NVQ Assessments · No Exams

Level 2 & 3
Trade NVQs

Workplace-based NVQ qualifications for construction tradespeople — bricklaying, carpentry, cladding, roofing, formwork and more. No exams, no classroom. Just real-world evidence of your skills.

Level 2 NVQs lead to the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card. Level 3 NVQs lead to the CSCS Blue or Gold Advanced Craft Card.
Multiple Qualifications
Available
No Exams
Workplace evidence only
CSCS
Blue & Gold Cards
CSCS Cards
Blue or Gold Card
Based on qualification level

Which NVQ do you need?

Choose the right level based on your experience and the CSCS card you want to achieve

Level 2

Skilled Worker Route

For experienced tradespeople who want to prove their competence and upgrade from a CSCS Labourer Card or achieve their first skilled worker qualification.

CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
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Level 3

Advanced Craft Route

For highly skilled tradespeople or those in supervisory roles who want to achieve advanced recognition and unlock supervisory opportunities.

CSCS Blue or Gold Advanced Craft Card
View Level 3 Options
Workplace Assessment

Level 2 Trade NVQs

Level 2 Trade NVQs prove that you are a competent worker, carrying out skilled tasks safely and to industry standards in your chosen trade. On completion, these qualifications allow you to apply for the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card.

CSCS Blue Card
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Advanced Craftsman

Level 3 Trade NVQs

Level 3 Trade NVQs demonstrate that you are an advanced craftsman with a high level of skills and experience, often including supervisory responsibilities. On completion you can apply for the Gold Advanced Craft CSCS Card.

CSCS Gold Card
Understanding Our Assessment Methods

Comprehensive NVQ Assessment Process

Our NVQ qualifications are assessed through a robust and thorough process designed to validate your skills in real-world settings. Our expert assessors visit you on-site, witnessing your work firsthand and verifying your competencies in action.

On-Site Observation

Your assessor observes you carrying out real work tasks, confirming practical competence in your trade.

Work-Based Evidence

Site reports, photographs and risk assessments are collected to confirm your practical abilities.

Witness Testimonies

Colleagues and supervisors vouch for your expertise, reliability and day-to-day performance.

Knowledge Questioning

Your assessor asks targeted questions to confirm your understanding of trade procedures and regulations.

NVQ Assessment on site
Real-World Evidence
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NVQ Assessment?

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