Now that you've decided to do a City & Guilds Senior Award, applying couldn't be easier. All you need to do is simply download a copy of the relevant application form, send this back to us with a cheque for the relevant sum and any supporting evidence for your application.

Applicants must provide evidence that they have performed competently in a relevant work environment. Evidence of industrial achievement may take the form of an industrial qualification (e.g. an industry recognised apprenticeship) or confirmation from a current or recent employer of at least five years' appropriate employment.

Candidates applying for Fellowship status may apply personally may be nominated by sponsors or be invited by the Council of City & Guilds to receive the award. Referees and sponsors will themselves be people of national standing.

Candidates applying for either a Graduateship or Membership can opt to receive guidance and support from a qualified City & Guilds assessor. This advisor will be able to answer your queries about the format of the report, what is required, and can review example parts of your thesis. For thesis route candidates, this is an optional service: those who do not wish to have guidance and support do not need to. For portfolio route candidates, guidance and support is built into the fee.