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Building Fabric19 Jul 2026

NVQs and City and Guilds: a plain English guide for care managers

City and Guilds qualifications and NVQs are the backbone of trade certification in the UK. This guide explains the most relevant qualifications for care home property management.

Why this matters

Understanding what City and Guilds 2391 or NVQ Level 3 means puts care managers in a stronger position when commissioning work and verifying contractor credentials.

What to do
  • 1Electrical testing: City and Guilds 2391-52 or 2394/2395 are the specific inspection and testing units.
  • 2Electrical installation: City and Guilds 2365 Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Technology.
  • 3Plumbing and water: City and Guilds 6035 Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating.
  • 4Verify any City and Guilds certificate at cityandguilds.com/what-we-offer/centres/verify-a-certificate.
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City and Guilds: Verify a certificate
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