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The automotive sector is changing fast, and skilled technicians have never been more in demand. For the RAC and North London Garages (NLG), apprenticeships are the key to building a confident, future‑ready workforce.

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Functional Skills Assessment updates 2016

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4270-52 will close for registrations on 31 December 2026. For people working on maintaining and repairing vehicles (such as cars, vans, trucks or motorcycles) who would like to demonstrate their competence on their own workplace.  Learners can progress from their first

Level 2 Level 3

4290-32/33/52 will close to new registrations on 31 December 2026 These qualifications are for anyone interested in starting or developing a career in the motor industry, whether you want to maintain and repair different types of vehicles or fit and replace parts and tyres. Level 3 Diploma in Ligh

Level 2 Level 3

Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeships provide learners with skills and knowledge in specialist areas of expertise within the Aerospace sector. Areas include engineering operations and techniques; and maintenance of equipment and machinery. Whilst we do not offer a single point of registration

Automotive: Qualification support webinars Get the guidance you need to deliver our new qualification with confidence. Qualification overview webinar: Explore the key elements of the qualification, including its scope, unit content, assessment strategy, assessor and IQA requirements, approval proce

Level 2

For technicians working on mobile air conditioning systems containing F gas refrigerants who want to gain a licence to handle refrigerants in compliance with the minimum requirements of Regulation (EC) 307/2008. The qualification also meets the requirements for mandatory F-Gas certification in

Level 3

9304-12 Version 1.0: Registrations Open, EPA bookings and assessments available  9304-22 Version 1.1: Registrations Open, EPA bookings and assessments available 9304-32 Version 1.3: Registrations, EPA bookings and assessments available January 2026 This level 2 apprenticeship standard is aimed

9322-12 Version 1.2: Registrations Open, EPA bookings and assessments available 9322-13 Version 1.3: Registrations, EPA bookings and assessments available on 29th September 2025 A Vehicle Damage Panel Technician works within the Collision Repair workshop, demonstrating expert working knowledge i

These qualifications are now restricted to approved centres only while we undertake a review of the suite. These qualifications have been developed to be included within the Foundation Phase of the new Apprenticeship Standards for Boatbuilders, Marine Engineer, and Marine Electrician which will rep

Level 2 Level 3

The UK is facing a shortage of railway engineering and operating skills to deliver the investment in renewing and improving the existing railway, together with exciting projects such as Thameslink, Crossrail 1 & 2, the Intercity Express Programme, High Speed 2 & 3 and Network Rail’s vi

Level 2 Level 3

7597-10-11-12-14-19 in Rail Engineering will close for registrations on 31 December 2026. For those who would like to start a career in the rail industry and progress either through an apprenticeship or proving competence of the skills and knowledge required for each of the following areas: t

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

7484-02 will be closing for registrations on 31 August 2026. This qualification provides a basic knowledge and understanding to start a career in the rail industry as an apprentice: from making station announcements, operating signals and control room equipment to providing services to passeng

Level 2

7596-20 will close for registrations on 31 August 2026. 7596-22/23/25 will close for registrations on 31 December 2026. These qualifications cover all aspects of working in operational and customer facing roles in the rail industry including cleaning, security, customer services and sales, driving

Level 2

This qualification recognises the essential professional knowledge and skills that you have developed working in the rail industry at a supervisory level.

Level 3

Our Rail Apprenticeships provide learners with the skills in specialist areas of expertise while giving them knowledge of the wider rail industry. Areas include track and signalling maintenance; passenger rail services; rail freight services; controlling train movements; and railway infrastructure.

Level 2

The UK is facing a shortage of railway engineering and operating skills to deliver the investment in renewing and improving the existing railway, together with exciting projects such as Thameslink, Crossrail 1 & 2, the Intercity Express Programme, High Speed 2 & 3 and Network Rail’s vi

Level 2 Level 3

This level 2 apprenticeship standard is aimed at learners who would like to become rail engineering operatives. A rail engineering operative provides support to rail technicians and engineers working on the safe construction, installation, maintenance and renewal of the railways to provide a safe an

These qualifications are for anyone who wants to become an MOT Tester or an MOT Manager (Authorised Examiner/ Designated Manager).  Anyone who wants to become an MOT Tester, or an Authorised Examiner/ Designated Manager will need to achieve these qualifications as a first step towards becoming

Level 2 Level 3

This qualification will provide the knowledge and expertise required to enable bus drivers to deliver a consistent level of service to customers using buses within London. Any new Transport for London bus driver will need to take this qualification as a mandatory requirement.

Level 2

Coming Soon: These Assessments are for people currently working on Repairing and Refinishing the damaged paint and bodywork of vehicles, or as Vehicle Damage Assessors who would like to demonstrate their competence in their own workplace. Candidates must have at least 3 years’ experience in th

Level 3

For people working on maintaining and repairing the paint and bodywork of vehicles or as vehicle damage assessors who would like to demonstrate their competence on their own workplace.

Level 2 Level 3

These qualifications will close for registrations on 31 December 2026. These qualifications are for anyone interested in starting or developing a career in the motor industry in accident repair, whether you want to maintain and repair the paint and bodywork of a vehicle or become a Mechanical and E

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Learn the basics of repairing or refinishing any type of vehicles with these introductory vehicle systems, body and paint maintenance and cycle mechanics qualifications. You'll learn the basic skills you need to enrol in more advanced qualifications, and then get a job in a garage or body shop. Yo

Entry 3 Level 1 Level 2

These qualifications are aimed at anyone who would like to gain the skills and knowledge required to start a career in the automotive vehicle parts or vehicle sales sector.  Taking up our vehicle parts qualifications you will learn how to ensure that the right stock of vehicle p

Level 2 Level 3

Our Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence qualifications are for those working on maintaining and repairing vehicles (such as cars, vans, trucks or motorycles) who would like to demonstrate their competence within their workplace. Learners can progress from their first workshop repair job

Level 2 Level 3

Our Automotive Maintenance and Repair qualifications, at levels 1 through to level 4, are for anyone interested in starting or developing a career in the motor industry, whether you want to maintain and repair different types of vehicles (cars, vans, trucks, or even motorcycles), fit and replace par

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

These qualifications replaced the 2339 Electrical Power Engineering qualifications that expired in March 2021.  The updated qualification content is based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Energy & Utility Skills for the industry.

Level 2

6146 will close for registrations on 31 December 2026. These single unit short course qualifications have been developed in conjunction with industry for those involved in working in excavations across a range of sectors including utilities. They are also suitable as a refresher or CPD training.

Level 2

This qualification L2 has been replaced by POS 2304 These qualifications L3 will close for registrations on 31 December 2026. These qualifications are for those who work or would like to work in the Power industry and are available for job roles from wind turbine to meter insta

Level 3

These qualifications replaced 6150 in December 2021. They are for those who have to enter, supervise or manage confined spaces. They are short course single unit qualifications and the updated qualification content is based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Energy & Utility Ski

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

These qualifications will close for registrations on 31 December 2026.

SCQF 5

3654-06 Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice will close for registrations on 31 December 2026. Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice provide essential occupational health and safety know

Level 3 Level 5

This Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice qualification is for learners who wish to demonstrate and develop their skills and knowledge in managing health and safety for the workplace. 

Level 6

Please Note: The 6167-02 qualification has undergone a rebuild and each 6167-02 qualification now has its own unique reference number. Therefore, we have replaced what was under 6167-02 with new separate qualifications, 6167-03 to -18.  Please see the updated 6167-01 and the 6167-03 to -18 qu

No Level

This qualification has been developed from the national occupational standards for medium risk confined space for use in Tunnel Entry and Emergency Procedures.  It has been developed in conjunction with industry experts to be a pre-requisite for entering any tunnel. It is normal practice

Level 2

Power Transmission and Distribution Apprenticeships provide learners with the knowledge and skills in specialist areas of expertise while giving them knowledge of the wider power industry. Areas covered include generation; transmission and distribution. Whilst we do not offer a single point of re

These qualifications assess your skills and ability in preparing and operating winter services vehicles and equipment. Successful candidates will be eligible to obtain a NEREO operative or supervisor's qualification registration card, endorsed with the appropriate category, valid for a five-year per

No Level

This qualification will close for registrations on 31 December 2026. This award is designed for excavation and street works operatives to give them an understanding of how to avoid danger from underground services, and the importance of clearing an area prior to and during an excavation.

Level 2

6014 will close for registration on 31 August 2026.  Alternative provision is the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Gas Engineering (9074-03). 

Level 3

These qualifications cover all aspects of Gas and Water network construction. They were designed by industry and cover technical skills in areas such as excavating, electrofusion welding, operating tools and machinery and installation, while maintaining safety standards.   All level 2 qualifica

Level 1 Level 2

This qualification will close for registrations on 31 December 2026. This qualification is for those installing Smart Meters and will allow candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required to install and maintain Smart Meters and communication devices. Smart M

Level 2

Smart Meter Installation Apprenticeships provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to carry out job roles and responsibilities associated with the installation of smart, gas and electric meters and associated equipment, including communication equipment. Whilst we do not offer a sing

This single unit short course qualification has been developed in conjunction with industry experts, to provide the knowledge for planning, supervising and managing working at height. It covers health and safety and regulatory requirements, selecting and planning staff and equipment, producing wor

Level 3

The Level 2 Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship is designed for an apprentice who is looking for a career in Hairdressing. Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship enables the apprentice to provide practical skills and knowledge which is personalised to client requirements whilst providing outs

Our awards, certificates and diplomas in this high-level qualification,  are for those looking to run their own hair or beauty salons.   They cover a wide range of skills from the creation of a hairstyle collection, salon management, laser and light treatments, fashion, theatrical and

Level 4

The Level 2 Barbering Professional Apprenticeship is designed for an apprentice who is looking for a career in Barbering. Barbering Professional Apprenticeship enables the apprentice to provide practical skills and knowledge which is personalised to client requirements whilst providing outstanding s

7002-52 and 53 assess against apprenticeship standard ST0213 Hairdressing Professional version 1.1 which has now closed.  Please register on 9036 Hairdressing Professional for version 1.2 of this standard, or 9037 for ST1273 Barbering Professional version 1. The Level 2 Diploma

Our Award is designed for learners that spend time with wet hands or use chemicals - perhaps shampooing hair, washing and preparing food, cleaning or working in an engineering job, to learn  how to protect yourself from contact dermatitis.

Level 2

To gain the skills you need to work in a hairdressing salon or barber shop -our certificates and diplomas cover a wide range of skills from shampooing, cutting, perming and styling to advanced colour correction.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

The Level 3 Diploma for Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals is a newly created qualification based on employer needs and has been designed by employers. The Diploma can be used to support the on-programme journey in preparation for completing the end-point assessment for the Advanced and Creati

Level 3

This qualification is 1049-02 Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing and Mental Health of Self and Others.  This qualification is for those individuals who are aged 14-16 and 16+ who are either preparing for employment or already in the workplace. It is ideal for delivery during induction peri

Level 2

Open for first registrations and bookings from 30 April 2021 Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals are creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision, managing themselves and others when required. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the highest standard

Our certificates and diplomas in Art & Design in 2D and 3D Techniques,  will enable you to become a well informed designer in your chosen craft subject, covering a wide range of skills from life drawing, printmaking techniques, scenic painting,  warm and cool glass techniques to c

Level 1 Level 2

Our certificates and diplomas in Interior design covers a wide range of skills from designing interiors for kitchen and living rooms, making lined curtains, making interlined roman blinds through to designing interiors for bedrooms with en suites.

Level 2

This is the ideal qualification for creative learners who love to work with  textiles! You will develop all the knowledge and practical skills you need for a successful career in the textile sector.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

This qualification will provide proof of a basic practical ability, knowledge and understanding of jewellery making at the standard recognised by employers in goldsmithing and allied trades. This qualification is part of the apprenticeship framework.

Level 2 Level 3

The qualification covers using a variety of techniques, materials, tools and equipment needed for the chosen craft industry. As part of the qualification they will design, present and display the explicit craft. Also there is a need to have contact with the customer, so good communication skills ar

Level 3

The course in Design and Craft is available in over 100 crafts such as fashion, ceramics, media, interior decoration, textiles, woodwork, flower arranging, corsetry, cake decoration and bookbinding.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Our certificates and diplomas in fashion design covers a wide range of skills from designing and making a blouse or a shirt, a dress  or a fashion corset through to designing and making a character costume.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

These qualifications are for those interested in a career in hairdressing.  Our certificates and diplomas cover a wide range of skills from shampooing, styling and dressing to cutting.   You don't need a current work placement to take these qualifications, and there are options for

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Our certificates and diplomas are designed to build on your interest and passion for the hair and beauty industry, covering a wide range of skills from  styling, plaiting and twisting to make-up or nail art.

Entry 3 Level 1