Work-based construction NVQs
Work-based construction NVQ assessments from Level 2 to Level 7 for experienced professionals across the UK and overseas.
Work-Based Assessment
Assessed on the work you already do
No College Attendance
No classroom study or college days
NVQs Level 2–7
From skilled trades to senior management
UK & Overseas
Support for UK and overseas candidates
Empire Assessments helps experienced construction professionals gain recognised NVQ qualifications based on the work they already do.
Assessment is completed through workplace evidence, so you can demonstrate your competence without returning to traditional classroom study.
Evidence can include
From skilled trades through to senior construction management, we offer work-based assessment pathways from Level 2 to Level 7.
Level 2
From £450
Suitable for experienced operatives and tradespeople proving occupational competence.
Example areas include
Level 3
From £650
For experienced workers progressing into supervisory roles.
Level 4
From £750
For professionals supervising lifting operations.
Level 5
From £850
For experienced personnel responsible for planning and coordinating lifting operations.
Level 6
From £1,350
For experienced construction managers seeking recognised management-level competence.
Level 7
From £1,800
For senior construction professionals operating at strategic or senior management level.
A straightforward process built around the job you already do, with clear guidance at each stage.
Tell us your trade, experience and the work you currently carry out.
We help identify the NVQ qualification that best matches your role and experience.
Your competence is assessed through relevant workplace evidence.
Evidence may include photographs, documents, observations and professional discussions.
Once the required evidence is complete, your portfolio goes through the relevant assessment and quality-assurance process.
Our approach is practical: we focus on the evidence your work already produces and help you understand exactly what is needed.
We explain what is needed at each stage, so you always know what comes next.
We help you understand which evidence is relevant to your qualification and how to present it.
Every level shows a starting price, and we confirm the cost once we understand your role and the qualification you need.
Get in touch by phone, WhatsApp or email if you have a question about your NVQ.
A selection of the qualification areas available. The NVQs page lists every pathway by level.
Tell us what you do, your level of experience and the role you are working towards. We can help identify the most suitable qualification pathway.
FAQs
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An NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) is a work-based qualification that recognises the skills and knowledge you use in your job. Rather than sitting classroom exams, you show your competence through evidence from the work you already do.
No. Work-based NVQs are designed for people already working in their occupation. Your assessment is built around your workplace, so there is no requirement for traditional classroom study.
Your assessor looks at evidence from your day-to-day work. Depending on the qualification, this can include site observations, photographs of your work, workplace documents and records, and professional discussions.
It varies from person to person. The time it takes depends on the qualification, your experience and how quickly the required evidence can be gathered. We can give you a clearer idea once we understand your role.
It depends on your role and responsibilities. As a general guide, Level 2 suits skilled operatives and tradespeople, Level 3 suits supervisors, Levels 4 and 5 cover lifting operations roles, Level 6 suits site managers and Level 7 is for senior managers. If you are unsure, tell us what you do and we will help you choose.
We can support suitable candidates working outside the UK. Whether overseas assessment is possible depends on the qualification and the evidence available from your workplace, so please get in touch to discuss your situation.
Some construction cards require an appropriate vocational qualification as part of their eligibility criteria. The exact requirements depend on the occupation and card type, so candidates should check the current requirements of the relevant card scheme. Completing an NVQ does not automatically entitle you to a card.
