Written questions

Higher Technical Qualifications

Lords · Question HL11390 · Tabled 27 Oct 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 12 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Wolf of Dulwich

To ask His Majesty's Government how many people were enrolled on courses leading to Higher Technical Qualifications in the academic years 2023-4 and 2024-5.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 12 Nov 2025

As of September 2025, there were 281 qualifications approved as Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs). These encompass thirteen occupational routes:Agriculture, Environmental and Animal CareBusiness and AdministrationCare ServicesCatering and Hospitality...