For construction business owners, there are several benefits to ensuring your team has undertaken formal training and gained industry-recognised qualifications.

From enhanced reputation to increasing work and earning prospects, here’s why building NVQ readiness amongst your workforce from the get-go makes sense. 

Preparing your team for NVQ

The most effective and efficient way of ensuring your team is ready to take on their NVQ assessments is through a combination of industry-accredited training and on-the-job experience. 

A City & Guilds training course — be it Level 2, Level 3, or a package that combines both — can be an essential stepping stone for anyone with aspirations of obtaining an NVQ.

Whether we’re talking about a complete newcomer to the industry, or someone with experience but no formal qualifications, this initial training can be vital in unlocking long-term progression. 

Aside from opening the door to an NVQ, formal training ensures a person has in-depth regulatory knowledge and a clear understanding of proper health and safety protocols, both of which can be overlooked when going straight into on-the-job situations. 

This in no way downplays the importance of experience in the field, after all, this is also a requirement for NVQ assessments. Formal City & Guilds training just equips tradespeople with the skills and know-how needed to meet industry and NVQ standards, maximising their potential, and ultimately bolstering both their own and their business’s reputation.   

Why your team needs NVQ-ready training

While building on-the-job experience is priceless and a vital stage in any tradesperson’s career, there will come a point where this experience alone will not be enough for those wanting to progress and grow. 

Is it worth the investment? 

Not only does holding an industry-standard qualification like an NVQ clearly demonstrate your team’s skills and knowledge, but it can also significantly bolster the scope of work you’re able to undertake. 

For instance, for any construction business contracted to take on site work, their teams will need to join a competent person scheme (CSCS/ECS). For most cards beyond labourer cards, each individual would need to complete an NVQ assessment before being eligible to apply. 

It’s worth noting that even labourer cards require the person to pass a health, safety and environment test, further reinforcing the value of a formal training course that builds this knowledge early on in a career. 

So, despite the up-front costs associated with NVQ-ready training, the long-term benefits in business opportunities, earnings and reputation will almost certainly make the investment worthwhile.

Why choose Able Skills for NVQ-ready training?

At Able Skills, our entire team of tutors are time-served experts in their respective fields. This means anyone completing their training at Able Skills, whatever trade they’re specialising in, will always be learning from a qualified professional with a deep understanding of exactly what is required to flourish on the job.

Our Dartford training centre is fitted with purpose-built workshops and classrooms, meaning there are never any distracting crossovers between teaching, and all training is delivered in the best possible environment.  

We’re easily accessible by road and are just a short walk away from Dartford train station. For anyone travelling from further afield, we’re able to offer affordable accommodation. While we have courses across all trades starting year-round, we’re always happy to discuss creating a bespoke package for businesses looking to train entire teams at the same time. 


Find out more about our Corporate Training or speak to our team about building your NVQ-ready workforce. Contact us on 01322 280 202 | hello@ableskills.co.uk