134/7 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills (Leading Children's Sports Activities | 31 Jul 2025 |
610/4252/3 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Lean Manufacturing Operatives (Diploma) | 1 Aug 2025 |
This qualification forms part of our brand new BTEC Technical offer for full-time 16-19 and adult students. |
The rest of the BTEC First, Skills, Industry Skills, and Technical Certificate qualifications will still be available for delivery academic year 2025/26.
We want to reassure you that we are committed to supporting you and your learners with the latest information and what it means for the delivery of Pearson qualifications.
FAQs
Latest update
On the 24 July 2024 DfE published further updates about the reform of post-16 level 3 vocational qualifications in England.
Read the latest DfE announcement
Read the DfE announcement October 2022
Further guidance was published in April 2023
Centre Briefing April 2024
If you would like to speak to someone about the vocational reform and what it means for you, your centre and the qualifications you offer now and in the future, please fill out the form below.
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