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These pages provide you with help & guidance, covering all aspects of delivering & administering City & Guilds qualifications, including how to contact us.
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Every organisation is unique, and so are your goals. High-quality, relevant and tailored training is key to remaining competitive, and recognising skills will set your business apart – making you fit for the future.
T Levels are level 3 technical qualifications that sit alongside apprenticeships and A Levels within a reformed skills training system. Find out more about these reforms and how City & Guilds can help.
Explore City & Guilds range of apprenticeships and options to gain recognised qualifications and improve the sustainable skills of your employees.
Building digital skills for the future. Preparing occupational digital apprenticeships End-Point for Assessment success. Learn more.
Catering skills for the future. Preparing occupational Hospitality and Catering apprenticeships End-Point for Assessment success. Learn more.
Support available for apprenticeships providers in the engineering, manufacturing and transport industries. Help prepare apprentices for EPA success. Learn more.
Our EPA Partnership Managers are on hand to support our customers through the entire apprenticeship journey, helping to navigate the process of End-point assessment.
A key pillar in our apprenticeship offer is our people and at City & Guilds we take a personal approach in supporting our customers as they navigate the world of apprenticeship standards.
As a leading brand in apprenticeships and qualifications in Adult and Child Care, we cover a range of standards and have the assessment infrastructure in place to service end-point assessment (EPA) demand.
Support available for apprenticeships providers in the Occupational business and Customer Service. Help prepare apprentices for EPA success. Learn more.
City and Guilds specialises in apprenticeships and qualifications in health, we cover a wide range of standards and have the assessment infrastructure in place to service end-point assessment (EPA) demand.
Support available for apprenticeships providers in the Construction and BSE sector. Help prepare apprentices for EPA success. Learn more.
Occupational hair-preparing apprentices for End-Point Assessment success. Learn more.
Thank you for your interest in apprenticeships and EPA. Please visit EPA Service page.
Want to deliver Engineering and Manufacturing T Levels? From September 2022, City & Guilds will offer these T Levels. Learn more.
Support for training providers and colleges delivering apprenticeships. Access resources, advice, and guidance from City & Guilds for successful delivery.
Discover our series of informative and thought-provoking webinars and events that cover all aspects of the apprenticeship reforms in the UK.
Supporting automotive apprenticeship providers with high-quality learning experiences and EPA success. Discover our comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
Find out the impact of our apprenticeships with success stories from apprentices, and what it means to them.
City & Guilds is a government-approved EPA provider you can trust to offer effective end-point assessment services for a range of new apprenticeship standards
City & Guilds offer a wide range of apprenticeship programs for every level of apprentice. Check out all the different apprenticeship standards on offer here.
City & Guilds are the UK's leading provider of apprenticeships and vocational training. Click here to find out more about delivering an apprenticeship.
Find out more about funding and grants available for the government apprenticeship standards administered by City & Guilds and apprenticeship levy.
Apprenticeships are a well-respected and popular route in to work across many industries. Explore their benefits and find the right programme for you.
Prior to starting his City and Guilds apprenticeship Phil was a community-based mental health support for SYHA’s Take Notice Service.
Pennine Labels reach new digital heights with apprentice success.
Businesses must be flexible to move with the times and take advantage of the opportunities that come along.
Taylor Wimpey and Geason celebrated the success of their apprentices as they earned their first distinctions in the new Bricklayer apprenticeship standard.
A collection of support and guidance materials to aide your EPA journey.
Discover City & Guilds-endorsed centres in your area with the resources to facilitate end-point assessments across a number of sectors
Prepare for end-point assessment with helpful videos. Including tips for both face-to-face and remote events, aimed at apprentices and providers.
Plan your apprentices' EPA dates efficiently. Discover pre-gateway services for Construction, Transport Maintenance, and Engineering standards with City & Guilds.
Plan ahead with an overview of new standards we will be launching and revisions to existing standards in the year ahead.
As a key part of the evolution of our end-point assessment service delivery we’re introducing a NEW EPA platform called EPA Pro at City & Guilds.
From unrivalled technical and personal EPA support from our dedicated team to on-programme resources and assessment preparation for EPA – our high-quality support and assessment resources give apprentices the confidence to succeed.
City & Guilds has developed a wide range of qualifications in International English. We're no longer accepting International ESOL (IESOL) and Spoken ESOL (ISESOL) certificates.
City and Guilds range of utilities qualifications support the construction, installation and maintenance of the infrastructure.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Creative Arts, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds Technicals for 14-19 year olds is a new approach to skills-based education, designed to bridge the gap between education and employment
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Transport Maintenance, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in the Security Industry including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Hairdressing and Barbering, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Education and Training, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
Our oil and gas qualifications cover all aspects of monitoring and maintenance of production line processes within the industry.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in the Logistics sector, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a range of qualifications in Built Environment Services, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. View our list of qualifications and apprenticeships.
The new and improved building services engineering portfolio has new craft qualifications such as plumbing, heating and electrical and gas installation, with a range of support materials.
Guidance and key information to support customers through the level 3 and below post-16 qualification reforms in England.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Engineering ,including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds essential qualifications for Skills for Work and Life. Available for English, Maths, ICT, digital skills, as well as in employability and personal/ social development. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Travel, Tourism and Aviation including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds, in collaboration with the National Land Based College (NLBC) has designed Land Based Technical Qualifications to increase skills levels in the land based sector.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Manufacturing Industry, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Sport and Recreation, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds childcare courses, Children and Young People, Playwork and Youthwork qualifications. Leading vocational education and training organisation.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Retail and Warehousing, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
All our qualifications explained. Our qualifications span across eight levels, reaching more than 25 industries- we offer NVQ, SVQ & VRQ qualifications.
City & Guilds Construction, Trades qualifications, plastering courses and construction courses. Leading vocational education and training organisation.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Justice and emergency services, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds Health and Social care courses. Leading vocational education and training organisation.
The Professional Recognition Awards have been developed for those at the highest professional levels within their chosen careers.
As a leading Awarding Organisation working in Adult Care we are delighted to offer two exciting NEW diplomas: 3086-31 Level 3 (Diploma in Adult Care) and 3086-51 Level 5 (Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care) in England.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Health and Social Care. Find the teaching and learning materials on this page.
See the endorsements and recognitions for City & Guilds Health and Social Care qualifications, including from the UK Department of Health.
Key documents from City & Guilds for health and social care.
The Leader in Adult Care will guide and inspire teams to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological or intellectual challenges. They will be a leader of the care team and will develop and implement a values-based c
The adult care worker role is a key element of adult care and support provision. Adult care workers work directly with users of services in a range of care and support settings including day care, residential care, dementia services, learning disabilities services and also in individuals&rsquo
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
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
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
Level 1
Click here to sign up for our virtual drop-in sessions, taking place on 25 June 2021 between 1.00pm - 4.45pm, for centres to come together to discuss and contribute to the design of the new qualification that will potentially replace the current 3095-31. These qualifications are endorsed by Skills
Level 2 Level 3
The lead adult care worker role is crucial to high quality adult care and support provision. Lead adult care workers work directly with users of services in a range of care and support settings including day care, residential care, dementia services, learning disabilities services and also in indivi
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.
This award will provide you with the essential knowledge of employment responsibilities and rights of individuals working in a range of roles in health and social care or children and young people's settings.
Level 2
These qualifications will allow learners to acquire the knowledge of a number of essential areas of working in adult social care. The Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care is part of the Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Framework. Please use the following links to check funding
From helping people with a particular need to providing vital assistance to healthcare professionals in the care of patients, Health and Social Care Apprenticeships provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to work in a variety of health and social care settings. Whilst we do not off
Start your journey in the dynamic and ever-growing field of dental care today with one of our Level 3 Dental courses: The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry to Professional Practice for Dental Nurses (Diploma) (5238-30) has been developed as part of the Qualification Reforms in England, is
Level 3
The Dental Nurse role is a key element of the dental care professionals team and complements the role of other members of the dental team. One of the primary roles is to provide chairside support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care. Dental nurses may work in a variety of
Clinical Healthcare Support Apprenticeships provide learners with the knowledge and skills to work in a variety of health care settings providing vital assistance to healthcare professionals in diagnosing, treating and caring for patients. Whilst we do not offer a single point of registration for
These awards cover the employment and personal learning skills you need for a range of roles in the health sector. They are part of the Apprenticeship Frameworks in Health, including Allied Health Profession Support, Clinical Healthcare, Dental Nursing, Healthcare Support Services, Pathology Support
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services is recognised by the NHS, Europe's largest employer and based on the latest National Occupational Standards for Health. This qualification is for you if you want to progress in a career in healthcare support, in a non‐c
This qualification is endorsed by Skills for Health. The Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support is a competence based qualification which has been developed with Skills for Health and healthcare employers. This qualification is a mandatory component of the Senior Healthcare support Worker apprentic
This diploma is part of an apprenticeship framework, developed by Skills for Health. This diploma is aimed at all assistant practitioners. It focuses on consolidation of learning and on embedding consistently good practice in core areas, as well as the development of additional knowledge and skill
Level 5
This qualification is for learners who work as or are progressing towards Senior Healthcare Support Worker roles. The qualification is also recognised as a mandatory qualification in the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standard, as a Gateway requirement.
This suite of qualifications supports the Department of Health's national end of life care strategy in England. It aims to improve end of life care practice and establish a standard across all services. These qualifications are for people working with those reaching the end of their lives. The&nb
Care Leadership and Management Apprenticeship Apprenticeship provides learners with the knowledge and skills to manage in adult health and social care and children and young people settings in Wales. Whilst we do not offer a single point of registration for this framework we do offer the co
Click here to sign up for our virtual drop-in sessions, taking place on 2 July 2021 between 1.00pm - 4.45pm, for centres to come together to discuss and contribute to the design of the new qualification that will potentially replace the current 3080-50. This qualification is endorsed by Sk
The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Healthcare, Care and Childcare is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in one of these sectors. Learners could progress into employment, onto and Apprenticeship or may wish to further their studies by taking other qualifications at Level 3. The L
Currently 700,000 people in the UK have dementia and this figure is expected to double over the next few decades. The Awards in Awareness of Dementia/Certificates in Dementia Care will help to improve health and care services supporting individuals diagnosed with dementia.
These qualifications are designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to care for others in a broad range of health or social care settings. A Diploma in Health and Social Care is flexible to suit all fields of health and social care. Learners can select a pathway that suits the
Level 4
This qualification, specific to Northern Ireland, provides an induction to a career in adult social care. It covers all the essential knowledge you need to get started and progress in this sector.
This qualification is for those individuals who act as independent advocates in both statutory and/or non-statutory roles. It has been designed to meet the needs of independent advocates working in England and in Northern Ireland. The qualification provides the opportunity to develop both the skil
This qualification has been specifically designed to support the role of the Independent Advocate. Please note that our Level 3 qualifications have now been replaced by 3614.
Open for registrations First bookings: from 1st April 2021 First assessments: from 1st May 2021 The Lead Practitioner in Adult Care will guide and inspire team members to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psycho
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
A suite of qualifications which measure the knowledge and skills required to meet the support needs of primary, secondary and special needs schools. Achieving one of the qualifications demonstrates an individual's ability relating to pupil welfare, care, behaviour and learning.
The Learning Support qualifications support the professionalisation of the learning support workforce. This qualification suite is underpinned by the National Occupational Standards for Learning Support staff. All the Certificate qualifications contain three common mandatory units which include the
Our Supporting in Learning and Teaching Apprenticeships provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support learning and teaching in the education environment. Areas covered range from supporting children and young people's health and safety to preparing display boards in sc
Learning Support apprenticeships provide learners with the technical knowledge and real practical experience required for Learning Support staff. Areas include providing general learning support to individuals and/or groups, supporting disabled learners, deaf learners and learners who need help with
Important Notice – Replacement Qualification from September 2024 From September 2024 the new 6504-51 Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills) will replace the 6502-51/52 Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or ‘DET’) as the recognised teaching qualification for the FE and
Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistants Certificate has been developed as part of the Qualification Reforms in England and are approved for funding and will be available for first teaching in September 2025. This qualification has been designed with the involvement of a
These qualifications cover the personal skills in English or Mathematics required for entry to specialist teaching training programmes.
Awards in Teaching, Training and Assessing Learning are designed for training support staff and trainers in post-16 education and training. The Advanced and Specialist Advanced Diplomas are designed for qualified teachers, first level managers or those preparing for higher education. You'll need a
Level 1 Level 3
This qualification has been developed to enable those working or intending to work in the Further Education and Skills sector (FES) to gain a full teaching qualification by meeting the occupational standards developed and approved by employer representatives and other stakeholders across the FES sec
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF), in association with City & Guilds, has produced revised guidance for the Assessment and Quality Assurance qualifications available across all Awarding Organisations. This can be found, alongside a guide to the key changes, on the ETF's FE Advice websi
Level 3 Level 4
These qualifications help to improve standards of practice for those working in training and development. They include a range of 'mini qualifications' to boost special skills and knowledge. This qualification is part of the Learning and Development apprenticeship framework. Our Learning & Deve
The City & Guilds Skills Awards have been designed to provide a broad introduction to essential practical skills in areas of work as diverse as construction, engineering, hospitality and IT. Employer Benefits: City & Guilds works in partnership with organisations like yours, listening to
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The City & Guilds Skills Awards have been designed to provide a broad introduction to essential practical skills in areas of work as diverse as construction, engineering, hospitality and IT. Employer Benefits: •City & Guilds works in partnership with organisations like yours, list
Our Learning and Development Apprenticeships provide learners with the skills needed for a career in learning and development. From planning and preparing training programmes and resources, assess and verify learner achievement to providing advice to learners. Please note: Key Skills (3638) close
The Personal and Professional Development Award allow you to play a key part in your own development and demonstrate important transferable skills. These awards can be gained at work or through a variety of structured activities.
The City & Guilds Introduction to Trainer Skills is designed to provide the participants with a sound introduction to the concepts of a systematic approach to training. It is comprehensive in content at this level, building the skills, knowledge and abilities of a participant that is requi
Supporting in Learning and Teaching Apprenticeships provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support learning and teaching in the education environment. Areas covered range from supporting children and young people's health and safety to preparing display boards in school
These qualifications provide learners with the skills and underpinning knowledge required by employers in a broad range of roles where information, advice or guidance is provided.
Please find below some frequently asked questions and their answers, which will help you understand some of the technical qualifications development, delivery, industry placements, and T Levels funding.
Interested in delivering T Levels? Construction and Building Service Engineering T Levels from September 2021 (England only). Learn more.
T Levels are a two-year programme choice that follows GCSEs and could give you a head start towards the career you want.
The City & Guilds T Level foundation year is a full-time one-year study programme developed in conjunction with T Level providers to support progression onto a T Level.
Here you’ll find a range of teaching, learning and planning resources for tutors as well as information and support regarding approval, quality assurance, registration, bookings, timelines, fees and communications for all staff.
How do employers get involved in T Levels/industry placements? Ready to join Employer Industry Board? Find out more.
Keep up-to date with the latest City & Guilds T Levels events.