Guidance
2026 Competence Assessment Syllabuses
This page contains the new syllabuses for Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 competence assessments.
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Candidates planning to take Level 1, Level 2 and/or Level 3 assessments should review the new syllabuses and familiarise themselves with the revised assessment arrangements, as all assessments will be delivered under the new arrangements when they resume.
To support preparation, summaries of the key changes have been published, providing a clear explanation of the changes to help candidates prepare.
Updates to this page
Published 23 September 2026