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The sectors we support​

Discover our sectors and explore qualifications, apprenticeships and skills solutions designed to support progression and long-term industry growth.

Working across 10 key sectors from construction to care, with over 1,400 programmes of study.

City & Guilds supports skills development across 10 key sectors, helping individuals, employers and industries build the skills they need.

Our offer spans more than 1,400 programmes, including qualifications, apprenticeships and workforce development solutions shaped by employer demand and national priorities.

Explore our sectors

Click the links below to find out more about what we offer in each sector.

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Building services engineering (BSE)

  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Heating and ventilation
  • Domestic gas

Explore BSE

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Construction & utilities

  • Carpentry & joinery
  • Bricklaying
  • Plastering
  • Painting & decorating
  • Utilities

Explore construction

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Engineering, manufacturing & transport

Explore engineering & manufacturing

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Land-based services

  • Agriculture
  • Animal care
  • Floristry
  • Horticulture

Explore land-based services

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Business, digital & professional services

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Skills for work & life

  • Employability
  • ESOL
  • English
  • Maths
  • Functional skills

Explore skills for work & life

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Hospitality, catering, retail & tourism

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Spotlight on: Digital

Digital skills sit at the heart of every sector. From data and emerging technologies to cyber security and cloud systems, we offer digital programmes that help organisations respond to change and prepare learners to build careers in the digital industry.

Explore digital

What we offer – products and services, by sector

Use the tables below to see which products and qualification levels are available in your sector:


Products and services, available by sector

Sector Qualifications Apprenticeships Training validation and skills consultancy Digital platforms and learning content
Building services engineering (BSE)
Construction & utilities
Engineering, manufacturing & transport
Land‑based services
Business, digital & professional services
Skills for work & life
Health, care & early years
Hair & beauty
Hospitality, catering, retail & tourism
Other skills

Qualification levels, available by sector

Sector Entry Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 and above
Building services engineering (BSE)
Construction & utilities
Engineering, manufacturing & transport
Land‑based services
Business, digital & professional services
Skills for work & life
Health, care & early years
Hair & beauty
Hospitality, catering, retail & tourism
Other skills

Apprenticeship levels, available by sector

Sector Foundation Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 and above
Building services engineering (BSE)
Construction & utilities
Engineering, manufacturing & transport
Land‑based services
Business, digital & professional services
Skills for work & life
Health, care & early years
Hair & beauty
Hospitality, catering, retail & tourism
Other skills

Talk to us today

If you have any questions about how we can work with you across your sectors, our team is here to help.

Contact us