Category Guides

The difference between the NPORS novice and experienced worker routes, which one you qualify for, and how each is assessed.

CITB-registered employers can claim grants towards construction NVQs. Here is how the achievement grant works and how to claim it.

Construction NVQ timescales by level, what affects how fast you finish, and how the on-site assessment process actually works.

What each construction NVQ level means, the CSCS card it leads to, and who it is for — Level 2 Skilled Worker through to Level 7 management.

The Black CSCS Manager card requires a Level 6 or Level 7 construction management NVQ. Here is exactly how to qualify, with timescales and costs.

NPORS vs CPCS explained: the real differences, which card employers accept on site, and how to choose the right plant operator route.