Guidance
Technical and higher technical qualifications (THTQ): overview
Guidance on technical qualifications and how they align with occupational standards to prepare learners for skilled employment.
Applies to England
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This guidance is for:
- providers seeking to offer an approved technical qualification
- organisations interested in submitting a qualification for approval
For general questions about technical qualifications, email THTQ.contact@education.gov.uk.
If you are considering studying a technical qualification, you can:
- visit the National Careers Service
- search and apply for courses on the UCAS website
Updates to this page
Published 17 July 2026