How it works

Step one: Initial questionnaire

Before the assessment, learners will need to complete an initial assessment questionnaire. This will help us:

• Confirm you have the experience necessary for the qualification

• Decide the ideal qualification and assessment route for your needs.

The questionnaire you need depends on which trade qualification you choose. Check below to see the qualifications we offer.

Contact NCC.AccountManager@citb.co.uk if you have any questions or need help filling in the form. The completed form should also be sent to this email address.

Step two: Pre-assessment

We’ll contact you to discuss your questionnaire responses and confirm the most suitable qualification.

Step three: Payment

Payment is required in full to begin the assessment process. Check below to see prices for available trade qualifications.

Once we’ve received your payment, we’ll register you for the qualification and allocate you an assessor. The assessor will fully brief you on the assessment process.

Step four: Assessment

You will be assessed at your place of work over multiple visits. The total number of visits depends on the trade qualification chosen, but you can expect to achieve your qualification within three to six months from your first visit.

First assessment visit

Your assessor will guide you through:

• A full NVQ induction

• An initial assessment plan, where you will agree optional units and any specific assessment requirements

• How to compile evidence of your activities and complete your site diary, which we will issue

• The start of your assessment activity.

Subsequent visits

• You will be assessed in your place of work.

• The assessor will work through the units and ask you to demonstrate how you comply with the National Occupational Standards.

• You will show the assessor the evidence where it naturally occurs in the workplace and will then discuss its use to demonstrate involvement, knowledge and understanding.

• You will agree the next assessment visit with your assessor.

Trade qualifications you can get

Contact NCC.AccountManager@citb.co.uk for help filling in the below forms. You can download the form by clicking the name of your chosen trade.