What Skills Solutions Group does

Skills Solutions Group Ltd is a UK-based, privately held construction industry vocational training provider, founded in 2025 and operating on a nationwide basis from a single limited company entity (Company Number 16159959). The company delivers National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) at Levels 2 through 7 across a broad range of construction disciplines — from operative-level construction operations and plant training, through site supervision and management, up to senior management and chartered-equivalent executive qualifications. It is an approved assessment centre operating under ProQual as the awarding body, and holds accreditation pathways with CITB and ECITB, enabling employer access to grant funding of £600–£1,500 per eligible learner and alignment with CSCS card eligibility requirements. Beyond core NVQs, the company offers specialised training in fire safety inspection, retrofit, damp and mould, and mental health, plus advisory services for social value, bid support, and funding access.

The underlying technology platform is an online portfolio system used by candidates to collect and track evidence during their qualification journey, supported by a field-based assessor model where assessors travel to candidate workplaces for on-site competence assessment. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, combining phone-based free consultation (0800 494 7944), comprehensive course landing pages, and on-site delivery. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service course delivery, with cost partially offset for employers via CITB grant claims and regional programmes such as the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). Customer segments span individual construction workers seeking CSCS-compliant career progression and construction employers seeking workforce upskilling; disclosed enterprise clients include companies that have trained over 150 site-based operatives across multiple NVQ levels. The firm has 1–10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, and no institutional or PE backing evidenced in source materials.

Name

Skills Solutions Group

Legal name

Skills Solutions Group Ltd

Website

https://skillssolutionsgroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skills Solutions Group Ltd is a UK-based construction industry training provider delivering NVQ qualifications (Levels 2–7), NPORS, and ECITB training through on-site assessment for construction workers and employers nationwide, with CITB grant-backed funding pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

Keywords

• Construction NVQ training
• Vocational qualifications
• Competence assessments
• Construction workforce upskilling
• NVQ assessment services

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. NVQ Training Services: Fee-for-service vocational training delivery providing construction industry NVQ qualifications at various levels (2-7). Revenue generated through course fees paid by employers, individuals, or funded through government body grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Skills Solutions Group delivers work-based NVQ qualifications from Level 2 through Level 7 across construction operations, site supervision, management, and specialised trades (fire safety, plant operations, civil engineering). Training is delivered through on-site assessor visits with no written exams, supported by a proprietary online portfolio system for evidence collection, and funded via CITB grants (£600–£1,500) and SYMCA programmes. All qualifications are ProQual-accredited and serve as pathways to CSCS cards for construction operatives, supervisors, and senior managers.

Product overview

Skills Solutions Group is a construction industry training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) ranging from Level 2 (entry-level operative) through Level 7 (executive/senior management). The core offering consists of competency-based work qualifications assessed on-site, covering construction operations, site supervision, management, and specialized trades including fire safety, plant operations, and civil engineering. The company also provides supplementary services including NPORS plant training, ECITB engineering construction qualifications, damp & mould training, retrofit training, mental health training, social value advisory, and bid support services. Training is delivered through flexible on-site assessment with dedicated assessor support, and funding assistance through CITB grants and government programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NVQ Level 2 Training Entry-level vocational qualifications for skilled workers under supervision, covering construction operations, plant operations, interior systems, cladding, civil engineering, decorative finishing, and water management trades. Delivered through on-site competence assessment.
• NVQ Level 3 Training Intermediate qualifications for workers in more independent or supervisory roles, including occupational work supervision, construction contracting operations, fire safety inspection and testing, and assessor qualifications.
• NVQ Level 4 Training Advanced supervisory qualifications for team leaders, assistant site managers, and forepersons, covering construction site supervision across multiple pathways including building, civil engineering, highways, residential, heritage, demolition, tunnelling, and retrofit.
• NVQ Level 5 Training Management and technical skills qualifications equivalent to a foundation degree, focusing on planning lifting operations and preparing professionals for senior roles.
• NVQ Level 6 Training Senior management qualifications covering construction site management, contracting operations management, and occupational health and safety practice, with pathways in building, highways, residential, heritage, demolition, tunnelling, and retrofit.
• NVQ Level 7 Training Executive-level qualification equivalent to a Master's degree for senior professionals in construction senior management roles, focusing on strategic leadership and advanced decision-making.
• Fire Safety Training Specialized NVQ qualifications in fire safety including passive fire protection installation, fire resisting timber doorset installation, fire stopping and fire resisting door inspection and testing, and passive fire protection inspection at Level 5.
• NPORS Training National Plant Operators Registration Scheme training for plant operation qualifications in the construction industry.
• ECITB Training Engineering Construction Industry Training Board qualifications including the Level 2 Diploma in Erecting Steelwork Components and Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction Lifting, Positioning and Installing Structures, Plant and Equipment.
• Damp & Mould Training Specialised training addressing dampness, mould, and condensation issues in buildings for construction professionals.
• Retrofit Training Energy efficiency retrofit qualifications for improving existing building performance, targeting construction trades involved in upgrading existing housing stock.
• Mental Health Training Mental health awareness and support training for construction industry professionals, addressing workplace wellbeing in the construction sector.
• Bid Support Services Assistance with tendering and bidding processes for construction contracts, helping construction businesses secure work through improved bid submissions.
• Funding Advisory Services Guidance on funding options including CITB grants (ranging from £600 to £1,500 depending on NVQ level) and SYMCA programme funding for eligible employers and individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Site-based operatives can complete NVQ with minimal disruption to ongoing construction projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• ProQualcoreOthersProQual is the awarding body for Skills Solutions Group's NVQ qualifications. All courses carry ProQual certification references (Qualification AIM References). ProQual qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCITB provides training grants for eligible employers undertaking NVQ qualifications. Grant amounts range from £600 to £1,500 depending on NVQ level. CITB registered employers can claim grants upon candidate completion.
• South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerSYMCA offers funding programmes for South Yorkshire residents and businesses for vocational training including NVQ qualifications.
• ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerECITB provides funding and accreditation for engineering construction NVQ qualifications including steel erection and lifting operations courses.
• Echelon GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEchelon Group is listed as a proud partner, providing consultancy services to support Skills Solutions Group operations.
• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)coreOthersNVQ qualifications from Skills Solutions Group provide pathways to CSCS card eligibility. Gold cards for skilled workers (Level 3-5) and Black cards for senior professionals (Level 5-7).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NOCN Group: UK awarding body and NVQ/SVQ assessment provider covering construction trades; directly comparable to SSG as it offers ProQual-equivalent NVQ pathways used by employers to obtain CSCS cards and demonstrate competence.
• JTL Training: Major UK construction apprenticeship and NVQ provider covering electrical, plumbing, and building services; comparable in target learner and qualification types, with national scale SSG is targeting.
• Learning Curve Group: Vocational training and apprenticeship provider with significant construction NVQ delivery; comparable for funded, multi-channel training across trades and levels.
• T3 Training: UK construction-focused NVQ and CSCS training provider offering work-based assessment across multiple trades and levels; very similar operating model to SSG.
• Babington Group: UK vocational training and apprenticeship provider with construction and trade programmes; comparable for funded, work-based NVQ delivery to employers.
• Acorn Training: Vocational training provider offering construction and trade NVQs with on-site and centre-based delivery; comparable operating model in the same employer-funded segment.
• Total People: UK apprenticeship and vocational training provider, including construction trade pathways; comparable for employer-led, work-based NVQ delivery.

Regional players

• Leeds College of Building: UK further education college specialising in construction trades with NVQ and apprenticeship pathways; comparable in learner profile and qualifications, but regionally focused rather than nationwide.

Broad incumbents

• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board): Statutory industry training body that runs grant schemes and standards used by construction training providers; comparable as the broader ecosystem operator SSG both draws funding from and competes within.
• Pearson: Global education and qualification company that also administers vocational/technical credentials; comparable as a much larger player overlapping in the same qualification categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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