About the UK TVET System | British Council

Here you can find information about the UK TVET Systems.

This is an overview of how the systems operate rather than a comprehensive analysis but does contain links for further reading.

Follow the individual links below to find out more about how the different parts of the UK TVET Systems work. Alternatively you can download the full booklet which contains more information.

If you would like more detail on any specific aspects of UK TVET please do get in touch with us at skills@britishcouncil.org.

In this section

Overview of the UK TVET Systems

The systems are made up of a range of different organisations each fulfilling different roles.

Who delivers TVET?

Find out here who delivers TVET in the UK

What is the role of employers?

Employers play a key role in the design, delivery and management of training

Who teaches TVET?

Find out who teaches TVET in the UK

How do qualifications work?

TVET qualifications certify a learner’s knowledge, skills and behaviours.

How is TVET funded?

Government funding is chiefly aimed at supporting the full or part time learning of young people under 25 years old and some targeted adult learners

How is TVET quality assured?

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also have different inspection and regulatory bodies for the regulation of qualifications and provision in their TVET sectors.

How do learners access and progress through the system?

There is increasing emphasis on equalising academic and vocational routes in the UK