Certification Bodies

 

Certification Body Frameworks
CITB
Harriet Atherton
frameworksCB@citb.co.uk
0344 994 4455 – option 4 then option 2
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in construction.
Construction Building
Construction Civil Engineering
Construction Specialist
Construction Technical and Professional
Construction Technical, Supervision and Management (BP)
Cogent Skills
Ian Lockhart / Kate Hutchins
info@cogentskills.com
01925 515 200
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in chemical manufacturing, nuclear science, oil and gas extraction (also includes process technology, bioscience, polymer and sign making).
Life Science
Life Sciences & Chemical Science
Laboratory and Science Technicians
Professionals Polymer
Nuclear Decommissioning (BP)
Nuclear Working
Process Manufacturing
Processing Operations
Process Technology (BP)
Signmaking
Production of Coatings
Creative and Cultural Skills – FISSS
ace.helpdesk@fisss.org
0300 303 4444 option 1
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in arts, cultural heritage, craft and design (also includes music, literature, performing arts and visual arts).
Community Arts
Costume and Wardrobe
Cultural and Heritage Venue Operations
Design
Jewellery, Silversmithing and Allied Trades
Live Events and Promotion
Music Business
Technical Theatre: Lighting Sound & Stage
ECITB
Katie Purkiss
frameworks@ecitb.org.uk
01923 260 000
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in engineering construction.
Engineering Construction
Energy and Utility Skills – FISSS

ace.helpdesk@fisss.org
0300 303 4444 option 1

The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in electricity, gas and water supply, and waste management (also includes gas utilisation, recycling and waste water collection and treatment).

Smart Meter Installations (Dual Fuel) (SASE) – Registrations from 22 Aug 2011
Sustainable Resource Management
The Electricity Industry
The Gas Industry
The Power Industry
The Water Industry
Enginuity
Jackie Wooton
certification@enginuity.org
01923 238 441
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in science, engineering and manufacturing technologies.
Advanced Manufacturing
Business – Improvement Techniques
Engineering
Engineering Manufacture (Craft and Technician)
Engineering Manufacture (Level 3 Occupations)
Engineering Manufacture (Operator and Semi-skilled)
Engineering Manufacture (Senior Technician)
Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering Technology
Improving Operational Performance
Industrial Applications
Marine Industry
Operations and Quality Improvement
Financial Skills Partnership
Jean Snaith
apprenticeshipadmin@people1st.co.uk
0114 284 1977
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in financial services and accountancy.Certification managed by Skills for Justice.
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Providing Financial Advice
Providing Mortgage Advice
Providing Financial Services
Professional Services Higher Apprenticeship
IMI (Automotive)
Rebecca Parker/Caroline Harris
apprenticeships@theimi.org.uk
01992 519 039
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in the automotive industry (also includes Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Vehicle Sales, Vehicle Body & Paint, Vehicle Fitting and Vehicle Parts).
Automotive Management and Leadership
Vehicle Body and Paint
Vehicle Fitting
Vehicle Parts
Vehicle Sales
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
IMI (Logistics)
Rebecca Parker/Caroline Harris
apprenticeships@theimi.org.uk
01992 519 039
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in Freight Logistics and Maritime.
Express Logistics
Driving Goods Vehicles
International Trade and Logistics Operations
Logistics Operations
Mail and Package Distribution
Maritime Occupations
Supply Chain Management
Traffic Office
Warehousing and Storage
Instructus Group
Larisa Puk
info@instructus.org
01536 738 631
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in air conditioning, building services engineering, business and administration, cleaning, customer service, digital/information technology, electro technical, electrical and electronic servicing, enterprise and business support, facilities management, heating and ventilating, housing, human resources and recruitment, industrial relations, leadership and management, marketing and sales (also includes contact centres and third sector), plumbing, property and refrigeration.
Business & Administration
Business Innovation & Growth
Campaigning
Contact Centre Operations
Court, Tribunal and Prosecution Operations
Customer Service
Enterprise
Fundraising
Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management
Management and Team Leading
Marketing
Project Management
Public Relations
Recruitment
Sales & Telesales
Social Media & Digital Marketing
Volunteer Management
Cleaning and Environmental Support Services
Facilities Management
Housing
Local Taxation and Benefits
Property Services
Surveying
Electrotechnical
Electrical Installation (Instrumentation and Associated Equipment)
Electrical Installation (Installing and Inspecting Structured Cabling Systems)
Plumbing and Heating
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration)
Heating and Ventilation
Building Energy Management Systems
Domestic Heating
Building Services Engineering Technology and Project Management
Communication Technologies
IT Application Specialist
IT Software Web & Telecoms Professionals
IT Users
Higher Apprenticeship for ICT Professionals IT & Telecoms Professionals
Lantra
Darinda Faulkner
apprenticeships@lantra.co.uk
02476 858425
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in environmental and land-based.
Agriculture
Animal Care
Environmental Conservation
Equine
Farriery
Fencing
Fisheries Management
Floristry
Game and Wildlife
Horticulture
Land-based Engineering
Trees and Timber
Veterinary Activities
Veterinary Nursing
Learning and Skills Improvement Service
Jean Snaith
apprenticeshipadmin@people1st.co.uk
0114 284 1977
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in community learning and development, further education, higher education, teaching support, libraries, archives and information services, work-based learning and development (also includes records and information management services).Certification managed by Skills for Justice.
Employment Related Services
Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Management Services
Learning and Development
Learning Support
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Youth Work
The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (formerly Improve)
Kia Stanton-Smith
info@nsafd.co.uk / k.stanton-smith@nsafd.co.uk
0330 174 1253
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in food and drink manufacturing.
Food and Drink
Food Manufacture

People 1st
Jean Snaith
apprenticeshipadmin@people1st.co.uk
0114 284 1977
Apprenticeship sector for occupations in hospitality, catering, retail, leisure, travel, tourism and passenger transport
Aviation Operation on the Ground
Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance
Cabin Crew
Catering and Professional Chefs
Craft Cuisine
Drinks Dispense Systems
Hospitality
Hospitality and Catering
Licensed Hospitality
Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving
Rail Services
Taxi and Private Hire Driving
Travel Services
Retail
Proskills
Kia Stanton-Smith
info@nsafd.co.uk / k.stanton-smith@nsafd.co.uk
0330 174 1253
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in printing, mineral extraction and processing, health and safety and process and manufacturing of furniture, glass, ceramics, coatings and paper (also includes glazing, building products, wood and mining).
Building products Industry Occupations
Ceramics Manufacturing
Combined Manufacturing Process
Extractive and Mineral Processing Occupations
Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Glass Industry Occupations
Mineral Products Technology
Print and Printed Packaging
Wood and Timber Industry
ScreenSkills
Krisztina Biliczky / Demi Daley-Shaw
Krisztina.biliczky@screenskills.com
0207 713 9800
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in media.
Current:
Broadcast Technology Creative and Digital Media
Photo Imaging
Archived:
Advertising and Marketing
Communications
Creative and Digital Media: Interactive Design and Development
Journalism
Set Crafts
SkillsActive – FISSS
ace.helpdesk@fisss.org
0300 303 4444 option 1
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in sports coaching, active leisure, (also includes fitness, stewarding, outdoors, playwork and sporting excellence).
Activity Leadership
Exercise and Fitness
Personal Training
Playwork
Spectator Safety
Leisure Operations
Leisure Management
Sporting Excellence
Coaching
Outdoor Programmes
Sports Development
SkillsActive (Habia) – FISSS
ace.helpdesk@fisss.org
0300 303 4444 option 1
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in hair, beauty, nails, spa therapy, Hairdressing, barbering and African type hair.
Barbering
Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing
Nail Services
Spa therapy
Skills for Care and Development – FISSS

ace.helpdesk@fisss.org
0300 303 4444 option 1

The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in social care and the care of children and young people.

Care Leadership and Management
Children’s Care Learning and Development
Children and Young People’s Workforce
Health and Social Care
Skills for Health
Jean Snaith
apprenticeshipadmin@people1st.co.uk
0114 284 1977
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in health care.
Health (Allied Health Profession Support)
Health (Blood Donor Support)
Health (Clinical Healthcare Support)
Health (Dental Nursing)
Health (Emergency Care Assistance)
Health (Healthcare Support Services)
Health (Informatics)
Health (Maternity and Paediatric Support)
Health (Optical Retail)
Health (Pathology Support)
Health (Pharmacy Services)
Health (Perioperative Support)
Health and Social Care (SfH)
Skills for Justice (central government and armed forces)
Jean Snaith
apprenticeshipadmin@people1st.co.uk
0114 284 1977
The Apprenticeship sector for central Government and the armed forces.
HM Forces
Public Services
Skills for Justice (Justice, Community Safety and Legal Services)
Jean Snaith
apprenticeshipadmin@people1st.co.uk
0114 284 1977
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in fire and rescue services, policing and law enforcement, custodial care, courts service, prosecution service, forensic science (also includes Legal Services, Youth Justice, Probation/Offender Management, Community Justice).
Emergency Fire Services Operations
Court, Tribunal and Prosecution Administration
Custodial Care
Policing
Witness Care
Legal Services
Skills for Security
Becky Brougham
becky.brougham@skillsforsecurity.org.uk
01905 744 000
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in security.
Locksmithing
Providing Security Services
Security Systems
Security
UK Fashion & Textile Association
Ana Findlator
apprenticeships@ukft.org
0207 843 9460
The offices are manned Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and messages can be left Mondays and Fridays.The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in fashion and textiles.
Fashion and Textiles
(Intermediate/Advanced)Fashion and Textiles: Technical
(NB: Framework was withdrawn Dec 2016)