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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

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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

The T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction allows learners to gain an understanding of the BSE industry and the sector.  Topics covered include Health and Safety, construction science principles, sustainability in the construction industry an

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The Level 2 Award in Damp & Mould Awareness has been developed to address critical skills gaps across the housing and maintenance sector by introducing a recognised awareness qualification focused on one of the most pressing issues facing the industry today. With the introduction of Awaab’

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First teaching of this qualification is September 2017 The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Bricklaying is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the construction industry as a bricklayer. Learners could progress into employment as a bricklayer, onto an apprenticeshi

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First teaching of this qualification is September 2017 The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plastering is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the construction industry as a plasterer.  Learners could progress into employment as a plasterer, onto an appre

Level 2 Level 3

The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry and the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Architectural Joinery are aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the construction industry as a site carpenter or architectural joiner.  Lea

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First teaching of this qualification is September 2017 The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Painting & Decorating is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the construction industry as a painter & decorator.  Learners could progress into employ

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Important update 2022 The 601/7245/9 Level 2 Technical Award in Constructing and Maintaining the Built Environment (6720-21) is closing for registrations on the 31st July 2022, and will be replaced by the 610/0657/9 Level 2 Technical Award in Constructing and Maintaining the Buil

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The T Level Technical Qualification in Onsite Construction allows learners to gain an understanding of the Construction  industry and the sector.  Topics covered include Health and Safety, construction science principles, sustainability in the construction industry.  This qu

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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

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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 for those wanting to enter the Plumbing or Electrical industry.  It gives you the opportunity to pick up some core skills and knowledge and gives you the opportunity to progress onto either our Level 2 & 3 Plumbing or Electrical Installation qualifications.

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This qualification helps to develop the essential, up-to-date knowledge and techniques needed to professionally design and install or inspect and test electrical systems.

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2377-22/32 have now been replaced by the new 2377-77 Level 3 Award in the In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (603/6790/8).  Centres offering the old qualifications will get automatic approval when applying for 2377-77. Learn how to test portable electrical appl

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This qualification allows learners to gain, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in building services, plumbing, or electrical work.

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Building Services Engineering Installer & Building Services Engineering Craftsperson makes buildings work. It is a specialist branch of engineering within the construction sector. Installers, install components of large-scale industrial and commercial systems such as heating, chilled water, hot

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Focussing on the practical skills and knowledge required to install, service and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, on successful completion of this qualification the learner will be well equipped to start or progress their career in the refrigeration & air-conditioning industr

Level 2 Level 3

Energy Assessment is a regulated industry in the UK and is undertaken across a number of different situations including domestic buildings, non-domestic and commercial buildings, and air-conditioning systems. The Domestic Energy Assessor produces an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) using the m

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Our oil and gas qualifications cover all aspects of monitoring and maintenance of production line processes within the industry.

This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and above who would like to gain the initial skills required to become an aircraft maintenance mechanic. This qualification allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the maintenance

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There are a number of pathways to successfully achieving this qualification in engineering construction, enabling you to boost the specialist knowledge and skills you need for roles such as pipefitter and rigger. This qualification is part of the apprenticeship framework.

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The qualification within this suite is included in the Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard. The apprenticeship is for Engineering Technicians in the Aerospace and Aviation, Maritime Defence and wider Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector. The qualifications within the 4605 suite r

4510-11 Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) & 4510-12 Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) 

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The qualification within this suite is included in the Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard. The apprenticeship is for Engineering Technicians in the Aerospace and Aviation, Maritime Defence and wider Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector. The qualifications within the 4608 suite r

2675-01 will close for registrations on 31 August 2026. These qualifications enable learners to develop the essential knowledge and hand-skills to become an aerospace technician or engineer. Normally completed in College they are a vital part of either an intermediate or advanced apprenticeship in

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The qualification within this suite is included in the Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard. The apprenticeship is for Engineering Technicians in the Aerospace and Aviation, Maritime Defence and wider Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector. The qualification within the 4615 suite re

These qualifications will close for registrations on 31 December 2026. The 1271-02 Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) is for learners who are interested in developing the specific skills and competency for people who want to work in the Advanced Manufactur

They are essential for anyone starting out in a career in engineering and advanced manufacturing. Undertaken in either the workplace or College environment they allow people to demonstrate their competence, set against National Occupational Standards, in a wide range of engineering

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Registrations available from 1st September 2020. 4505-12 Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills) This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and above who would like to gain the skills required to during their initial training to become an Engineering Operative as part of an appre

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4515-03 Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) & 4515-04 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

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Focussing upon building a sound skills and knowledge base across the land-based subjects, these qualifications provide a good foundation to allow the successful learner to progress to further learning and begin to specialise in areas such as Animal Care, Agriculture, Floristry, Horse Care or Horticu

Level 1

Important update 2022 The 601/7240/X Level 2 Technical Award in Land Based Studies (0170-20) is closing for registrations on the 31st July 2022, and will be replaced by the 610/0652/X Level 2 Technical Award in Land Based Studies (0170-24), which has been approved by the DfE for the 2024 K

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Focusing upon the major principles and practices within modern agriculture in a College-based setting, the learner will be able to start or build on a career in the Farming Industry. UCAS tariff Certificate in Land Based Services Grade

Level 2 Level 3

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate, Diploma and Extended Diplomas in Agriculture are for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills and knowledge that will lead to meaningful employment in the Agricultural industry. Learners will explore a wide r

Level 2 Level 3

The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the animal care industry. Learners could progress into employment, onto an Apprenticeship, or further their studies by taking other qualifications at Level 3. The Level 2 T

Level 2 Level 3

If you would like a career working in a pet store environment, these qualifications meet the criteria of the Pet Shops' licensing authority.

Level 3

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate, Diploma and Extended Diplomas in Land and Wildlife Management are for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills and knowledge that will lead to meaningful employment in the land and wildlife management industr

Level 2 Level 3

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry is for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional knowledge and skills that will lead to meaningful employment in the floristry industry. Learners will explore a wide range of industry areas.  Learners ma

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0077-02 Level 2 in Forestry and Arboriculture (all), 0077-03 Level 3 Certificate in Forestry and Arboriculture 500/8719/8, 0077-03 Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture 500/8724/1, 0077-03 Level 3 Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture will close for registrations on

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The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma and Extended Diplomas in Horticulture are for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills and knowledge that will lead to meaningful employment in the Horticulture industry. Learners will explore a wide range of indu

Level 2 Level 3

0078-02 is closed for registrations.  0078-03 Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture 500/8402/1, 0078-03 Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Horticulture 500/8385/5, 0078-03 Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture 500/8384/3 will close for registrations on 31 August 2026.  The 90-credit Diploma a

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The diploma in Work-based Land-based Engineering Operations develops the skills and knowledge you'll need for a successful career as an engineer in this sector.

Level 2 Level 3

0079-03 Level 3 Certificate in Horse Management 500/8565/7, 0079-03 Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Horse Management 500/8714/9, 0079-03 Level 3 Diploma in Horse Management 500/8709/5 will close for registrations on 31 December 2026. The 90-credit Diploma and Extended Diploma are still available. 

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Focussing upon the fundamental practical skills in horticulture, the learner will be able to learn skills such as planting out, preparing ground, pruning, using a mower, maintaining turf or constructing a path.

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Functional Skills - 4748  Our Functional Skills qualifications are intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English. They focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths, English and digital skills to different contexts. They can be completed alongsid

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The City & Guilds Skills Awards have been designed to provide a broad introduction to essential practical skills in areas of work as diverse as construction, engineering, hospitality and IT. Employer Benefits: City & Guilds works in partnership with organisations like yours, listening to yo

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