Construction

Building futures through skills

Build the workforce of the future with City & Guilds

Now is the time to expand your construction training offer and help address critical skills gaps across the sector. At City & Guilds, we provide industry-aligned qualifications, apprenticeships and end-point assessments (EPAs) that provide learners with the skills needed to succeed.

Bricklaying

Carpentry and joinery

Groundworker

Maintenance operative

Painting and decorating

Plastering

Property maintenance

Retrofit and green

Our qualifications and apprenticeships

Our comprehensive portfolio supports learners at every stage – from entry-level training to upskilling and retraining – helping you deliver a quality provision that meets employer demand.

Qualifications

Our construction qualifications build practical, site-ready skills from entry level to level 4. Developed with industry, they support both new entrants and experienced professionals to progress.

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Apprenticeships

Our apprenticeships combine on-the-job experience with formal assessment, enabling learners to develop and demonstrate their skills in real workplace settings. Aligned to industry standards, they help apprentices meet employer expectations across construction.

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What's new and coming

Explore the latest qualification and apprenticeship developments, including new launches, updates and upcoming changes shaped by evolving industry needs – helping learners and employers stay future-ready.

Now available

Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Onsite Trades

This foundation apprenticeship is designed to be a stepping stone into the construction industry.

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Now available

Level 3 Craft Plasterer (Solid) end-point assessment (EPA)

A progression-focused qualification designed to provide learners with practical plastering skills.

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Join the City & Guilds Construction Community

Connect, collaborate, and share knowledge in an inclusive construction community network.

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Meet the team

Get to know the people behind our products and discover how we help you drive learner success.

Louise Weale

Senior Product Lead

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Nick Taylor

Product Manager

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Richie West

Industry Manager

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Jason Howe

Technical Advisor

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Laura Harrap

Senior Business Development Manager

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Whether you’re exploring qualifications or planning delivery, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us to find out more.

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Resources and events

Access trusted resources, expert guidance and technical support to deliver with confidence. Explore practical guides, webinars and events where you can connect, learn and stay up to date with industry developments.

Guide

Building futures through skills

Explore a comprehensive guide to our construction qualifications and apprenticeships.

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Aligning with industry 

We work closely with employers, industry bodies and sector experts to ensure our qualifications and apprenticeships reflect real workplace needs. This means learners gain the knowledge, practical skills and behaviours required to succeed on site and progress in their careers.

Supporting CSCS card applications

Many of our construction qualifications are recognised by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), helping learners gain the credentials they need to access construction sites and start their careers with confidence.

Construction Employer Industry Board

Find out how we work with industry experts through our Employer Industry Board to ensure our training meets employer needs and supports young people’s success.

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Qualifications reforms

Post-16 qualifications in England are changing to support clearer routes into jobs and higher education.

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Across the UK, colleges and training providers are delivering construction qualifications that make a difference. These stories highlight the people, partnerships and outcomes shaping the future of the industry.

Retrofit

BuildSkill, making a positive impact through skills development

We chose the City & Guilds Retrofit qualification because it offered a broader scope, covering industrial and commercial buildings, unlike other qualifications which focused solely on domestic buildings.

Bricklaying

Career foundations with Taylor Wimpey and Geason

Three apprentices celebrate distinctions in the new Bricklayer Standard, showcasing their dedication and skill in achieving top marks.

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Carpentry & joinery

Carving out a construction career with EPA success

Hull College Group celebrate their first apprentice, Patrick Weaver, as he achieves a distinction with his Carpentry and Joinery end-point assessment.

Bricklaying

Building new careers with apprenticeships at Calderdale College

Congratulations to Calderdale College for supporting their first four Brick apprentices to succeed in their end-point assessment this spring.

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Supporting wellbeing and mental health

Support learners in developing the resilience, self-awareness and emotional skills needed to succeed in construction environments, where teamwork, safety and wellbeing are critical.

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ILM Leadership and management qualifications

Develop the leadership and management skills needed for project managers, site supervisors and operations managers to lead teams and deliver on site.

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Discover the latest insights, sector news, and updates, enabling you to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving construction industry.

Report

Foundations for the future: Building the skills to deliver 1.5 million homes

A new report from City & Guilds reveals that critical skills shortages in the construction sector are putting the Government’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes at serious risk.

Article

Future Skills: Construction & Infrastructure

Tackling the skills gap from the ground up.

Podcast

Navigating the UK Skills Challenges Podcast: Episode 7

How the UK can bridge the Construction Skills Gap.

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Construction

Building futures through skills

Build the workforce of the future with City & Guilds

Some of our key trades are:

Bricklaying

Carpentry and joinery

Groundworker

Maintenance operative

Painting and decorating

Plastering

Property maintenance

Retrofit and green

Our qualifications and apprenticeships

Qualifications

Apprenticeships

What's new and coming

Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Onsite Trades

Level 3 Craft Plasterer (Solid) end-point assessment (EPA)

Join the City & Guilds Construction Community

Meet the team

Get expert support

Resources and events

Building futures through skills

Construction and building funded course directory

Aligning with industry

Supporting CSCS card applications

Construction Employer Industry Board

Qualifications reforms

Aligning with industry

BuildSkill, making a positive impact through skills development

Career foundations with Taylor Wimpey and Geason

Carving out a construction career with EPA success

Building new careers with apprenticeships at Calderdale College

More from City & Guilds

Supporting wellbeing and mental health

ILM Leadership and management qualifications

News and insights

Foundations for the future: Building the skills to deliver 1.5 million homes

Future Skills: Construction & Infrastructure

Navigating the UK Skills Challenges Podcast: Episode 7

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