Guidance

Withdrawing approval from technical qualifications

The process and reasons for withdrawing approval from a technical qualification.

From:
Skills England
Published
2 June 2025

Applies to England

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The withdrawal process

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Withdrawal criteria

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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 on 31 May 2025. The guidance is under review and may be subject to change.

Skills England can withdraw approval from a technical qualification for certain reasons. The affected awarding organisation (AO) will take part in the withdrawal process.

For further information email:

Post16.skillsengland@education.gov.uk for level 2 and 3

HTQ.skillsengland@education.gov.uk for Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)

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Published 2 June 2025

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