Construction Based nvq’s
At UK Industries Training, we partner with a fully accredited centre to deliver recognised, construction-based NVQs nationwide.
Our NVQ courses are designed to support workers in the construction industry on their journey to achieving a CSCS Card or Skilled Worker Card, helping to prove their competence and enhance their employment opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to upskill, meet site requirements, or formalise your existing experience, we’re here to guide you through the process.
Explore our full list of trade-specific NVQs below — and take the next step toward securing your future in construction.
ASBESTOS
| Title | CITB Grant? | Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Award in Asbestos Awareness | Yes | Not eligible |
| Level 2 Diploma in Removal of Hazardous Waste | Yes | Blue Skilled Worker Card |
| Level 3 Diploma in Supervising Licensed Asbestos Removal | Yes | Supervisor Gold Skill Card |
| Level 4 Diploma in Licensed Asbestos Removal for Managers | Yes | Manager Black Skill Card |
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in External Render | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 2 Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi-Trade Repair | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 3 Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
CIVIL ENGINEERING
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 2 Diploma in Roadbuilding & Maintenance Construction | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
CLADDING
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Cladding Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 3 Diploma in Cladding Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Cladding Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 3 Diploma in Cladding Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
| Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Black Manager Card |
DRILLING
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Land Drilling Operations | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
FITTED INTERIORS
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Land Drilling Operations | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
HEALTH AND SAFETY
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | Yes | CSCS Gold Supervisor |
| Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | Yes | CSCS Black Manager Card |
INSULATION
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 3 Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
INTERIOR SYSTEMS
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 3 Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
LIFTING OPERATIONS
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Slinger/Signaller | Yes | CPCS Blue Competent Operator |
| Level 4 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Supervising Lifts | Yes | CPCS Blue Competent Operator |
| Level 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts | Yes | CPCS Blue Competent Operator |
OCCUPATIONAL WORK SUPERVISION
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Supervisor |
PAINTING AND DECORATING
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 3 Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Supervisor |
PLANT INSPECTING
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma in Testing, Inspecting and Thorough Examination Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Supervisor |
PLANT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Construction Plant and Machinery Maintenance (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction) | Yes | CPCS Blue Competent Operator |
| Level 3 Diploma in Construction Plant and Machinery Maintenance (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
PLASTERING
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 3 Diploma in Plastering (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
RAINSCREEN and CLADDING
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma in Cladding Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
ROOFING
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
| Level 2 Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 2 Diploma in Waterproof Membrane Roofing System (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 3 Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
SITE INSPECTION
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma in Site Inspection (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
| Level 6 Senior Site Inspection | Yes | CSCS Black Manager Card |
SPECIALIST INSTALLATION
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Certificate in Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 2 Diploma in Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 3 Diploma in Fabricating Steel Structures In Construction | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
STEELFIXING
| Qualification Title | CITB Grant Available | Suggested Card |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Diploma in Steelfixing Occupations (Construction) | Yes | CSCS Blue Skilled Worker |
| Level 3 Diploma in Steelfixing | Yes | CSCS Gold Skilled Worker |
