Guidance
Approved higher technical qualifications
Lists the higher technical qualifications (HTQs) currently approved by Skills England.
Applies to England
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This guidance has been transferred from the previous skills body the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) following its closure. The guidance is under review and may be subject to change.
Approved HTQs align to Skills England’s occupational standards.
We may:
- review qualifications at any time
- withdraw approval following a review if our approval requirements are no longer met
Updates to this page
Published 2 June 2025
Last updated 28 August 2025
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The attachment 'Approved higher technical qualifications' has been updated to the August 2025 version.
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The July 2025 edition of the Excel attachment has had some adjustments. An updated version has been uploaded.
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The attachment 'Approved higher technical qualifications' has been updated to the July 2025 version.
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