Craft Trade Vocational Qualifications (VQs) at Sibbald Training
Posted 18 September 2025 in Vocational Qualifications
Looking to gain recognition for your skills in the trades? At Sibbald Training, we offer a range of Craft Trade Vocational Qualifications (VQs) that are designed to help skilled workers achieve industry-recognised certification.
Whether you’re a roofer, tiler, or working with solar installations, these qualifications can help you secure your CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card and take the next step in your career.
What are Craft Trade VQs?
Craft Trade VQs are work-based qualifications that assess your skills and knowledge in a specific trade. Instead of sitting in a classroom, you’ll be assessed while doing your job - proving your competence through evidence, observation, and workplace practice.
They’re ideal if you:
• Already have hands-on experience in your trade.
• Want to gain official recognition of your skills.
• Need a CSCS card to access certain worksites.
• Are looking to improve career prospects and credibility.#
Craft Trade VQs We Offer
Brickwork
• Level 2 Trowel Occupations (Bricklaying)
Carpentry & Joinery
• Level 2 Wood Occupations (Carpentry/Joinery)
Drylining
• Level 2 Interior Systems – Drylining Finishing (Ames Taping)
• Level 2 Interior Systems – Drylining Fixing (Metal Stud)
• Level 2 Interior Systems – Drylining & Boarding
Painting & Decorating
• Level 2 Painting & Decorating
Plastering
- Level 2 Plastering (Solid)
- Level 2 Plastering (Solid)
Groundworks & Civil Engineering
• Level 2 General Construction Operations (GCO)
• Level 2 Civil Engineering Services – Concreting
• Level 2 Drainage Construction
• Level 2 Excavation Operations
• Level 2 Excavation & Reinstatement
Roofing
• Level 2 Roofing Occupations – Tiler
• Level 2 Roofing Occupations – Slater
• Level 2 Roofing Occupations – Slater & Tiler
• Level 2 Roofing Occupations – Solar Collector Roofer
• Level 2 Roofing Occupations – Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems- Liquid Applied Waterproof Membrane
• Level 2 Roofing Occupations – Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems- Reinforced bitumen membrane roofing
• Level 2 Roofing Occupations – Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems- Single Ply Membrane
• Level 2 Cladding Occupation (Construction) – Roof Sheeting and Cladding Systems
Specialist Insulation Application
. Joint Sealant Application
Sub-Structure Work Occupations
. Installation of Gas Membranes
Explore our full range of Craft Trade Vocational Qualifications here
Why Choose Sibbald Training for Craft Trade VQs?
• On-the-job assessment – no long exams, just evidence of your real skills.
• Pathway to your CSCS card – essential for many UK construction sites.
• Industry-recognised qualifications that boost employability.
• Flexible delivery – assessments scheduled around your work.
• Experienced assessors who know your trade and its challenges.
Take the Next Step in Your Trade Career
If you’re a skilled tradesperson looking to get ahead, a Craft Trade VQ from Sibbald Training is the perfect way to prove your ability and open up new opportunities.
Ready to start? Book online today
Or call our team on 01501 750900.
If you are interested in a Craft Trade VQ which isn't on our website, please call us to discuss.