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The DfE are introducing a new qualifications from September 2027: V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates.
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Below is a subject by subject summary linking to further information of what qualifications are available now and in the future, when the new qualifications are expected and examples of programmes of study.
Art and Design
Art and Design
You can continue to teach your current BTEC qualifications until summer 2030.
Refer to your funding guide and the Guide to funding and support
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2029 to 2030 | T Levels (Level 3)
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| Academic Year 2030 to 2031 | V Levels (Level 3)
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T Levels (Level 3)
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Foundation Certificates (Level 2)
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Occupational Certificates (Level 2)
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| T Level available and funded |
Business
Business
The largest BTECs in
- Business
- Enterprise and Entrpreneurship
- Marketing
will be defunded in summer 2027. You can continue to teach smaller BTECs in Business until summer 2028. Refer to your funding guide for individual qualification details
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2027 to 2028 | V Levels (Level 3) |
| Academic Year 2028 to 2029 | V Levels (Level 3)
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Foundation Certificates (Level 2)
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Occupational Certificates (Level 2)
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| T Levels available and funded | |
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Construction
Construction
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2028 to 2029 | V Levels (Level 3)
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Foundation Certificate (Level 2)
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Occupational Certificate (Level 2)
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| T Levels available and funded |
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Current BTEC qualifications remain available to apprentices, please refer to Construction and the Built Environment (2017)
Digital
Digital
You can continue to teach your current BTEC Level 2 qualifications until summer 2028. New Level 2 and Level 3 qualification are in development for first teach from September 2027.
New qualifications will be introduced in:
| Academic Year 2027 to 2028 | V Level(s) (Level 3) |
Foundation Certificate (Level 2) |
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| Academic Year 2028 to 2029 | Occupational Certificate (Level 2)
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| T Levels available and funded |
Early Years
Education and Early Years
New qualifications will be introduced in:
| Academic Year 2027 to 2028 | V Level (Level 3) |
Foundation Certificate (Level 2) |
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Occupational Certificates (Level 2) |
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| T Level available and funded |
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Engineering
Engineering
The largest BTECs in:
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)
will be defunded in summer 2027. You can continue to teach smaller BTECs in Engineering until summer 2028.
Refer to your funding guide for individual qualification details
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2028 to 2029 | V Levels (Level 3)
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Foundation Certificate (Level 2)
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Occupational Certificate (Level 2)
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| Academic Year 2030 to 2031 | Occupational Certificate (Level 2)
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| T Levels available and funded |
Current BTEC qualifications remain available to apprentices.
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
You can continue to teach your current BTEC qualifications until summer 2028.
Refer to your funding guide and the Guide to funding and support
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2028 to 2029 | V Levels (Level 3)
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T Level (Level 3)
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Foundation Certificate (Level 2)
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Occupational Certificates (Level 2)
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| T Level available and funded |
Land-based
Land-based
The largest BTECs in:
- Argiculture
- Animal Management
- Forestry and Arboriculture
- Horticulture
and the BTEC Level 1/2 First Award in:
- Animal Care
will be defunded in summer 2027.
The BTECs in Blacksmithiing and Metalworking are currently available until summer 2028 with further advice expected.
You can continue to teach smaller BTECs in Land until summer 2029.
Refer to your funding guide for individual qualification details
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2029 to 2030 | V Levels (Level 3)
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T Levels (Level 3)
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Foundation Certificate (Level 2)
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Occupational Certificates (Level 2)
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| T Levels available and funded |
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Media
Media
The largest BTECs in:
- Creative Digital Media Production
- Creative Media Practice
will be defunded in summer 2027. You can continue to teach smaller BTECs until summer 2030.
An alternative for the 2019 Creative Media Practice Extended Diploma is Art and Design Practice, which mirrors the Media qualification in structure and assessment and will remain funded until 2030/31.
Refer to your funding guide for individual qualification details
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2029 to 2030 | T Levels
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| Academic Year 2030 to 2031 | V Levels (Level 3)
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Foundation Certificates (Level 2)
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| T Level available and funded |
Music
Music
You can continue to teach your current BTEC qualifications until summer 2030.
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2030 to 2031 | V Levels (Level 3)
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T Levels (Level 3)
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Foundation Certificates (Level 2)
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Performing Arts
Performing Arts
You can continue to teach your current BTEC qualifications until summer 2030.
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2030 to 2031 | V Levels (Level 3)
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T Levels (Level 3)
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Foundation Certificates (Level 2)
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Protective Services
Protective Services
You can continue to teach your current BTEC qualifications until summer 2029.
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2029 to 2030 | V Levels (Level 3)
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T Levels (Level 3)
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Foundation Certificates (Level 2)
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Science
Science
The largest BTEC in:
- Applied Science
will be defunded in summer 2027. You can continue to teach smaller BTECs until summer 2028.
Refer to your funding guide for individual qualification details
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2028 to 2029 | V Levels (Level 3)
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Foundation Certificates( (Level 2)
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Occupational Certificates (Level 2)
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| T Level available and funded |
Sport
Sport
You can continue to teach your current BTEC qualifications until summer 2028.
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2028 to 2029 |
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Current BTEC qualifications remain available to apprentices, and through Sporting Excellence Funded Schemes.
Transport and Logistics
Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism
You can continue to teach your current BTEC qualifications until summer 2030.
New qualifications will be introduced in the following routes:
| Academic Year 2030 to 2031 |
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* The largest BTECs will be defunded in summer 2027 but you can continue to teach smaller BTECs. Refer to your funding guides for individual qualification details.