
With ongoing changes to CITB funding and increasing pressure on training budgets, construction employers are looking for smarter, more cost-effective ways to upskill their workforce.
At Workforce Skills Support, we have developed a range of funding-optimised NVQ packages designed specifically for levy-registered and non-levy organisations operating within the plant and machinery maintenance sector.
This exclusive dual-qualification package allows eligible learners to achieve two Level 3 NVQs concurrently, for a net cost from as little as £1,700, when both qualifications are assessed at the same time.
Both qualifications are:
Holding both qualifications demonstrates full competence in:
This confirms you can not only repair equipment, but also verify its safety, compliance, and fitness for use.
The Testing, Inspection and Thorough Examination qualification confirms competence against:
When combined with plant or machinery maintenance, this significantly reduces risk for employers by ensuring both mechanical integrity and statutory compliance are met.
Yes — significantly.
Combined NVQ Package (Assessed Concurrently)
Both qualifications completed together
This saving is achieved by:
Yes. Levy-registered construction companies who are up to date with their levy returns can claim the Construction Industry Training Board Achievement Grant:
Yes.
This limited-time discounted package is available to all organisations and individuals, regardless of levy status.
Yes.
Both qualifications meet the criteria for a CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card, subject to scheme requirements.
Yes.
Levy-registered companies may still claim the £600 CITB achievement grant for the Level 3 NVQ in Testing, Inspection and Thorough Examination.
No.
You can enrol multiple delegates at the discounted rate of £1,700 + VAT per person, potentially saving thousands of pounds across your workforce.
To keep costs low, our assessors deliver both qualifications concurrently, combining assessments and evidence where permitted. For this reason, both NVQs must be undertaken at the same time to qualify for the package price.
Learn how to access CITB grants, levy recovery, and Employer Network funding to reduce your training costs.
Explore our full range of NVQ qualifications (Levels 2–6) designed to support compliance, career progression, and site safety.
Understand how Employer Network funding works and how your business can save up to 30% on training costs.
Speak to our training advisors today to check your eligibility for 2026 CITB-funded packages.