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Keep up-to-date about vocational events run by City & Guilds including apprenticeships, qualifications and T Levels plus much more. Learn more
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These pages provide you with help & guidance, covering all aspects of delivering & administering City & Guilds qualifications, including how to contact us.
The skills gap is costing UK businesses £2 billion. Close the gap with City & Guilds. No one is better qualified to upskill your workforce.
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T Levels are level 3 technical qualifications that sit alongside apprenticeships and A Levels within a reformed skills training system. Find out more about these reforms and how City & Guilds can help.
Explore City & Guilds range of apprenticeships and options to gain recognised qualifications and improve the sustainable skills of your employees.
City & Guilds Technicals for 14-19 year olds is a new approach to skills-based education, designed to bridge the gap between education and employment
We offer a wide range of vocational qualifications and apprenticeships, from Beauty Therapy to Balloon Artistry, Construction to Conservation and Technology to Tourism. Use the filters below to view our UK qualifications, international qualifications and apprenticeships.
Here you’ll find a range of teaching, learning and planning resources for tutors as well as information and support regarding approval, quality assurance, registration, bookings, timelines, fees and communications for all staff.
Interested in delivering T Levels? Construction and Building Service Engineering T Levels from September 2021 (England only). Learn more.
How do employers get involved in T Levels/industry placements? Ready to join Employer Industry Board? Find out more.
Our T Levels run for two-years, which includes a variety of qualifications and flexible programmes of study including Technical Qualifications; Apprenticeships; Traineeships; and Study Programmes. Learn more.
We are developing the T Level Technical Qualifications (TQs) in the two pathways within the Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care route, with first teaching Agriculture, Land Management and Production from September 2023 and Animal Care and Management from September 2024.
Keep up-to date with the latest City & Guilds T Levels events.
Please find below some frequently asked questions and their answers, which will help you understand some of the technical qualifications development, delivery, industry placements, and T Levels funding.
Want to deliver Engineering and Manufacturing T Levels? From September 2022, City & Guilds will offer these T Levels. Learn more.
T Levels are a two-year programme choice that follows GCSEs and could give you a head start towards the career you want.
City & Guilds and ILM have developed the T Level Technical Qualification (TQ) in Management and Administration available for first teaching from September 2022 in England only.
Building digital skills for the future. Preparing occupational digital apprenticeships End-Point for Assessment success. Learn more.
Catering skills for the future. Preparing occupational Hospitality and Catering apprenticeships End-Point for Assessment success. Learn more.
Our EPA Partnership Managers are on hand to support our customers through the entire apprenticeship journey, helping to navigate the process of End-point assessment.
A key pillar in our apprenticeship offer is our people and at City & Guilds we take a personal approach in supporting our customers as they navigate the world of apprenticeship standards.
Support available for apprenticeships providers in the Occupational business and Customer Service. Help prepare apprentices for EPA success. Learn more.
City and Guilds specialises in apprenticeships and qualifications in health, we cover a wide range of standards and have the assessment infrastructure in place to service end-point assessment (EPA) demand.
Support available for apprenticeships providers in the Construction and BSE sector. Help prepare apprentices for EPA success. Learn more.
Occupational hair-preparing apprentices for End-Point Assessment success. Learn more.
Investing in apprenticeships with City & Guilds drives industry forward, nurtures talent, and ensures workforce success through expert guidance and end-point assessments.
The City & Guilds T Level foundation year is a full-time one-year study programme developed in conjunction with T Level providers to support progression onto a T Level.
Thank you for your interest in apprenticeships and EPA. Please visit EPA Service page.
Discover our series of informative and thought-provoking webinars and events that cover all aspects of the apprenticeship reforms in the UK.
Supporting automotive apprenticeship providers with high-quality learning experiences and EPA success. Discover our comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
Find out the impact of our apprenticeships with success stories from apprentices, and what it means to them.
City & Guilds offer a wide range of apprenticeship programs for every level of apprentice. Check out all the different apprenticeship standards on offer here.
City & Guilds is a government-approved EPA provider you can trust to offer effective end-point assessment services for a range of new apprenticeship standards
Support for training providers and colleges delivering apprenticeships. Access resources, advice, and guidance from City & Guilds for successful delivery.
Find out more about funding and grants available for the government apprenticeship standards administered by City & Guilds and apprenticeship levy.
Apprenticeships are a well-respected and popular route in to work across many industries. Explore their benefits and find the right programme for you.
City & Guilds are the UK's leading provider of apprenticeships and vocational training. Click here to find out more about delivering an apprenticeship.
Join us in championing apprenticeships and the vital role they play in the future of our workforce.
Keep up-to date with the latest City & Guilds TechBac events
Here you'll find everything you need to know to help you deliver our Technical Qualifications with City & Guilds.
City & Guilds Technical Qualifications for 14-19 year olds deliver the most up-to-date and relevant technical skills in a range of industry sectors. Discover the subject areas in which we offer them.
Here you’ll find all the key information and resources for exam officers and tutors in colleges and other institutions offering City & Guilds Technical Qualifications.
Technical Qualifications are for 14-19 year olds. Study Technical Qualifications, progression routes, and subject areas at City & Guilds. Learn more.
For more information about City & Guilds Techbac, Technical Qualifications or Workplace skills; fill out our enquiry form.
City and Guilds range of utilities qualifications support the construction, installation and maintenance of the infrastructure.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Transport Maintenance, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds has developed a wide range of qualifications in International English. We're no longer accepting International ESOL (IESOL) and Spoken ESOL (ISESOL) certificates.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Hairdressing and Barbering, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a range of qualifications in Built Environment Services, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. View our list of qualifications and apprenticeships.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Creative Arts, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in the Security Industry including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Education and Training, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Engineering ,including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about qualification reforms, including key documents, development, impact on Level 2 and 3 qualifications, and more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in the Logistics sector, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds, in collaboration with the National Land Based College (NLBC) has designed Land Based Technical Qualifications to increase skills levels in the land based sector.
Our oil and gas qualifications cover all aspects of monitoring and maintenance of production line processes within the industry.
The new and improved building services engineering portfolio has new craft qualifications such as plumbing, heating and electrical and gas installation, with a range of support materials.
City & Guilds childcare courses, Children and Young People, Playwork and Youthwork qualifications. Leading vocational education and training organisation.
Guidance and key information to support customers through the level 3 and below post-16 qualification reforms in England.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Beauty and Complementary Therapies, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Travel, Tourism and Aviation including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Manufacturing Industry, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds Construction, Trades qualifications, plastering courses and construction courses. Leading vocational education and training organisation.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Retail and Warehousing, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds Health and Social care courses. Leading vocational education and training organisation.
All our qualifications explained. Our qualifications span across eight levels, reaching more than 25 industries- we offer NVQ, SVQ & VRQ qualifications.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Justice and emergency services, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
The Professional Recognition Awards have been developed for those at the highest professional levels within their chosen careers.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Digital and IT, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
What you need to know about the reforms and how they may affect curriculum planning.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Hospitality and Catering, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Sport and Recreation, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
As a global skills organisation, we work to support individuals to develop the skills needed for jobs. To do this, engaging with employers from a wide variety of industries and sectors is vital to ensure our qualifications and training programmes are fit for purpose.
City and Guilds offer a full suite of management courses and skills qualifications across a range of levels. They are designed to suit all learning needs and cover all sectors within Business Skills.
We visited Oldham College who have been delivering the Building Services Engineering T Level since 2021 and have since added more T Levels to their curriculum.
Designed by employers for employers; employers and industry members are an essential part of T Level Technical Qualifications (TQs). It’s this involvement that helps ensure these qualifications produce competent, work-ready learners who are equipped with the skills and behaviours that industries nee
We offer a full range of qualifications for Teaching, Learning and Development and Learning support. Our teaching qualifications include: Assessor and Quality Assurance, Education and Training, Learning Support, Essential Skills Practitioner and Advice and Guidance.
How York College and City & Guilds are setting students up for future career success
We visited Middlesbrough College who have been delivering the Onsite Construction and Building Services Engineering T Levels since 2021 and have since added more T Levels to their curriculum.
Prior to starting his City and Guilds apprenticeship Phil was a community-based mental health support for SYHA’s Take Notice Service.
Pennine Labels reach new digital heights with apprentice success.
Businesses must be flexible to move with the times and take advantage of the opportunities that come along.
Plan ahead with an overview of new standards we will be launching and revisions to existing standards in the year ahead.
A collection of support and guidance materials to aide your EPA journey.
Discover City & Guilds-endorsed centres in your area with the resources to facilitate end-point assessments across a number of sectors
From unrivalled technical and personal EPA support from our dedicated team to on-programme resources and assessment preparation for EPA – our high-quality support and assessment resources give apprentices the confidence to succeed.
Taylor Wimpey and Geason celebrated the success of their apprentices as they earned their first distinctions in the new Bricklayer apprenticeship standard.
As a key part of the evolution of our end-point assessment service delivery we’re introducing a NEW EPA platform called EPA Pro at City & Guilds.
Plan your apprentices' EPA dates efficiently. Discover pre-gateway services for Construction, Transport Maintenance, and Engineering standards with City & Guilds.
Prepare for end-point assessment with helpful videos. Including tips for both face-to-face and remote events, aimed at apprentices and providers.
City & Guilds essential qualifications for Skills for Work and Life. Available for English, Maths, ICT, digital skills, as well as in employability and personal/ social development. Learn more.
E-learning programme for Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, created by City & Guilds and Electude, an automotive e-learning company.
Explore our key documents relating to Transport Maintenance courses & qualifications, including: Maintenance & Repair, Vehicle Fitting, Vehicle Body & Paint Repairs, & Roadside Assistance.
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
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 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 passengers or driving a train.
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
This qualification covers all aspects of working in operational and customer facing roles in the rail industry including cleaning, security, customer services and sales, driving and operating signals.
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.
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
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: track, traction and rolling stock, electrification, signalling and telecoms. The railways are a
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
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
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.
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 Electrical Trim Technician.
Level 1 Level 2
Registrations: from 17 September Bookings: from January 2022 First assessments: from April 2022 A Vehicle Damage Paint Technician works in the vehicle body repair sector of the motor industry. The role is to prepare, spray and finish vehicles that have been involved in coll
This level 2 apprenticeship standard is aimed at learners who would like to become autocare technicians. An Auto-care Technician carries out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles, working in an Auto-care or “Fast-Fit” Centre, which may be part
The level 3 apprenticeship standard for Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician is aimed at learners who would like to become Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technicians. A Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician inspects and repairs heavy vehicles, categorised by the Departm
Registrations: from 17 September Bookings: from January 2022 First assessments: from April 2022 A Vehicle Damage Panel Technician works within the Collision Repair workshop, demonstrating expert working knowledge in relation to the removal, repair and replacement of vehicle body panels to vehicle
Registrations: from 17 September Bookings: from January 2022 First assessments: from April 2022 A Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technician works in the vehicle body repair sector of the motor industry. The role is to identify damaged mechanical and electrical components on a damage
The level 3 apprenticeship standard for Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) is aimed at learners who would like to become Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technicians (Light Vehicle). A Motor Vehicle Technician services and repairs light vehicles such as cars and va
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. There are four qualifications covering mechanical,
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.
These qualifications replaced the 2343 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.
SCQF 5
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 knowledge and skills, from conducting risk assessments to introducing procedures and promoting a culture of health and safety
Level 3 Level 5
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
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
These qualifications have been replaced by 2304 in March 2021. The updated qualification content is based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Energy & Utility Skills for the industry. These qualifications are for those who work or would like to work in the Power industry and&nbs
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
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
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
The qualification is 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.
These qualifications are for those installing Gas or Electrical Power Smart Meter installers and will allow candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required to install and maintain Smart Meters and communication devices. Smart Meters are part of the Govern
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
These Diplomas have been designed for the Gas installation industry. Completion of any pathways in 6014-03, 6014-05 and 6014-13 will enable learners to apply for Gas Safe Registration and work in the UK, Isle of Man and Guernsey. This flexible qualification offers two options: • Matters of Ga
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
City & Guilds formed a Hair & Barbering Industry Advisory Board of experts to show our commitment to meeting employers’ needs in the sector.
View and download key documents for the Hairdressing sector from City & Guilds, including network presentations, need to know documents and more.
City & Guilds formed a Engineering and Manufacturing Provider Validation Board of experts to show our commitment to meeting providers’ needs in the sector.
City & Guilds formed a Engineering Employer Industry Board of experts to show our commitment to meeting employers’ needs in the sector.
View & download key documents for the Land-based sector from City & Guilds, including our monthly newsletter, presentations and more.
As a leading brand in apprenticeships and qualifications in Adult and Child Care, we cover a range of standards and have the assessment infrastructure in place to service end-point assessment (EPA) demand.
Learn more about the relationship between the National Land Based College (NLBC) and City & Guilds. We develop qualifications and training for the land based sector.
View and download the key documents for the Building Service Industry sector from City & Guilds, including network presentations, need to know documents and more.
City & Guilds have revamped our Building Services portfolio. We are currently the only awarding organisation with a range of new craft qualifications at levels 2 and 3.
Explore career routes into the electrical sector with our introductory guides to courses, apprenticeships, and skills training for continuous professional development.
Help us develop Building Services Engineering qualifications. City & Guilds regularly consult industry experts. Get involved in our Building Services consultations.
City & Guilds formed a BSE Employer Industry Board of experts to show our commitment to meeting employers’ needs in the sector.
Childcare qualifications for Early Years, Playwork, Support teaching and Learning in Schools. For those working or hoping to work with children or seeking career progression. Visit key documents on this page.
Childcare qualifications for Early Years, Playwork, Support teaching and Learning in Schools. For those working or hoping to work with children or seeking career progression. Visit page.
City & Guilds formed a Beauty & Complementary Therapies Industry Advisory Board of experts to show our commitment to meeting employers’ needs in the sector.
View and download the key documents for the Beauty & Complementary Therapies sector from City & Guilds, including network presentations, need to know documents and more.
Follow this step by step approval process guide to get up and running with delivering City & Guilds Construction qualifications.
City & Guilds formed a Construction Employer Industry Board of experts to show our commitment to meeting employers’ needs in the sector.
View and download learning resources for the Construction sector from City & Guilds, including sample lesson plans, worksheets and tests.
Let us keep you up to date with the latest news in Construction. Find out about the latest developments related to the City & Guilds Construction portfolio.
City & Guilds regularly consults on new qualification developments and changes relating to construction sector.
See the endorsements and recognitions for City & Guilds Health and Social Care qualifications, including from the UK Department of Health.
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Health and Social Care. Find the teaching and learning materials on this page.
As a leading Awarding Organisation working in Adult Care we are delighted to offer two exciting NEW diplomas: 3086-31 Level 3 (Diploma in Adult Care) and 3086-51 Level 5 (Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care) in England.
Key documents from City & Guilds for health and social care.
City & Guilds authorise fit for purpose National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) which are based on occupational standards.
Not sure what each of the City & Guilds levels really mean? Looking for NVQ Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8?
The NPTC Fund has been available for the benefit of the land-based sector and specifically to support the original NTPC Charitable objectives
Keep up to date with the latest news on our updates and webinars for the digital and IT sector.
Keep up to date with the latest news on Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (EDSQ).
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
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
These qualifications are aimed at anyone working in dealerships, specialist sales centres and independent garages in a vehicle sales or vehicle parts role who would like to prove to employers and customers that their performance meets the standard expected of a competent vehicle sales/parts professi
View & download key documents for the Hospitality & Catering sector from City & Guilds, including our monthly newsletter, presentations and more.
City & Guilds English for Business Communications is a realistic and innovative exam based on a simulation approach. The candidate is placed in the role of a business person who finds a set of authentic-looking communications - letters, faxes, emails - in their in-tray when they come into the of