Construction apprenticeship standards

Supporting construction apprenticeships for the future workforce

Construction skills are central to the country’s future – from building homes and infrastructure to sustainable communities. With skills shortages across the industry and demand for skilled trades rising, apprenticeships are critical to developing a workforce that’s site ready. At City & Guilds, we work with providers to deliver high-quality construction apprenticeships, so far helping over 10,000 construction apprentices achieve certification through hands-on skills development, trusted assessment, and clear progression routes.

As the sector evolves with apprenticeship reforms, whether you already deliver City & Guilds construction apprenticeships or are exploring your next steps, this page brings together the latest updates, new launches and practical resources from across our construction apprenticeship offer.

Explore what’s available now, what’s coming next, and how we can support you to plan through change with confidence.

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Construction: Foundation apprenticeship

City & Guilds Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Onsite Trades is a progression-focused programme designed to equip young people with essential construction skills and support their transition into the industry.

This apprenticeship blends technical knowledge, practical experience, and employability behaviours to help learners build strong foundations for a successful career in the built environment.

What sets us apart

Our new Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Onsite Trades is designed to tackle skills shortages with advance, site-ready capabilities. Here's what set's us apart.

Industry-relevant, future-focused

Developed with experts to reflect real-world bricklaying, plastering (solid and fibrous) and site carpentry techniques

Supports learner development and growing employer demand

Unrivalled support

Dedicated Partnership Team and specialist advisors

Access to webinars, network events, and curriculum planning support

Flexible & scalable delivery

Pre-gateway assessment booking

Workplace-relevant assessments that enhance employability

Proven capability & scale

Over 100,000 EPAs delivered with a 90% pass rate

Market leader in EPA certifications with 13.1% of total EPAs completed

Support you can count on

Our solutions help you stay on track and deliver quality outcomes every step of the way.