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City & Guilds Technicals New Generation

For tomorrow's building services engineering and construction workforce

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City & Guilds Technicals New Generation qualifications in BSE and Construction are our reformed newly developed level 2 and level 3 qualifications designed to equip learners with the practical and technical skills our industries need for the future.

Aligned to the same national occupational standards as apprenticeships, they reflect real-world practices across electrical installation, plumbing & heating and construction trades.

Developed in partnership with educators and employers, these qualifications combine the best of technical education helping learners build strong foundations for apprenticeships, employment, or further study.

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What’s available now?

The City & Guilds Technicals New Generation qualifications in construction and BSE are now live and ready for delivery. Designed with employers and industry experts, these qualifications combine practical skills with technical knowledge to prepare learners for real-world success.

Building Services Engineering

Electrical installations

Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical Installations

Construction

Bricklaying

Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Bricklaying

Painting & decorating

Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Painting & Decorating

Maintenance operations

Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Maintenance Operations

Plumbing & heating

Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Plumbing & Heating

Plastering

Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Plastering

Wood occupations

Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Wood Occupations

Built to enhance teaching. Designed to improve learner outcomes.

With Technicals New Generation, we’re going back to our roots, bringing together the best of vocational and technical education for building services engineering and construction in a way that:

Who are these qualifications for?

Providers looking for flexible, reform-ready qualifications that support curriculum planning and delivery. These qualifications can be delivered as part of a full-time study programme or as standalone qualifications..

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Our level 2 construction qualifications are ideal for:

Learners aged 16-18 or adults aged 19+ seeking a fully funded course to enter skilled employment in construction trades
Those looking for a pathway to progress onto an apprenticeship or further technical study (e.g. Level 3 qualifications)

Our level 3 BSE qualifications are ideal for:

Adults aged 19+ seeking a fully funded course as a step towards skilled employment, change career or get back into work
Those progressing to apprenticeships or further technical study

Why choose City & Guilds Technicals New Generation qualifications?

We’ve taken everything our customers value: practical learning, real-world relevance, and trusted support, and evolved it into qualifications designed for the future of BSE and construction:

Mapped to national occupational standards: aligned with industry needs and apprenticeship pathways
Free from fixed exam dates: no more teaching to the test
Holistically assessed: synoptic practical assessment and online theory testing
Streamlined for tutors: less marking, no moderation, and more time to focus on teaching and skills development
Designed for flexibility: co-deliver full-time learners and apprentices in the same classroom, across BSE and construction pathways