About CADUK

Construction NVQs for experienced supervisors, managers and health and safety professionals.

CADUK is a UK construction NVQ assessment centre specialising in work-based qualifications for people already working in supervision, management and occupational health and safety roles.

Since 2011, we have supported experienced construction professionals through online assessment, real work evidence and one-to-one assessor support.

We also operate CADUK Skills Academy Ltd, our sister company specialising in Plant Operations and Lifting Operations NVQs for CPCS and NPORS operatives.

Online NVQ assessment

Real work evidence, ePortfolio upload and one-to-one assessor support for experienced construction professionals.

Who we are

CADUK, The Competence Assessment and Development Centre UK Ltd, specialises in construction NVQs for experienced people who already have the skills, knowledge and responsibility required for their role.

Our assessment model is built around real work evidence, structured professional discussion and practical assessor guidance. Candidates do not attend classroom training or sit written exams. Instead, they demonstrate competence through the work they already carry out.

We support supervisor, manager, senior manager and health and safety routes, including qualifications that can support applications for Gold or Black CSCS Cards, professional memberships and career progression.

What makes CADUK different?

CADUK has specialised in construction NVQ assessment since 2011. We were among the earliest UK construction NVQ providers to deliver fully online NVQ assessment, using real work evidence, professional discussion and remote assessor support long before it became common.

Since then, we have supported thousands of construction professionals across the UK and internationally, including candidates in the UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

We do not offer hundreds of courses. We focus on a carefully selected range of construction, supervision, management and health and safety NVQs, and we have built our systems, guidance and assessment process around doing those qualifications well.

Trusted across the construction industry

Over the years, CADUK has supported candidates working for major contractors, specialist subcontractors, local authorities and infrastructure organisations across the UK construction industry.

Our candidates have included professionals from organisations such as Mace, Skanska, Willmott Dixon, Kier, Engie, Network Rail, BAM and Laing O’Rourke, alongside thousands of independent supervisors, managers and health and safety professionals.

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5-star Google reviews

Since 2011

construction NVQ assessment

Worldwide

UK and international candidates

Our candidates have worked for organisations including:

Mace

Skanska

Willmott Dixon

Kier

Engie

Network Rail

BAM

Laing O’Rourke

This does not imply formal partnership with every organisation listed. It reflects the types of employers our candidates have worked for while completing NVQ assessment with CADUK.

Construction NVQ Assessment, Funding and Approved Provider Routes

CADUK delivers approved construction NVQ assessment routes for experienced supervisors, managers and health and safety professionals across the UK.

Our NVQs can support Gold and Black CSCS Card applications, professional membership routes and, where eligible, CITB grant funding or ELCAS funding for armed forces personnel.

Awarding Body Approved NVQ Centre

NVQs are delivered through approved qualification routes and subject to internal and external quality assurance.

CITB Grant Funding Support

CADUK is part of the CITB Training Provider Network, supporting eligible employers with grant-funded training routes.

ELCAS Approved Training Provider

CADUK is an ELCAS approved provider for eligible members of the armed forces using Enhanced Learning Credits.

Where to go next

Use the links below to move from this About page into the main CADUK qualification routes or our sister company for plant and lifting NVQs.

Free suitability check
Apply for the nearest route and an assessor will confirm whether it fits your role before enrolment.

Management NVQs

Level 6 and Level 7 routes for construction managers, project managers, contracts managers and senior leaders.

Supervision NVQs

Level 3 and Level 4 routes for experienced supervisors, foremen, gangers and site supervisors.

Health & Safety NVQs

Routes for occupational health and safety advisers, managers and senior H&S professionals.

Plant & Lifting NVQs

Delivered by CADUK Skills Academy Ltd for CPCS and NPORS plant and lifting operations candidates.

Not sure which NVQ is right for you?

Apply for the closest route and we’ll check suitability before enrolment. There is no obligation to proceed.