Your trusted partner in land-based vocational education

The best in the field

The land-based sector underpins some of the UK’s most essential industries, supporting safe practice, environmental stewardship, and skilled professional careers.

By uniting the deep-rooted strengths of NPTC and City & Guilds in skills development and land-based certification, we offer a complete portfolio of qualifications, licences to practise, and CPD that supports entry into the sector, ongoing competence, and career-long development.

NPTC by City & Guilds brings together expertise across the full land-based learner journey, supporting training providers, employers, and industry to deliver high-quality learning, assessment, and professional development.

Developing skills for people, organisations and economies for over 145 years

What we offer providers

City & Guilds have worked with people, organisations and economies for over 145 years, helping them identify and develop the skills they need to thrive. We understand the life-changing link between skills development, social mobility, prosperity and success.

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Certificates and credentials

City & Guilds helps you progress in your role by developing your knowledge and skills. Our certificates show employers you're ready to meet and exceed industry standards. Gain the hands-on skills and theoretical foundation to thrive in your field.

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Digital credentials

City & Guilds digital credentials provide a rich, verifiable record of the skills and expertise you’ve gained by achieving a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence. Share your qualification on LinkedIn and other platforms. Employers recognise their value and actively seek candidates who hold them.

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News and topics

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We have refreshed the NPTC website to be more user-focused, with a modern design and improved navigation.

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Industries we support

We create industry-relevant vocational qualifications delivered through training providers, colleges and employers, helping learners gain the skills they need to succeed.

Developed with key industry bodies, our qualifications are highly regarded by employers.

Designed for flexibility, they fit around work commitments, making it easier to upskill without disruption.

Chainsaw and Related Operations

The use of chainsaws and related operations need to be carried out legally, safely and competently. City & Guilds qualifications provide assessment of both underpinning knowledge and practical skills.

Customer Awards

Customer awards products are designed to meet individual organisation's specific requirements.

Examination of Arboricultural Equipment

Arboricultural equipment needs to be examined in line with legislative requirements. City & Guilds qualifications provide assessment of both underpinning knowledge and practical skills.

Forestry and Arboriculture

Forestry and arboriculture activities need to be carried out legally, safely and competently. City & Guilds qualifications provide assessment of both underpinning knowledge and practical skills.

Health and Safety

Health and safety in the workplace is vital to ensure risks are reduced or eliminated. City & Guilds qualifications provide assessment of both underpinning knowledge and practical skills.

Land-based Machinery

Land-based machinery needs to be used legally, safely and competently. City & Guilds qualifications provide assessment of both underpinning knowledge and practical skills.

Livestock

Activities concerning livestock need to be carried out legally, safely and competently. City & Guilds qualifications provide assessment of both underpinning knowledge and practical skills.

Pesticides and Pest Control

Pesticides and pest control products need to be used legally, safely and competently. City & Guilds qualifications provide assessment of both underpinning knowledge and practical skills.

Utility Arboriculture

Utility arboriculture activities need to be carried out legally, safely and competently. City & Guilds qualifications provide assessment of both underpinning knowledge and practical skills.