We have partnered up with SB Skills Solutions to offer a wide range of Construction related NVQ qualifications supporting people working in construction to gain skilled qualifications and go on to apply for the correct CSCS Card. These NVQ qualifications also support construction workers transition from an Industry Accredited card (awarded under Grandfather Rights) to a qualification.
(Please note that CSCS have stopped renewing industry accreditation cards on 30th June 2024 and ALL CSCS Cards obtained through IA after 1st January 2020 will expire on 31st December 2024, and cannot be renewed.)
Furthermore, if your are a CITB Registered Employer and up to date with Levy Returns, you may be eligible to claim back CITB funding that could as much fully fund the cost of a NVQ qualification, see further below or click on this link CITB Qualification Grant
See below the wide range of NVQ qualifications we can offer:
To gain a Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card
- Level 2 Cladding Occupations – £995 + VAT
- Level 2 Construction Operations – £995 + VAT
- Level 2 Curtain Walling – £995 + VAT
- Level 2 Formwork – £995 + VAT
- Level 2 Highway Maintenance – £995 + VAT
- Level 2 Interior Systems – £995 + VAT
- Level 2 Photovoltaic Installation – £995 + VAT
- Level 2 Roadbuilding – £995 + VAT
- Level 2 Roofing Occupations – £995 + VAT Level 2 Steel Erecting – £995 + VAT
- Level 2 Steel Fixing – £995 + VAT
- Level 2 Water Jetting – £995 + VAT
- Level 2 Wood Occupations – £995 + VAT
To gain a Gold Skilled Worker CSCS Card
- Level 3 Cladding Occupations – £1095 + VAT
- Level 3 Fenestration – £1095 + VAT
- Level 3 Steel Erecting – £1095 + VAT
- Level 3 Wood Occupations – £1095 + VAT
To gain a Gold Supervisor CSCS Card
- Level 3 Occupational Work Supervisor – £1095 + VAT
- Level 3 Construction Contracting Operations – £1095 + VAT
- Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor – £1395 + VAT
To gain a Black Managers CSCS Card
- Level 6 Construction Site Management – £1600 + VAT
- Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety – £1795 + VAT
- Level 7 Senior Site Management – £1995 + VAT
To upgrade your CPCS/NPORS Trained Operator Cards
- Level 2 Plant Operations – £695 + VAT (Additional Plant Units – £395 + VAT)
- Level 2 Controlling Lifting Operations (Slinger/Signaller) – £695 + VAT
- Level 4 Controlling Lifting Operations (Crane/Lift Supervisor) – £1095 + VAT
- Level 5 Controlling Lifting Operations (Appointed Person) – £1195 + VAT
The above qualifications can be completed onsite within your organisation and take as little as 3 months to achieve a NVQ. It has never been a better time within the industry to take advantage of the above, and upskill your workforce, stay compliant, at a fraction of the cost to your organisation.
If you would like to talk further about you or any of your team members undertaking one of these NVQ qualifications, please contact us on 01274 752777 or email us on info@gemcompliancetraining.co.uk
Common misconceptions about NVQs
Will I have to go back to college?
Assessments will take place on site and consist of observations, professional discussions and evidence gathering.
How quickly can I get NVQ qualified?
Depending on the circumstances, it can take as little as 3 months to achieve an NVQ.
Do I have to keep updating my qualification?
NVQs are life time qualifications, you will have to re-take your CITB test every 5 years
Will a NVQ cost me a fortune?
You will find our NVQ prices very competitive and if you are a CITB Registered Employer with up-to-date Levy Returns, you may be eligible for CITB funding to FULLY cover the cost of an NVQ.
Are you a CITB Registered Employer, up to date with Levy Returns – but are not taking advantage of the grants & funding available to your business?
CITB currently have available a range of grants and funding schemes, for construction related employers who are registered with CITB.
CITB offer various Short Qualification Grants, and the amount that can be claimed depends on which category on which they fall.
Achievement date on or after 1 April 2023
- Specific Management qualifications – £1500
- Specific Supervision qualifications – £1250
- Specific Rainscreen Cladding qualifications – £1000
- All other full qualifications – £600
CITB have increased the grants for specific Supervision NVQ Diplomas/SVQ’s and specific Management NVQ Diplomas/SVQ’s, to support construction workers transition from an Industry Accredited card (awarded under Grandfather Rights) to a qualification.
Organisations that are eligible, in addition to the above, can also make an application to CITB for further funding.
This includes:
- Skills & Training Fund – Small, Micro & Medium businesses can apply for funding to deliver training to their team
- Leadership & Management Development Fund – for large businesses 2024
Not a CITB Registered Employer, but want to look further into the above? We can support with all applications, for Grants, Funding and/or becoming registered with CITB.
Would like to talk further about how this could benefit your business and your team?
Our Director of Operations Alice Brooksbank, can support your business to claim the above, and also look at Short Course Grants that are also available.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity and contact Alice for further information and support on (01274) 752777 or email her on alice@gemcompliancetraining.co.uk
FAQs
Additionally to the above, CITB also pay grants for the following:
Long Qualification Grants
(More than 1 year to complete)
- Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNCs and HNDs)
- Degrees
- Post-graduate qualifications
These grants are for long qualifications and do not apply to apprenticeships.
Specialist applied-skills programmes (SAP)
These programmes last 18 months and contain several related modules, leading to a Level 2 or 3 National or Scottish Vocational Qualification (NVQ or SVQ).
Into Work Grant
Into Work grant supports employers to provide the work experience element of post-16 further education courses to enable progression for individuals into the construction industr
