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From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to the units, providing Centres with up-to-date, relevant material that supports high-quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate
teaching.
The qualification has been assigned its own specification to enhance usability and to
ensure that Centres can navigate the information more efficiently.
Summary of Changes – Level 2 Business
Level 2 Award in Business Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to the units, providing Centres with up-to-date, relevant material that supports high-quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate
teaching.
The qualification has been assigned its own specification to enhance usability and to
ensure that Centres can navigate the information more efficiently.
Summary of Changes – Level 2 Business
Level 2 Certificate in Business Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to the units, providing Centres with up-to-date, relevant material that supports high-quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate
teaching.
The qualification has been assigned its own specification to enhance usability and to
ensure that Centres can navigate the information more efficiently.
Summary of Changes – Level 2 Business
Level 2 Diploma in Business Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to units. This additional guidance is intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective teaching, learning and assessment activities.
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to units. This additional guidance is intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective teaching, learning and assessment activities.
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to units. This additional guidance is intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective teaching, learning and assessment activities.
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to units. This additional guidance is intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective teaching, learning and assessment activities.
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to units. This additional guidance is intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective teaching, learning and assessment activities.
From 1st August 2026
The Level 1 Award in Cybersecurity has been updated to reflect the rapidly evolving digital threat landscape and the tools used to manage and prevent cyber risks. By refreshing unit aims and indicative content, the qualification better aligns with modern cybersecurity practices and current approaches to digital protection.
These updates support learners in developing strong foundational cybersecurity knowledge, alongside adaptability and critical thinking, helping them understand not only how cyber threats occur but also why they evolve. This prepares learners to engage confidently with cybersecurity concepts and supports progression in an increasingly complex digital world.
Summary of Changes – L1 Cybersecurity
Level 1 Award in Cybersecurity Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
Changes ensure that the qualification remains fit for purpose, relevant and engaging.
As part of this review, the purpose, aim and objectives have been updated to align with the requirements of the individual qualification(s).
Summary of Changes – Games Design and Development
Level 1 Award in Games Design and Development Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
Changes ensure that the qualification remains fit for purpose, relevant and engaging.
As part of this review, the purpose, aim and objectives have been updated to align with the requirements of the individual qualification(s).
Summary of Changes – Games Design and Development
Level 2 Award in Games Design and Development Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
Changes ensure that the qualification remains fit for purpose, relevant and engaging.
As part of this review, the purpose, aim and objectives have been updated to align with the requirements of the individual qualification(s).
Summary of Changes – Introduction to Programming
Level 1 Award in Introduction to Programming Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
These changes ensure the qualifications remain fit for purpose and engaging for learners, while also improving usability and clarity for Centres. The review has focused on making it easier to navigate qualification information and simplifying processes where possible.
A Summary of Changes document is available to support your planning for 2026-2027 delivery.
From 1st August 2026
This English qualification has been updated to improve usability and streamline delivery for Centres. The qualification now has its own dedicated specification, making it easier to navigate and access key information.
As there have been no registrations for units positioned more than one level above or below the core level, these units have been removed from the optional unit group. This change simplifies the registration process and helps Centres more easily identify and select the most appropriate units at the correct level for their learners.
Summary of Changes – Entry 1 Certificate in English
Entry Level Certificate in English (Entry 1) Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
This English qualification has been updated to improve usability and streamline delivery for Centres. The qualification now has its own dedicated specification, making it easier to navigate and access key information.
As there have been no registrations for units positioned more than one level above or below the core level, these units have been removed from the optional unit group. This change simplifies the registration process and helps Centres more easily identify and select the most appropriate units at the correct level for their learners.
Summary of Changes – Entry 2 Certificate in English
Entry Level Certificate in English (Entry 2) Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
This English qualification has been updated to improve usability and streamline delivery for Centres. The qualification now has its own dedicated specification, making it easier to navigate and access key information.
As there have been no registrations for units positioned more than one level above or below the core level, these units have been removed from the optional unit group. This change simplifies the registration process and helps Centres more easily identify and select the most appropriate units at the correct level for their learners.
Summary of Changes – Entry 3 Certificate in English
Entry Level Certificate in English (Entry 3) Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
This English qualification has been updated to improve usability and streamline delivery for Centres. The qualification now has its own dedicated specification, making it easier to navigate and access key information.
As there have been no registrations for units positioned more than one level above or below the core level, these units have been removed from the optional unit group. This change simplifies the registration process and helps Centres more easily identify and select the most appropriate units at the correct level for their learners.
Summary of Changes – Level 1 Certificate in English
Level 1 Certificate in English Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
This English qualification has been updated to improve usability and streamline delivery for Centres. The qualification now has its own dedicated specification, making it easier to navigate and access key information.
As there have been no registrations for units positioned more than one level above or below the core level, these units have been removed from the optional unit group. This change simplifies the registration process and helps Centres more easily identify and select the most appropriate units at the correct level for their learners.
Summary of Changes – Level 2 Certificate in English
Level 2 Certificate in English Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST
New indicative content has been added to the unit, providing centres with up‑to‑date, relevant
material that supports high‑quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate
teaching aligned to present-day Equality and Diversity practice.
Entry 3 – Level 1 Equality and Diversity Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
New indicative content has been added to the unit, providing centres with up‑to‑date, relevant
material that supports high‑quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate
teaching aligned to present-day Equality and Diversity practice.
Entry 3 – Level 1 Equality and Diversity Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
Changes ensure the qualifications remain fit for purpose and engaging for learners, while also improving usability and clarity for Centres. The review has focused on making it easier to navigate qualification information and simplifying processes where possible
From 1st August 2026
The Level 2 Certificate in Garden Design has been updated to refresh the units:
- Garden Design: Creating 2D Objects and Layout Plans using Computer-Aided Design
- Garden Design: Creating 3D Objects, Garden and Planting Plans using Computer-Aided Design.
These updates ensure the qualification reflects current digital design practices and the software, standards and workflows used in modern garden design studios.
By keeping both units up to date, the qualification continues to equip learners with practical, industry-relevant CAD skills, supporting progression and employability in today’s garden design sector.
Summary of Changes – Level 2 Certificate in Garden Design
Qualification Specification – Garden Design – L2-L3 FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
Changes ensure that the qualification remains fit for purpose, relevant and engaging.
As part of this review, the purpose, aim and objectives have been updated to align with the requirements of the individual qualification(s).
Summary of Changes – Landscape Construction
Level 3 Certificate in Landscape Construction Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to the units, providing Centres with up-to-date, relevant material that supports high-quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate
teaching.
Summary of Changes – Entry Level 3 Hair and Beauty Therapy
Entry Level Award (Entry 3) Hair and Beauty Therapy Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to the units, providing Centres with up-to-date, relevant material that supports high-quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate
teaching.
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to the units, providing centres with up-to-date, relevant material that supports high-quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate
teaching.
Summary of Changes – Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty Therapy
Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty Therapy Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
The qualification has been assigned its own specification to enhance usability and to ensure that Centres can navigate the information more efficiently.
As part of this review, some indicative content has been updated and the optional Level 2 Hair and Beauty units have been removed from the Level 1 specification.
Summary of Changes – Level 1 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Therapy
Level 1 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Therapy Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST
From 1st August 2026
The qualification has been assigned its own specification to enhance usability and to ensure that Centres can navigate the information more efficiently. As part of this review, some indicative content has been updated and the optional Level 2 Hair and Beauty units have been removed from the Level 1 specification.
Summary of Changes – Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Therapy
Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Therapy Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to some units. This additional guidance is
intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to some units. This additional guidance is
intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to some units. This additional guidance is
intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to some units. This additional guidance is
intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to some units. This additional guidance is
intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to some units. This additional guidance is
intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
Summary of Changes – Preparing for Further Study in Health Qualifications
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to some units. This additional guidance is
intended to support Centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
Summary of Changes – Preparing for Further Study in Health Qualifications
From 1st August 2026
Changes ensure that the qualification remains fit for purpose, relevant and engaging.
As part of this review, the purpose, aim and objectives have been updated to align with the
requirements of the individual qualification(s).
Summary of Changes – Level 1 and 2 Infection Prevention and Control
L1-L2 Infection Control Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
Changes ensure that the qualification remains fit for purpose, relevant and engaging.
As part of this review, the purpose, aim and objectives have been updated to align with the
requirements of the individual qualification(s).
Summary of Changes – Level 1 and 2 Infection Prevention and Control
L1-L2 Infection Control Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to units, providing Centres with up-to-date, relevant material that supports high-quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate teaching.
Summary of Changes – Level 2 Health and Care
Level 2 Award in Health and Care Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to units, providing Centres with up-to-date, relevant material that supports high-quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate teaching.
Summary of Changes – Level 2 Health and Care
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Care Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to units, providing Centres with up-to-date, relevant material that supports high-quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate teaching.
Summary of Changes – Level 2 Health and Care
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Care Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
Changes ensure that the qualification remains fit for purpose, relevant and engaging.
As part of this review, the purpose, aim and objectives have been updated to align with the
requirements of the individual qualification(s).
Summary of Changes – Level 2 Care of the Elderly
Level 2 Award in Care for the Elderly Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to the units, providing centres with up-to-date, relevant material that supports high-quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate teaching.
Summary of Changes – Entry Level 3 Hospitality and Catering
Entry Level Award (Entry 3) Hospitality and Catering Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to the units, providing Centres with up-to-date, relevant material that supports high-quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate teaching.
Summary of Changes – Entry Level 3 Hospitality and Catering
From 1st August 2026
The existing unit Food Allergy and Intolerance has been replaced with Food Allergy, Intolerance, Sensitivity and Coeliac Disease. This update broadens learners’ understanding of dietary needs and strengthens their awareness of the risks associated with poor food‑handling practices. The revised unit provides a clearer, more accurate overview of conditions that require careful management in hospitality settings, supporting safer working practices and aligning with current industry expectations for allergen management.
The Level 1 Award in Hospitality and Catering has been updated to include 2 new units:
- Health and Safety and Food Safety Awareness in Catering (M/652/0271)
- Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry (L/652/0270)
Summary of Changes – Level 1 Award in Hospitality and Catering
Level 1 Award in Hospitality and Catering Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
The existing unit Food Allergy and Intolerance has been replaced with Food Allergy, Intolerance, Sensitivity and Coeliac Disease. This update broadens learners’ understanding of dietary needs and strengthens their awareness of the risks associated with poor food‑handling practices. The revised unit provides a clearer, more accurate overview of conditions that require careful management in hospitality settings, supporting safer working practices and aligning with current industry expectations for allergen management.
The Level 1 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering has been updated to include 2 new units:
- Health and Safety and Food Safety Awareness in Catering (M/652/0271)
- Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry (L/652/0270)
Summary of Changes – Level 1 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering
Level 1 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
The existing unit Food Allergy and Intolerance has been replaced with Food Allergy, Intolerance, Sensitivity and Coeliac Disease. This update broadens learners’ understanding of dietary needs and strengthens their awareness of the risks associated with poor food‑handling practices. The revised unit provides a clearer, more accurate overview of conditions that require careful management in hospitality settings, supporting safer working practices and aligning with current industry expectations for allergen management.
The Level 1 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering has been updated to include 2 new units:
- Health and Safety and Food Safety Awareness in Catering (M/652/0271)
- Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry (L/652/0270)
Summary of Changes – Level 1 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering
Level 1 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
This maths qualification has been updated to improve usability and streamline delivery for Centres. The qualification now has its own dedicated specification, making it easier to navigate and access key information.
As there have been no registrations for units positioned more than one level above or below the core level, these units have been removed from the optional unit group. This change simplifies the registration process and helps Centres more easily identify and select the most appropriate units at the correct level for their learners.
Summary of Changes – Entry 1 Certificate in Mathematics
Entry Level Certificate in Maths (Entry 1) Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
This maths qualification has been updated to improve usability and streamline delivery for Centres. The qualification now has its own dedicated specification, making it easier to navigate and access key information.
As there have been no registrations for units positioned more than one level above or below the core level, these units have been removed from the optional unit group. This change simplifies the registration process and helps Centres more easily identify and select the most appropriate units at the correct level for their learners.
Summary of Changes – Entry 2 Certificate in Mathematics
Entry Level Certificate in Maths (Entry 2) Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
This maths qualification has been updated to improve usability and streamline delivery for Centres. The qualification now has its own dedicated specification, making it easier to navigate and access key information.
As there have been no registrations for units positioned more than one level above or below the core level, these units have been removed from the optional unit group. This change simplifies the registration process and helps Centres more easily identify and select the most appropriate units at the correct level for their learners.
Summary of Changes – Entry 3 Certificate in Mathematics
Entry Level Certificate in Maths (Entry 3) Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
This maths qualification has been updated to improve usability and streamline delivery for Centres. The qualification now has its own dedicated specification, making it easier to navigate and access key information.
As there have been no registrations for units positioned more than one level above or below the core level, these units have been removed from the optional unit group. This change simplifies the registration process and helps Centres more easily identify and select the most appropriate units at the correct level for their learners.
Summary of Changes – Level 1 Certificate in Mathematics
Level 1 Certificate in Maths Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
This maths qualification has been updated to improve usability and streamline delivery for Centres. The qualification now has its own dedicated specification, making it easier to navigate and access key information.
As there have been no registrations for units positioned more than one level above or below the core level, these units have been removed from the optional unit group. This change simplifies the registration process and helps Centres more easily identify and select the most appropriate units at the correct level for their learners.
Summary of Changes – Level 2 Certificate in Mathematics
Level 2 Certificate in Maths Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to the unit, providing Centres with up‑to‑date, relevant material that supports high‑quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate teaching aligned to present-day Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing practices.
Summary of Changes – Mental Wellbeing
Entry Level Award (Entry 3) Mental-Wellbeing Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
New indicative content has been added to the unit, providing Centres with up‑to‑date, relevant material that supports high‑quality delivery. This refreshed content ensures that tutors have clearer guidance and current examples to work with, helping them deliver engaging and accurate teaching aligned to present-day Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing practices.
Summary of Changes – Mental Wellbeing
Level 1 Award in Mental-Wellbeing Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
The Level 2 Award in Mobile App Development has been updated to reflect the rapid evolution of mobile technologies, frameworks and user experience standards. By refreshing unit aims and indicative content, the qualification better aligns with current development environments, cross-platform tools, and real-world design patterns.
These updates support learners in developing strong, transferable mobile development skills, building technical competence alongside adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving, and preparing them to create apps that meet the expectations of modern users.
Summary of Changes – L2 Mobile App
Level 2 Award in Mobile App Development Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
The specification has been updated to reflect the changes to Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) key areas, including Mental Wellbeing, Internet Safety and Harms, Physical Health and Fitness, Healthy Eating, Drugs, alcohol and tobacco, Health and prevention, Basic first aid and Changing adolescent body.
Reference to Education and Skills Funding Agency, Every Child Matters and PLTS Framework has also been removed.
Summary of Changes – Personal Wellbeing
L1 – L2 in Personal-Wellbeing Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
The specification has been updated to reflect the changes to Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) key areas, including Mental Wellbeing, Internet Safety and Harms, Physical Health and Fitness, Healthy Eating, Drugs, alcohol and tobacco, Health and prevention, Basic first aid and Changing adolescent body.
Reference to Education and Skills Funding Agency, Every Child Matters and PLTS Framework has also been removed.
Summary of Changes – Personal Wellbeing
L1 – L2 in Personal-Wellbeing Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
The specification has been updated to reflect the changes to Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) key areas, including Mental Wellbeing, Internet Safety and Harms, Physical Health and Fitness, Healthy Eating, Drugs, alcohol and tobacco, Health and prevention, Basic first aid and Changing adolescent body.
Reference to Education and Skills Funding Agency, Every Child Matters and PLTS Framework has also been removed.
Summary of Changes – Personal Wellbeing
L1 – L2 in Personal-Wellbeing Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
The specification has been updated to reflect the changes to Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) key areas, including Mental Wellbeing, Internet Safety and Harms, Physical Health and Fitness, Healthy Eating, Drugs, alcohol and tobacco, Health and prevention, Basic first aid and Changing adolescent body.
Reference to Education and Skills Funding Agency, Every Child Matters and PLTS Framework has also been removed.
Summary of Changes – Personal Wellbeing
L1 – L2 in Personal-Wellbeing Qualification Specification FROM AUGUST 2026
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to the units listed below. This additional guidance is
intended to support centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
Summary of Changes – Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure Qualifications
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to the units listed below. This additional guidance is
intended to support centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
Summary of Changes – Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure Qualifications
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to the units listed below. This additional guidance is
intended to support centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
Summary of Changes – Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure Qualifications
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to the units listed below. This additional guidance is
intended to support centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
Summary of Changes – Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure Qualifications
From 1st August 2026
Indicative content has been added to the units listed below. This additional guidance is
intended to support centres in interpreting unit requirements and in designing effective
teaching, learning and assessment activities.
Summary of Changes – Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure Qualifications