Are you in Wales or Northern Ireland?

The post-16 Level 3 vocational qualification reforms affect England only and do not affect Wales or Northern Ireland.

Our funding guides for BTEC level 3 qualifications in Wales and Northern Ireland offer a comprehensive picture of funding in 2024/25, 2025/26 and 2026/2027.

BTEC Level 3 Funding Guide for 16–19 year olds in Wales 

BTEC Level 3 Funding Guide for 16-19 year olds in Northern Ireland

For Schools in Northern Ireland

The NIEFQAN App within the CCEA Centre Login area provides schools direct access to NI entitlement framework qualifications accreditation number (NIEFQAN) file, which shows all qualifications currently approved for delivery by schools in Northern Ireland. You can filter this document for Pearson/BTEC qualifications. 

Find out more about on the NIEFQAN File or information on how to request approval for qualifications not currently approved

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Why choose BTEC Nationals 

BTEC Nationals are high-quality, career-focused qualifications designed to give students the skills they need to move onto higher education or go straight into employment.

Pearson BTEC offer the broadest Level 3 curriculum choice across 16 subject areas.

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Applied Science

Art and Design

Business

Construction

Engineering

Esports

Hospitality

IT

Land-based

Law

Creative Media

Music

Performing Arts

Protective Services

Sport

Travel and Tourism

“72% of UK employers believe BTEC candidates have an advantage over non-BTEC candidates“


- (Perspectus Global, 2021)

“Vocational qualifications like BTECs are the key to unlocking people’s potential“


- Max Whitlock OBE, three-time Olympic champion and former BTEC Sport learner

“I’m a big ambassador for BTEC and believe it is an excellent, valued way of starting a career“


- George Clarke, Architect, Channel 4 TV presenter and former BTEC Construction learner

“As a teacher, I love the flexibility BTEC offers“


- Kathy Prebble, Valley Park School

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