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Workforce Skills Support Ltd. Mansfield Business Centre, Ashfield Avenue, Mansfield, NG18 2AE
Campaign
The Competence 10 – Workforce Competence Review Initiative
Registration closing date: 30/11/2026
The Competence 10 is a promotional initiative organised by Workforce Skills Support to encourage construction and allied-industry employers to take a proactive approach to workforce competence.
Ten eligible employers will be selected to participate in an enhanced Workforce Competence Review programme.
One participating employer will also have the opportunity to win a fully funded Management NVQ qualification, subject to the conditions below.
Open to UK-based construction and allied-industry employers.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over and authorised to register on behalf of their employer.
One registration is permitted per company.
Employees of Workforce Skills Support and anyone directly involved in administering the promotion are excluded.
No purchase is necessary to register or participate.
CITB registration is not required to register an interest.
Employers must complete the official registration form before the published closing date.
Submitting the form registers an expression of interest only and does not guarantee selection.
There is no charge to register.
The Competence 10 initiative is open to eligible UK construction and allied-industry employers who register their interest during the promotional period.
Following registration, Workforce Skills Support will contact employers to arrange their free Workforce Competence Review. Reviews may commence immediately following registration, subject to availability.
To qualify for entry into the Management NVQ prize draw, employers must:
Operate within the UK construction or allied industries.
Provide the necessary workforce information for a minimum of 10 individual employee or worker competence checks.
Complete a minimum of 10 individual workforce competence checks with Workforce Skills Support by 30th November 2026
Meet the eligibility requirements outlined in these Terms & Conditions.
All employers who meet these requirements within the campaign period will receive one entry into the Management NVQ prize draw.
There is no limit of 10 employers eligible for the prize draw. Each qualifying employer receives one entry, regardless of the number of workforce records reviewed beyond the minimum requirement.
Registration and participation are free, with no obligation to purchase qualifications or training.
Employers registering for The Competence 10 will be offered a free Workforce Competence Review, which may commence shortly after registration.
The review may include:
Assessment of existing qualifications, training records and competence cards.
Identification of potential qualification, card and workforce competence gaps.
Consideration of occupational roles and activities undertaken.
Guidance on relevant qualification and training opportunities.
Review of available CITB grants and funding, where applicable.
A minimum of 10 individual employee or worker competence checks must be completed within the promotional period for the employer to qualify for the Management NVQ prize draw.
Employers may request checks for additional workforce records, subject to agreement and availability.
The review is provided free of charge, with no obligation to purchase any training or qualifications.
The review provides guidance based on information supplied and does not constitute formal certification or a guarantee of regulatory compliance.
One of the 10 participating employers who successfully completes the minimum 10 workforce competence checks will be selected at random to receive one fully funded Management NVQ qualification for an eligible employee.
The prize includes:
One suitable Construction Management NVQ qualification that Workforce Skills provides as a directly delivered product by the WSS team
Standard registration, assessment and certification fees included within the agreed NVQ package.
Support from Workforce Skills Support throughout the qualification process.
The nominated employee must meet the entry and occupational requirements for the qualification.
The prize is limited to one qualification for one eligible employee and cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred to another employer.
Any services or costs outside the agreed qualification package are excluded and will be disclosed before acceptance.
The prize has a normal market rate of £1995 excluding VAT.
All eligible employers who complete a minimum of 10 individual workforce competence checks with Workforce Skills Support by 30th November 2026 will be entered into the Management NVQ prize draw.
Each qualifying employer will receive one entry into the draw, regardless of the number of employee records reviewed.
One winning employer will be selected at random from all qualifying entries on 30th November 2026.
The winning employer will receive one fully funded Management NVQ qualification for an eligible employee, subject to the prize conditions outlined in Section 6.
The winner will be contacted directly and must respond within 14 days to accept the prize.
If the prize is declined or the winner does not respond within the specified period, an alternative winner may be selected at random from the remaining qualifying entries.
The draw will be conducted using a verifiably random process, with appropriate records retained.
As part of the free Workforce Competence Review, Workforce Skills Support may identify relevant CITB funding and grant opportunities.
Any funding or grants discussed are subject to the applicable CITB eligibility criteria, funding rules and availability at the time of application.
Workforce Skills Support cannot guarantee grant approval or payment.
The Management NVQ prize is provided free of charge under this promotion and is not dependent upon the employer receiving CITB grant funding.
Personal information provided during registration will be used to administer The Competence 10 initiative, verify eligibility, contact participating employers and arrange Workforce Competence Reviews.
Any employee information supplied for competence checks will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and Workforce Skills Support's Privacy Notice.
Employers must ensure they have an appropriate lawful basis for sharing employee information for the purposes of the review.
Information submitted for this initiative will not automatically be used for unrelated marketing purposes.
Employers may separately opt in to receive information about qualifications, training and funding opportunities.
Workforce Skills Support reserves the right to verify eligibility and reject duplicate, fraudulent or materially inaccurate registrations.
The promoter may amend, suspend or cancel the initiative where reasonably necessary due to circumstances beyond its control, provided participants are treated fairly and applicable promotional rules are followed.
Participation in The Competence 10 does not guarantee that any qualification or training will be required or recommended following the review.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful.
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales, subject to any mandatory legal protections that apply.
Campaign contact: Natalie Williams, [email protected]
Last updated: 23rd October 2026