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City & Guilds accredited qualifications in employability, functional skills, facilities management, construction safety and occupational health & safety. From Entry Level through to Level 6.

250+ Learners Trained

13 Accredited Qualifications

Entry 2–L6 Levels Available

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Employability Skills Certificate

City & Guilds 5546 Suite
Fully funded for eligible adults

Our employability qualifications help people build the practical skills they need to find work, succeed at work, and progress in their careers. Developed with employers and recruitment professionals, every unit focuses on real-world situations — from writing CVs and preparing for interviews to managing time, working in teams and understanding workplace expectations.

There are no exams. Learners build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating their skills, supported by their assessor throughout. Qualifications are available from Entry Level 2 to Level 2, making them suitable for people at every stage — whether just starting to think about work or preparing for a specific job role.

Award in Employability Skills

City & Guilds 5546-02 · Ofqual regulated

A short, focused qualification ideal for learners who want a quick, achievable first step. Choose from units in job applications, CV writing, interview preparation, communication, teamwork and more. Can be completed in as little as 4–6 weeks.

Units you can choose

Preparing a CV
Applying for a Job
Preparing for an Interview
Working with Others
Communication Skills for Employment
Managing Your Own Money
Setting Goals for Work
Healthy Living
Introduction to Enterprise
Learning from Work Placement

Certificate in Employability Skills

City & Guilds 5546-04 / 5546-40 · Ofqual regulated

A more substantial qualification covering a wider range of employability skills. Suitable for longer programmes where learners need to develop across several areas — personal development, workplace skills, lifestyle management and enterprise.

Units you can choose

Introduction to Leadership
Managing Time in the Workplace
Understanding Conflict at Work
Dealing with Challenges
Career Progression
Self-Assessment
Working for Yourself
Business Planning
Understanding Equality and Diversity
Completing a Project

Facilities Industries Certificate

City & Guilds 7612

The facilities industry employs over 700,000 people in the UK across cleaning, building maintenance, waste management, security and customer service. Our Level 1 qualification gives people with no prior experience the knowledge and practical skills to start a career in this sector.

Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to the Facilities Industry

City & Guilds 7612-03 · Ofqual regulated

Three mandatory units covering health, safety and security; workplace hygiene; and an introduction to the facilities industry — plus one specialist pathway of your choice. Assessment combines assignments, short-answer questions and multiple-choice tests.

Units you can choose

Customer Service
Prepare and Clean Washrooms
Waste and Recycling
Sustainable Resources
Graffiti Removal by Hand
Servicing Accommodation Facilities
Servicing Conferences and Meetings
Minor Repairs and Maintenance of Property
Clean High Risk Areas
Manual Street Cleaning

Functional Skills English & Maths

City & Guilds 4748 Series

Functional Skills in English and maths are nationally recognised qualifications that prove you can use these skills in real-life situations — reading workplace documents, writing emails, calculating measurements and handling data. If you haven’t yet achieved a GCSE grade C/4 in English or maths, you are legally entitled to study Functional Skills for free.

Our assessments are available on-demand — no waiting for exam windows. Tests can be taken onscreen or on paper, with results typically available within days.

Functional Skills English

City & Guilds 4748-02 · Level 1 and Level 2

Three components: Speaking, Listening & Communicating (assessed internally through discussions and presentations), Reading (externally marked) and Writing (externally marked). Available on-demand via onscreen testing.

Functional Skills Mathematics

City & Guilds 4748-04 · Level 1 and Level 2

Single exam per level in two sections: non-calculator (25%) and calculator (75%). Focuses on practical problem-solving with numbers, measures, shape and data handling. On-demand testing with flexible scheduling.

Functional Skills Mathematics — Entry Level

City & Guilds 4748-03 · Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3

For learners building foundational maths skills. Covers whole numbers, fractions, money, time, length, weight and simple data. Internally assessed with no formal exam — learners complete tasks set by City & Guilds and marked by their tutor.

Health & Safety in Construction Environment Award

City & Guilds 6072 · 3654 · 3655

We deliver the full range of occupational health and safety qualifications — from the construction site entry card through to degree-level professional diplomas. Whether you’re starting out or building a senior career in H&S, we have an accredited route for you.

Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

City & Guilds 6072-51 · CSCS Green Card route

The essential first step to working on any UK construction site. Pass this qualification and the CITB Operatives Test to apply for your CSCS Green Labourer Card. Online exam with same-day results — you could have your card application submitted within weeks.

Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

City & Guilds 3654-03

For supervisors, team leaders and those with defined H&S responsibilities. Proves your competence in conducting risk assessments, developing safe work procedures and promoting a positive safety culture. No exams — assessed entirely through workplace evidence. Leads to TechIOSH membership.

Mandatory units

Contribute to the Reduction of Risks
Develop and Implement Safe Working Procedures
Monitor Safe Working Procedures
Promote a Positive Health and Safety Culture
Conduct Risk Assessments

Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

City & Guilds 3654-06

For H&S practitioners, advisors and managers with autonomous responsibility. Covers emergency response, risk control, audit systems, behavioural safety, policy development and professional ethics. Assessed through your own workplace practice — no classroom attendance or exams required.

Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

City & Guilds 3655-06

Our highest-level qualification, equivalent to a full degree. For senior H&S professionals with strategic responsibility. This is the primary NVQ pathway to IOSH Chartered Membership (CMIOSH). Covers organisational strategy, policy, audit, culture change and professional development. Holders of the Level 5 can progress via recognition of prior learning.

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We deliver industry accredited training, supported by national standards, that enable you to improve the skills you have. We will help you access the opportunities available to you in the ever changing facilities sector, We will be your training partner as you develop the skills to take your career from the operational frontline into management.

We also partner with organisations to deliver the sector relevant accredited training that meet the strategic objectives of the organisation.