For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
The qualification provides opportunities for progression to other qualifications at the same or higher levels that could also be work based or more academically structured. The qualification also supports candidates in meeting the requirements for work and/or employment within all areas of management at this level.
Candidates need to complete any combination of units to a minimum of 6 credits to achieve the qualification