Nominations are now open for the Lance Saunders Learner of the Year Award, which recognises students who show exceptional dedication to learning and excellence in their chosen educational pathway. Lance, CASL Group’s founder, believed in achieving excellence through education. This award recognises his years of dedicated service, leadership and volunteering by recognising those who embody […]

City and Guilds Learning Assistant is the e-portfolio system of choice for CASL’s learners. CASL learners’ portfolio work is managed through the City and Guilds learning assistant platform, a trusted organisation that has worked with people and the business community to identify and develop their skills over the last 140 years. For more than 10 […]

One of the key qualifications offered by CASL is the Pearson Edexcel Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management (QCF) which in academic terms is equivalent to a Masters Degree. The Pearson Edexcel Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management (QCF) is for learners who are leading and controlling projects in construction, and […]

Achievement grants for NVQs The enhanced funding available for NVQs to support companies as their employees transitioned from Industry Accreditation (IA) CSCS cards ran to the end of December 2025. The achievement grant is now reduced to £600 for NVQs completed after the 31 December 2025. Level 7 NVQ qualifications are no longer supported by […]

CITB has established a Training Provider Network (TPN) for eligible training providers across 4 training categories.  The TPN aims to support the construction sector’s workforce to develop skilled and competent individuals, both now and in the future. This will create a single trusted network of members. The objective is to allow easier access to quality […]

CSCS Industry Accreditation webinar Although CSCS held a webinar in 2023 for those impacted by the withdrawal of Industry Accreditation  (available to watch back below and via the CSCS YouTube channel), it is still recommended as informative and inciteful. During the webinar, CSCS Head of Operations, Garry Mortimer, and Head of Communications, Alan O’Neile delivered […]

Industry Accreditation: Support and Guidance CLC Released Statement on Industry Accreditation Cards January 23, 2023 Today, the Construction Leadership Council issued a statement encouraging all Industry Accreditation card holders to take action to retain their card. The Construction Leadership Council Statement on Industry Accreditation Cards Building Safety and competence are two of the CLC’s priorities. […]

Free online training from CITB The new Pearson Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management includes a mandatory unit on Temporary Works. Often learners struggle to realise what this covers as a subject area. CITB has an eCourse available on Temporary works general awareness that provides an introduction to temporary works and the importance […]