Setting the standard through expert assessment

At the heart of skills and standards

Assessors play a crucial role in maintaining NPTC by City & Guilds and regulatory standards by evaluating candidates' performance, knowledge and competence. They ensure that qualifications meet industry expectations and compliance requirements.

City & Guilds Assessors are exclusively qualified to evaluate Certificates of Competence, using independent or non-independent assessments, ensuring impartiality when assessors were not involved in training or conducting evaluations separately when they were.

Assessors manage their own schedules, collaborating with centres, training providers and learners to arrange assessments efficiently. Their role is instrumental in maintaining qualification integrity and ensuring candidates meet the required competency standards.

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How to become an Assessor for our Certificates of Competence

Contact the Associate Management Team at associate.ltp@cityandguilds.com to begin your application. After submitting your form, you’ll complete a Technical Evaluation, attend training and undergo assessment observations. Your first assessment will be verified within six months, followed by a second Verification six months later. After that, assessments continue independently, with Verification every two years.

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What skills, qualities and technical expertise do we look for?

To qualify as an Assessor, applicants must have at least five years of relevant industry experience and hold the City & Guilds NPTC qualifications they wish to assess. Those assessing Forestry and Arboriculture must also be certified in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting, Felling Small Trees up to 380mm, and Felling and Processing Medium Trees over 380mm and up to 760mm. A recognised First Aid at Work certificate is required, with specific courses depending on qualification areas.

Assessors must be physically and mentally fit, ensuring learner safety during assessments. Strong communication, time management, IT proficiency and attention to detail are also essential for success in the role.

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How will being an Assessor benefit me?

Becoming an Assessor is a valuable career step, offering continuous support from your Technical Verifier and scheduled Verifications every two years. You can expand your expertise through additional Technical Evaluations, qualifying to assess more qualifications. Ongoing standardisation and CPD activities ensure you stay current and maintain best practices.

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Technical Evaluation

People who wish to become an Assessor, and those Assessors who want to assess more qualifications, must undertake a Technical Evaluation.

The Technical Evaluation assesses your technical skills and underpinning knowledge in a particular skill area to ensure that the quality of City & Guilds qualifications is met.

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