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Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support an individual successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the individual for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living. These qualifications are aimed at
Entry 2 Entry 3 Level 1 Level 2
4290-11, 12, 13, 17, 70 and 71 will close to new registrations on 31st May 2022 and will be replaced by our new suite of light and electric vehicle qualifications 7290. Register for updates here. These qualifications are for anyone interested in starting or developing a career in the motor industr
Level 2 Level 3
Show that you have the skills to work effectively with animals with an award, certificate or diploma in Work-based Animal Care. These are flexible qualifications that cover the skills you need to work in animal welfare, zoos, wildlife establishments, dog grooming, pet care and retail, animal traini
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
These Beauty Therapy qualifications are for anyone interested in starting or advancing a beauty therapy career. Our certificates and diplomas cover a wide range of skills, from nail technology, photographic make up, facials, waxing and lash and brow treatments through to body massage, theatric
Learn the basics of repairing or refinishing any type of vehicles with these introductory vehicle systems, body and paint maintenance and cycle mechanics qualifications. You'll learn the basic skills you need to enrol in more advanced qualifications, and then get a job in a garage or body shop. Yo
Entry 3 Level 1 Level 2 SCQF 3 SCQF 4
This suite of qualifications provides the learner with all of the skills (from basic to advanced) in order to effectively monitor and make improvements to production and manufacturing processes. The learner will be assessed in the workplace and on completion of this qualification the lear
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Focussing upon the principles and practices of agriculture in a work-based setting, the learner will focus on areas of interest such as crop production, mixed farming, livestock production or poultry production, and can progress to a career within farming
Learners will gain the essential knowledge and skills required for a successful career in customer service for the travel and tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors.
PLEASE NOTE: From 01 October 2021 the Level 2 & 3 NVQ Diplomas in Decorative Finishing are being replaced by new versions and a different POS. All centres offering the current NVQs have been given auto approval to offer the new versions. Whilst we are waiting for the funding to be ap
The Award in Communication Cabling helps develop the knowledge and skills required to become effective in the installation of communication cables and connecting to relevant systems. For those who wish to progress further, the Certificate in Designing and Planning Communications Networks builds on t
The T Level Technical Qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control allows learners to gain an understanding of what is needed to work within the engineering industry. Topics covered include processes of production and manufacturing, materials, specialist machinery,
Level 3
4270-12 and 13 will close to new registrations on 31st May 2022. The new replacement qualifications 7270-12 and 13 will open for registrations on 1st June 2022. Register for updates here. For people working on maintaining and repairing vehicles (such as cars, vans, trucks or m
The following qualification will be closed from 1 August 2020: •1145-31 601/4507/9 City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Engineering (540) The following qualification will be closed from 1 August 2021: •1145-20 601/7241/1 City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Award in Engin
These qualifications, which are assessed in the workplace, are suitable for all learners within the furniture industry from restoring furniture, to designing upholstery or fitted kitchens, to managing furniture production a workshop. On completion of any of these qualifications the learn
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to work with plants - from maintaining turf as a groundskeeper, to caring for plants as a gardener, to designing gardens and parks as a landscape artist. You'll learn at a College or with a training provider and gain practical experience that will give you a
These qualifications will allow you to prove your skills working in an airport - whether at the departure gate or in the terminal. You'll build on your communications and operational skills and show you have the underlying knowledge needed for your particular role.
This qualification covers all aspects of working in operational and customer facing roles in the rail industry including cleaning, security, customer services and sales, driving and operating signals.
Level 2
The following qualification will be closed from 1 August 2020: • 4292-30 601/7382/8 City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in the Automotive Industry The following qualificat
Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Dog Walking Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Pet Sitting Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Animal Health, Husbandry and Handling Level 3 Certificate of Technical Competence in Animal Nutrition These are short practical qua
Opening for registrations in early 2022 The level 2 Award in Communication Cabling helps learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to become effective in the installation of communication cables and connecting to relevant systems. For those who wish to progress further, the L
These qualifications help you get your first job in the hospitality sector. You'll learn about many aspects of the industry and gain valuable practical and teamwork skills. The qualification covers various routes, including cookery, food service and the industry as a whole.
Entry 3 Level 1
These qualifications have been developed to be included within the Foundation Phase of the new Apprenticeship Standards for Boatbuilders, Marine Engineer, and Marine Electrician which will replace the current Level 2 and Level 3 Marine, Construction, Systems Engineering and Maintenance (Bo
The NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision is usually completed in the workplace, and demonstrates competency against the National Occupational Standards. It is a competency qualification in the Construction Building Apprenticeship Framework (England and Wales) (Occupational Work Supervisio
The UK is facing a shortage of railway engineering and operating skills to deliver the investment in renewing and improving the existing railway, together with exciting projects such as Thameslink, Crossrail 1 & 2, the Intercity Express Programme, High Speed 2 & 3 and Network Rail’s vi
On completion of the Level 2 & 3 NVQ Diplomas in Heating and Ventilation the learner will be in possession of the practical skills and knowledge to work on a range of specialised industrial, commercial and domestic installations.
Need a fast, effective introduction to customer service or looking to take your skills to the next level? The Awards in Customer Service are for you. You'll learn how to better meet your customers' needs - a skill that can lead to a better experience for your customers and improved career prospects
These qualifications will help you to develop the personal and work-related skills that could enable you to progress into further learning or supported employment, or enhance your independent living skills. You can also choose specialist units or develop the kind of skills and ability that are of in
Entry 2 Entry 3
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to work in the countryside - from managing an estate as a gamekeeper to monitoring animal populations to keeping a river healthy for fishing. You'll learn with a training provider and gain practical experience that will give you an edge in the world of work.
These knowledge-based qualifications form part of the Apprenticeship Framework for Environmental Conservation, Equine and Floristry and the Advanced Apprenticeship Framework for Environmental Conservation, Equine, Forestry and Floristry. They are also ideal for professional development and preparing
The qualification is designed to be delivered as a stand-alone qualification, or run along side other programmes of learning, for example a study programme.
These qualifications provide a progression route into managing an agricultural enterprise and develop all the skills and knowledge you need to be effective in that role. It is suitable for those working with livestock and with crops. It can also be used as CPD assessments for the industry. This qual
Level 4
They are essential for people starting out in a career as an engineering maintenance operative or technician and can be undertaken within an Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship. Completed in the workplace they allow people to demonstrate their competence, set against National Occupational Stand
The T Level Technical Qualification in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing allows learners to gain an understanding of what is needed to work within the engineering industry. Topics covered include customer and client requirements, principles of design, design process
Important Update: All awarding organisations are required by external regulators and funding agencies to regularly review performance and take-up of their products and services. Following a review City & Guilds has come to the difficult decision to no longer offer qualifications in Travel and To
Level 1
City & Guilds welding courses are designed for a range of abilities: from beginners who need basic welding training, to experienced welders who want to develop specialist skills.
For those employed in the logistics sector who want to prove their competence in a supervisory or management role. This qualification covers all the essential skills and knowledge needed to ensure that goods reach their destinations safely and efficiently, such as: supervising the receipt, storage
City & Guilds CAD courses provide comprehensive training on Computer Aided Design software. Our range of CAD training qualifications will help you develop your career in manufacturing or engineering design, whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced designer looking to acquire spe
They are essential for people starting out in a career as a welder or fabricator and can be undertaken within an Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship. Completed in the workplace they allow people to demonstrate their competence, set against National Occupational Standards, in a wide range of wel
Focussing on the major disciplines within engineering, the learner will gain the knowledge and hand skills needed to develop or build on a successful career in engineering and advanced manufacturing. They are also vital components of an Intermediate and Advanced Engineering apprenticeship.
A1 Preliminary Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Energy Assessment is a regulated industry in the UK and is undertaken across a number of different situations including domestic buildings, non-domestic and commercial buildings, and air-conditioning systems. The Domestic Energy Assessor produces an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) using the m
Level 3 Level 4
These cleaning qualifications will help professional cleaners work safely and effectively and provide a high quality service. They are small, award size qualifications at Entry 3, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of a practical nature and they cover a variety of tasks relevant to modern cleaning op
Level 1 Level 2
These brand new qualifications provide a broad understanding of waste management, recycling and facilities services.
Important: please see the ‘Replacement Unit Mapping May 2022’ document under ‘Centre documents’ on the DOCUMENTS page for details of vendor and programming-specific units that have been removed, and their generic alternatives that are available in their place. The Level 4 Di
The Word Processing Techniques qualifications can prepare you for the modern workplace by equipping you with skills and knowledge to effectively use word processing software. They are designed to test your ability, through practical tasks to enable you to use word processing soft
Important: please see the ‘Replacement Unit Mapping May 2022’ document under ‘Centre documents’ on the DOCUMENTS page for details of vendor and programming-specific units that have been removed, and their generic alternatives that are available in their place. 7540-12 and 75
Our certificates and diplomas in Sugarcraft cover a wide range of skills from cupcakes and cake pops, royal icing techniques, creating a botanical sugar floral study through to techniques using chocolate couverture.
The Level 2 and 3 Diplomas are hybrid qualifications, made up of competence and knowledge units, whilst the Level 4 NVQ Diploma is competence based. From learning to carry out basic administrative tasks to gaining higher level support skills, qualifications in Business Administration can
Get ahead in marketing with these practical qualifications. These professional qualifications will show your employer that you have specialist marketing and all round project management skills to get the job done. This qualification is part of the apprenticeship framework.
This qualification forms part of a suite of qualifications designed to develop the skills of learners that are interested in entering or are already in a customer service or sales related position.
This qualification is part of all automotive apprenticeship frameworks in England and Wales and will enable learners to develop an understanding of the automotive industry and the role of their organisation within the industry. Understand their role within the organisation and their rights and res
For people working in a supervisory capacity on a construction site, the NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision is usually completed in the workplace, and demonstrates competency against the National Occupational Standards.
PLEASE NOTE: From 01 August 2022, 6574-21 to 28 Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) has been replaced with 6574-40 to 49 Level 2 NVQ in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction). A new QAN is available, funding
This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and above who work or want to work in the construction industry and specialise in the area of painting and decorating.
Please Note: The 6167-02 qualification has undergone a rebuild and each 6167-02 qualification now has its own unique reference number. Therefore, we have replaced what was under 6167-02 with new separate qualifications, 6167-03 to -18. Please see the updated 6167-01 and the 6167-03 to -18 qu
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For those who would like to work in the logistics, warehousing or distribution industry as responsible for fork lift truck operations, including: the loading and unloading of goods in a warehousing and storage environment, the transfer and positioning of loads for driving and manoeuvring in com
Want to turn your love of sport and leisure activities into a career? This qualification is designed to give you a solid introduction to working in the sport and active leisure industry. You'll gain greater awareness of the industry and what you can do to succeed in employment, as well as an unders
The 3087-02 Level 2 Diploma in Children's Care Learning and Development (Northern Ireland) allows learners to learn about child development and to develop and refine some of the practical and technical skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Early Years and Childcare Sector.
These qualifications were replaced by 2305 Electrical Power Engineering qualifications in March 2021. The updated qualification content is based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Energy & Utility Skills for the industry. These SCQF level 5 & 6 knowledge and competence qual
Level 5 Level 6 SCQF 5
These qualifications assess your skills and ability in preparing and operating winter services vehicles and equipment. Successful candidates will be eligible to obtain a NEREO operative or supervisor's qualification registration card, endorsed with the appropriate category, valid for a five-year per
The Diploma in Game and Wildlife Management enables you to develop and demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in this industry. Subjects covered include promoting, monitoring and maintaining the health, safety and security of the workplace to preparing deer for human con
These qualifications replaced 6150 in December 2021. They are for those who have to enter, supervise or manage confined spaces. They are short course single unit qualifications and the updated qualification content is based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Energy & Utility Ski
The Level 4 and 5 Diplomas in Engineering focus on advanced engineering, with a wide choice of units to provide a flexible route to career success as a professional engineer. You will have the potential to fulfil a role within Engineering that requires a high level of responsibility requiring the us
Level 4 Level 5
These qualifications are available at levels 1-3, and evaluate learners' abilities to produce accounts for businesses. They are suitable for anyone looking for a qualification as the starting point for a career in book-keeping and accounts or who wish to enhance their skills to progress their career
A1 Preliminary Level 1
Designed to reflect the current and future needs of employers, these qualifications provide a solid grounding in the sales theory and sales techniques. You will cover the essential skills and knowledge required to identify and meet customers needs, identify relevant regulatory requirements, apply le
City & Guilds English for Business Communications is a realistic and innovative exam based on a simulation approach. The candidate is placed in the role of a business person who finds a set of authentic-looking communications - letters, faxes, emails - in their in-tray when they come into the of
These qualifications cover all aspects of life in a modern office - from handling mail, invoices and stock control to dealing with HR issues, preparing business documents and boosting customer service.
City & Guilds domestic heating and plumbing courses cover the essential knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in domestic plumbing and heating. Areas of study include: Domestic hot and cold water systems Central heating systems Sanitation systems Environmental tech
Focussing on the major principles of F-Gas and Ozone depleting substances (ODS) in stationery refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems, learners who successfully complete this qualification will be legally entitled to work on these systems within the UK in line with the 2009 F-Gas
This EPA is for the previous version of the Digital Support Technician standard (ST0120 v1.0). For centres with apprentices intending to take EPA for the revised version of this standard (ST0120 v1.1), please go to the 9703 webpage. The Level 3 Digital Support Technician Apprenticeship is designed
These qualifications cover all aspects of Gas and Water network construction. They were designed by industry and cover technical skills in areas such as excavating, electrofusion welding, operating tools and machinery and installation, while maintaining safety standards. All level 2 qualifica
With a qualification in Housing, you can progress your housing career by learning how to work with colleagues and customers in a way that promotes safe, ethical and sustainable working practices. You'll gain the skills to provide an enhanced service to customers by applying organisational policies
This qualification allows learners to develop the knowledge and skills required for employment and/or career progression in the manufacturing industry sector in general. Learners will understand how to carry out their work safely, and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and
4510-11 Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) & 4510-12 Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
There are a number of pathways to successfully achieving this qualification in engineering construction, enabling you to boost the specialist knowledge and skills you need for roles such as pipefitter and rigger. This qualification is part of the apprenticeship framework.
These single unit short course qualifications have been developed in conjunction with industry for those involved in working in excavations across a range of sectors including utilities. They are also suitable as a refresher or CPD training. There are four qualifications covering mechanical,
These qualifications have been replaced by 2304 in March 2021. The updated qualification content is based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Energy & Utility Skills for the industry. These qualifications are for those who work or would like to work in the Power industry and&nbs
Prove your competence in handling medication for animals with the Awards in Veterinary Medicines. For the Level 2 qualification, you'll show you have the skills and knowledge to safely store, administer, dispose of and maintain veterinary medicines. At Level 3, you'll demonstrate your ability to pre
Energy Assessment is a regulated industry in the UK and is undertaken across a number of different situations including domestic buildings. The Domestic Energy Assessor produces an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) using the most recent version of RdSAP when a building is sold or let, and an accr
This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and above who work or want to work in the construction industry and specialise in Bricklaying.
SCQF 6
Important Update: All awarding organisations are required by external regulators and funding agencies to regularly review performance and take-up of their products and services. Following a review City & Guilds has come to the difficult decision to no longer offer qualifications in Retail, Wareh
The 3086 suite of qualifications has been designed specifically for those working in a range of roles in health and social care settings in Northern Ireland. The suite consists of the following qualifications: 3086-02 Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Northern Ireland) 3086-03 Level 3 Dip
The Diploma in Work-based Trees and Timber enables you to develop the skills in forestry and arboriculture that employers are looking for. Pathways include forestry establishment, maintenance and harvesting, green wood trades, and arboriculture.
The Certificate and Diploma in Land-based technology provide a stepping stone into the workplace, higher education, or career progression. Based mainly in the classroom, you will also be able to practise essential engineering skills in a land-based work environment. UCAS tariff Certificate in
Focussing upon the fundamental practical skills in horticulture, the learner will be able to learn skills such as planting out, preparing ground, pruning, using a mower, maintaining turf or constructing a path.
Focussing upon the principles and practices of horticulture in a work-based environment, the learner will be able to start or build on a career in areas of interest, such as landscaping, production horticulture, sports turf or Parks and Gardens.
The following qualifications are now closed, all other qualifications under 0174 remain open for registrations: 0174-30 601/7453/5 Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Horticulture 0174-32 601/7455/9 Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Horticulture (720) 0174-35 601/7507/2 Level 3 Ad
This is the ideal qualification for creative learners who love to work with textiles! You will develop all the knowledge and practical skills you need for a successful career in the textile sector.
The following qualification is now closed: 603/0358/X Level 2 Technical Certificate in Beauty Retail (360) (6003-21) The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Beauty Therapy (450) is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the beauty therapy industry. Learners could progress
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma for Customer Service Practitioner The City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma for Customer Service Practitioners qualification is suitable for anyone who is involved in any customer focused role in any industry. The objective of the qualification is to support a custom
This suite of qualifications has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the Adult Social Care workforce in England. The qualifications are based on the Skills for Care Qualification Specifications. The suite consists of the following qualifications: 3096-02 Level 2 Adult Social Care Ce
Level 2 Level 3 Level 5
Have an interest in flying? Considered cabin crew? This qualification can help you get your career started. You'll learn how to operate a flight safely - by preparing the cabin, welcoming and boarding passengers, offering customer service and sales, demonstrating safety procedures and de
The course in Design and Craft is available in over 100 crafts such as fashion, ceramics, media, interior decoration, textiles, woodwork, flower arranging, corsetry, cake decoration and bookbinding.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
These Level 1 knowledge qualifications, available to learners in Wales and Northern Ireland, have been developed in partnership with Skills for Care and Development to be used as and introduction to working in adult social care or with children and young people.
The Creative Hair and Beauty Studies qualifications are ideal for learners looking for a career in Hair or Beauty or a combined Hair and Beauty career. These qualifications allow learners to develop their creative skills and underpinning knowledge
There are two pathways within the Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care route: Agriculture, Land Management and Production Animal Care and Management Each pathway includes the common core and a choice of core pathways and occupational specialisms. The common core element of the
These are knowledge qualifications that can be used as an introduction to working in adult social care or with children and young people. The qualifications cover a variety of areas, including: equality, diversity and inclusion; introduction to the role of a social care worker; health and safety; an
The diploma in Work-based Land-based Engineering Operations develops the skills and knowledge you'll need for a successful career as an engineer in this sector.
Focussing upon the major principles and practices within modern Horse Care and Management in a College-based setting, the learner will be able to start or build on a career in the Equine Industry. UCAS tariff Certificate in Land Based Services Grade
First teaching of these qualifications is September 2016 The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry is for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional knowledge and skills that will lead to meaningful employment in the floristry industry. Learners wil
This qualification will close for registrations on 31 July 2021 and has now been replaced by 4238. The Diploma in Dental Nursing gives learners the knowledge and skills in dental nursing both in direct chairside work and providing support in a range of dental treatments. Learners will learn about v
This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and above who work or want to work in the construction industry and specialise in working with wood. There are four trade areas available: site carpentry, bench joinery, shopfitting joinery, and wood machining. UCAS tariff Level 3 Diploma in Site Carp