Free Level 3 Qualifications

Start a new path to a job you love

If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free.

This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want – whatever your stage of life.

A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels. If you’re eligible, you will not have to pay course fees. You will only pay a £30 college membership fee.

Courses vary from a few weeks to a year and link to a large range of sectors, including accounting, health and social care, education, early years, management and more. Gaining a level 3 qualification could boost your income by 16% and help you stand out to employers.

These courses are part of the Government’s Skills for Life programme and are proudly funded by the Mayor of London and the Department for Education (DfE).

Who can apply
You can get a free level 3 qualification if you meet any of the following criteria:
- are 19 or over and do not already have a level 3 qualification
- already have a level 3 qualification or higher but earn less than £25,000 (out of London postcodes) and £27,007.50 (inner London postcodes)
- already have a level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed
What you'll gain
Courses focus on developing real, job-ready skills in priority sectors such as:
- Digital and Tech
- Green and Sustainable Skills
- Health, Social Care and Life Sciences
- Business and Professional Services
- Construction and Engineering
These courses will enable you to:
- gain skills that employers value
- improve your job prospects
- earn a higher wage