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Building futures through skills - Empowering the future of construction

Build the workforce of the future with City & Guilds.

With £600 million in new government funding available, now is the best time to expand your provision, and help close critical workforce gaps in construction. We’re ready to help you access this opportunity - with qualifications, End-Point-Assessments (EPAs), and training programmes designed to meet national priorities and industry demand.

The construction sector is vital in designing, installing, and implementing environmentally responsible buildings and infrastructure. As the industry continues to evolve with new technologies, materials, and techniques, continuous learning and upskilling are essential to keep up and to help meet government targets for lower carbon emissions.

To support you in preparing the future-ready workforce in the construction sector, we provide programmes recognised by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS). We work with employers and sector experts to align our qualifications and apprenticeships to industry standards, so that learners are well-positioned for a rewarding career.


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Providers

Expand your offer, fast.

We’ll help you scale your construction provision, and deliver training aligned to government funding streams.

  • Fund-ready qualifications, and End-Point-Assessments (EPAs)
  • Aligned to national skills priorities
  • Support for curriculum delivery

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Employers

Close your skills gaps with funded training.

Whether you're hiring new entrants or upskilling your team, our apprenticeships and bespoke training programmes make it easy to build the talent you need.

  • Qualifications, End-Point-Assessments (EPAs), Apprenticeships
  • Flexible delivery models
  • Green Skills and Sustainability

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Future-proof your workforce with retrofit skills.

Meet the rising demand for energy-efficient construction with our comprehensive retrofit qualifications at Levels 2–4. Developed with industry experts, our programmes equip learners with the practical skills and technical knowledge required to upgrade existing buildings for net zero - supporting the green transition and addressing the UK's housing and climate goals.

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Your all-in-one solution to build real-world skills.

From entry level to advanced NVQs, our full construction offer spans bricklaying, site carpentry, plastering, painting and decorating, roofing, and more. Whether learners are new to the industry or looking to gain on-site recognition, City & Guilds provides qualifications that are respected, rigorous, and ready for delivery.

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Train the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Build a highly skilled workforce with our apprenticeship standards, covering all core construction trades—bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating, and plastering. Aligned with employer needs and national priorities, these programmes combine practical on-site training with essential theory, helping learners thrive and businesses grow.

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Success stories

We are always keen to share the positive impact our customers make to drive skills development. Take a look at our latest case study from BuildSkill.

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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. 

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City & Guilds and Shell UK: Driving forward the future of electric vehicle charging

Hear from Head of Social Impact at Shell UK, Anthony Harte, about the Shell-sponsored EV charging installation course pilot, and how we are working together to support the energy transition and the development of life changing skills.

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Building successful career foundations with Taylor Wimpey and Geason

Luke Acford, Jamie Allen and Josh Ellis achieve distinctions at their Bricklayer end-point assessments with Taylor Wimpey and Geason.

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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.

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Building new careers with apprenticeships at Calderdale College

Four Calerdale College apprentices pass their鈥疊rick apprenticeships with flying colours, despite鈥痶he challenges of the pandemic.

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Ready to get started?

Speak with our construction specialists to:

  • Access funded qualifications
  • Align with national and regional priorities
  • Plan your workforce development


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