NVQ Training Courses for Construction Professionals
Get recognised for the skills you already have. Our NVQ training courses help experienced tradespeople and supervisors gain formal qualifications through workplace assessment—no classroom required.
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What is an NVQ?
A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) is a work-based qualification that proves you’re competent in your role. You’re assessed on the job by a qualified assessor, making NVQs ideal for experienced professionals looking to convert hands-on experience into a formal qualification.
Why Choose an NVQ?
Gain a qualification while you work
Get or renew your CSCS card
Fast-track your career—no exams
Government-recognised certification
Boost credibility with employers and clients
Whether you're a skilled tradesperson or a site manager, an NVQ opens doors to better jobs, higher pay, and formal recognition.
How the Assessment Works (OSAT Explained)
We assess you through the On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) method:
Free consultation – We match you with the right NVQ.
Assessment plan – You’ll get a step-by-step guide and a personal assessor.
On-site observations – Your assessor visits your workplace.
Portfolio building – You submit photos, reports, and supervisor testimonies.
Certification – You’re awarded your NVQ once all units are signed off.
No need to take time off work. Everything is done around your schedule.
Who Are NVQs For?
NVQs are ideal for:
Tradespeople with 3+ years of experience
Site supervisors looking for formal recognition
Managers seeking higher-level qualifications
Anyone applying for or renewing a CSCS card
Entry Requirements
To enrol in an NVQ, you’ll need:
Active employment in the relevant role
A minimum of 3 years’ experience
The ability to provide on-site evidence of your work
If you’re not sure which level fits your experience, speak with our advisors.
CSCS Card Eligibility
Your NVQ allows you to apply for the relevant CSCS card:
Level 2 – Blue Skilled Worker Card
Level 3/4 – Gold Supervisor Card
Level 6/7 – Black Manager Card
We’ll guide you through the CSCS card application once you complete your NVQ.
Career Progression
An NVQ is more than a certificate—it’s a springboard:
Move up to supervisory or management roles
Qualify for higher CSCS cards
Meet client and contractor requirements
Build trust with employers and site managers
NVQ Courses We Offer
We provide NVQs in the following areas:
TRADE NVQs
Level 2 & 3 NVQ's
SUPERVISION NVQs
Level 3 & 4 NVQ's
MANAGEMENT NVQs
Level 6 & 7 NVQ's
OCCUPATION H&S NVQs
Level 3 & 6 NVQ's
CRANES NVQs
Level 2, 4 & 5 NVQ's
MACHINE & PLANT NVQs
Level 2 NVQ's
How are NVQ’s Assessed?
NVQs are competency based and you will need to show evidence of what you do in a work situation, this becomes the basis of your portfolio that is assessed against the relevant occupational standard. You must demonstrate that your skills are current and prove competency over a period of time.
You cannot fail an NVQ. You are either classed as competent, or not yet competent. (which means you would need to provide additional or further evidence over a period of time to show you are competent)
Accreditations and Trust
- Courses accredited by City & Guilds, ProQual, and NOCN
- Approved CSCS training providers
- Trusted by over 10,000 learners across the UK
We’ve helped thousands of tradespeople gain their qualifications and move up in their careers.
Start Your NVQ Today
Don’t let lack of paperwork hold you back.
Contact us or call 0330 127 1850 to get started.
Speak to a course advisor and see how quickly you could be qualified.
Lou Robson
Just booked with this company for the first time and have to say the staff over the phone were excellent! Couldn’t help me enough. Arrived and completed my course today, the trainer explained things thoroughly and put everyone at ease. Great course!
Jenn Page
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Paul Collins
First time I had used a training broker and it was so much easier than shopping around lots of companies to find the course and date I needed. Great customer service and just received my certificate for my course just 3 days after completing it. Looking forward to booking many more courses in the future.
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