Post-16 L2 and L3 qualifications: 2027 proposed subject content
We are seeking views on proposed subject content for new V levels, foundation certificates and occupational certificates to be first taught from September 2027.
We have worked with experts and stakeholders to develop subject content for new post-16 pathways at:
- level 2 - foundation certificates and occupational certificates
- level 3 - V Levels
We’re seeking consultation responses on the proposed content for the first routes in the 2027 to 2028 academic year.
Foundation certificatesWe have proposed subject content for:
- digital systems and data
- education and early years
We have proposed subject content for:
- early years practitioners
- culinary skills
- hospitality
We have proposed subject content for:
- digital systems and data
- education
- accounting and finance (as part of legal, finance and accounting route)
The consultation is for anyone with an interest in post-16 education for 16 to 19-year-olds in England. This includes but is not limited to:
- awarding organisations who intend to offer foundation certificates, occupational certificates and V Levels, and their representative bodies
- schools, colleges, students, and their representative bodies
- further and higher education institutions and their representative bodies
- employers and their representative bodies
We will take into account the findings from the responses when finalising the final subject content. The final subject content will be available in July 2026.
Ofqual’s consultation on the regulatory framework for these qualifications is also available.