Chameleon School Of Construction Ltd

What Chameleon School Of Construction Ltd does

Chameleon School of Construction Ltd is a privately held vocational training provider established in 2010 and headquartered in the Midlands, England. The company delivers in-person, practical training across four core trades: plastering, bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, and motor vehicle maintenance. Programmes are structured as NOCN/CSkills-accredited diplomas and NVQs (Levels 1-3) for construction trades and IMI-accredited certificates and diplomas for motor vehicle maintenance, supplemented by short funded award courses and CSCS health and safety testing. Training is delivered from four purpose-built centres in Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent, Ripley, and Staveley/Chesterfield, with additional nationwide NVQ delivery at employer workplaces.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model. The primary stream is government-funded provision for eligible learners: 16-18 study programmes, fully funded training for adults aged 19+ earning under £25,000, and programmes for unemployed individuals, accessed through Adult Education Budget funding, 16-19 funding, and CITB Levy routes. The secondary stream consists of paid self-funded or employer-funded diplomas and NVQs (priced from £999+VAT for Level 2 NVQ Plastering to £3,995 inc. VAT for the 10-Week Level 2 Plastering Diploma, with similar price points for Level 2/3 Bricklaying), plus CSCS testing revenue (£42 per test, of which £21 is passed to CSCS) and the Level 1 Health and Safety qualification at £199 inc. VAT. A IMI Level 2 motor vehicle programme carries a £1,000+VAT non-refundable deposit with the balance due four weeks before commencement.

Customer segments are deliberately diversified: secondary school students aged 14-16 through school alternative-provision partnerships; young adults 16-19 seeking entry routes; unemployed and low-income adults (19+) eligible for fully funded study; and construction employers requiring workplace NVQs and CSCS-compliant upskilling for their workforce. Distribution is direct (website, phone, email) supplemented by referral partnerships with Jobcentre Plus, the Career Transition Partnership (where Chameleon is a Preferred Supplier), East Midlands Chamber, and accreditation bodies (CITB, NOCN, IMI). Leadership is anchored by Teresa Swift (Centre Manager and Lead for Quality and Training, recognised in 2025 as one of CITB's Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction) and Steve Crossley (Operations Manager). The company reports no disclosed funding rounds, no parent organisation, and no public revenue figures.

Name

Chameleon School Of Construction Ltd

Legal name

Chameleon School of Construction Ltd

Website

https://www.chameleonschoolofconstruction.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Chameleon School of Construction is a Midlands-based vocational training provider delivering NOCN/CSkills and IMI-accredited diplomas and NVQs in plastering, bricklaying, tiling, and motor vehicle maintenance across four training centres, funded primarily through UK government programmes for school leavers, unemployed, and low-income adult learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Construction & Motor Vehicle Training

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Vocational construction training
• Construction trade courses
• Motor vehicle maintenance training
• CSCS card testing services
• Construction NVQ programmes

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training: The company derives primary revenue from fully funded training programmes for eligible learners (16-18 students, adults 19+ earning under £25,000, and unemployed individuals). Courses in bricklaying, plastering, tiling, and motor vehicle maintenance are provided at no cost to qualifying learners through government funding mechanisms.
2. Paid NVQ and Diploma Courses: Revenue generated from paid courses including Level 2 NVQ Plastering (£999+ VAT), Level 3 NVQ Plastering, 10-Week Level 2 Plastering Diploma (£3,995 inc. VAT), 10-Week Level 2 Bricklaying Diploma (£3,495 inc. VAT), and Level 3 Bricklaying Diploma (£3,300 + VAT). These are typically self-funded or employer-funded programs.
3. CSCS Testing and Certification: Revenue from CSCS card testing services (£42 per test, with £21 going to CSCS), Level 1 Health and Safety qualification (£199 inc. VAT), and CSCS card issuance fees (£36 payable to CITB).
4. Motor Vehicle Training: IMI-accredited motor vehicle maintenance courses at various levels. Level 2 courses require a £1,000 + VAT non-refundable deposit with balance due 4 weeks before course commencement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Chameleon School of Construction Ltd delivers accredited vocational training in plastering, bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, and motor vehicle maintenance across four Midlands training centres. The portfolio includes NOCN/CSkills Level 1-3 diplomas, workplace NVQs, intensive 10-week diplomas, short funded awards, CSCS health & safety training and testing, and school alternative provision for ages 14-16. Many courses are fully funded for eligible learners (16-18s, adults earning under £25,000, and unemployed individuals), with paid NVQ and diploma options also available.

Product overview

Chameleon School of Construction Ltd operates as a vocational training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of NOCN/CSkills-accredited diplomas and NVQs alongside IMI-certified motor vehicle programmes. The offering consists of four core trade disciplines: plastering (Level 1-3 diplomas and NVQs), bricklaying (Level 1-3 diplomas and NVQs), wall and floor tiling (Level 1-3 diplomas and NVQs), and motor vehicle maintenance (IMI Level 1-2 certificates and diplomas). The portfolio is structured across three programme types: full diplomas (37-week programmes providing foundational qualifications), intensive 10-week diplomas for direct Level 2 entry, and workplace NVQs requiring employment (available at Level 2-3). CSCS training and testing services are provided as a standalone offering, while funded training programmes (for 16-19s, low-income adults, and unemployed individuals) combine multi-trade exposure with CSCS card acquisition. Short award courses (3-6 days over 6 weeks) serve as introductory or funded entry points. The company delivers training from four centres in the Midlands (Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent, Ripley, and Staveley) with nationwide NVQ delivery capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Plastering

Quantifiable outcome

• FREE CSCS test included with funded short courses (6-week programmes)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2025Chameleon is an approved training organisation (ATO) for CITB, delivering CITB-assured courses. Employers contributing to the CITB Levy can access corresponding courses through Chameleon. Teresa Swift was recognised by CITB as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction.
• NOCN (CSkills Awards)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChameleon collaborates closely with NOCN to offer construction courses. Most qualifications are NOCN-accredited including diplomas and NVQs in bricklaying, plastering, tiling, and motor vehicle maintenance.
• IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChameleon delivers IMI-accredited motor vehicle maintenance courses, including Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles.
• East Midlands ChambercoreOthersChameleon is a proud member of the East Midlands Chamber. Membership reflects commitment to professional excellence and support for business growth in the region.
• Career Transition PartnershipflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChameleon is a Preferred Supplier to the Career Transition Partnership, providing training services for armed forces personnel transitioning to civilian employment.
• Jobcentre PluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChameleon collaborates with local job centres to reach unemployed individuals eligible for fully funded training programmes in construction trades.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Leeds College of Building: The UK's only further education college dedicated exclusively to construction and the built environment, delivering diplomas and apprenticeships in bricklaying, plastering, tiling and related trades. Directly comparable in trade mix, learner segments and accreditation framework to Chameleon.
• Construction Skills People: Construction training provider offering CSCS card testing, Health & Safety Level 1 and CITB-aligned programmes for construction entry. Highly comparable in CSCS testing centre operations and pre-employment construction training model that mirrors Chameleon's funded short courses.
• JTL Training: Major UK building services apprenticeship training provider for electrical, plumbing and HVAC trades. Comparable delivery model combining funded learner programmes, workplace assessment and employer-facing delivery in the same skilled construction trades category.
• CITB National Construction College: Industry training body delivering CITB-assured short courses, NVQs and plant operator training across UK construction centres. Closely comparable on accreditation framework (CITB assurance) and trade-level training delivery model.
• BCTG (Building Crafts General Operatives Training): Birmingham-based construction training provider delivering bricklaying, plastering, tiling and plant operative apprenticeships in the West Midlands. Directly comparable in trade mix, regional geography and apprenticeship/NVQ delivery model to Chameleon.

Broad incumbents

• Babcock Skills & Training: Training division of Babcock International delivering apprenticeships and skills programmes across the UK including construction and engineering. Directly comparable on funded apprenticeship delivery but at much larger scale and across many more occupational areas.
• PeoplePlus: Large UK government-funded training and skills provider operating across multiple sectors including construction. Comparable in heavy reliance on ESFA-funded adult learner programmes, though at significantly larger scale and broader sector mix than Chameleon.
• Skills Training UK: National vocational training provider delivering government-funded adult education programmes, including construction-related pathways. Similar funded-learner business model and learner-segment focus (unemployed, low-income adults) to Chameleon's 19+ cohorts.
• NHBC (National House-Building Council): UK new-home warranty and standards body that also runs construction trades training and NVQ assessment programmes. Overlaps with Chameleon in delivering industry-recognised construction training and apprenticeship support, but operates a much broader organisational mandate.

Regional players

• Training 2000: Vocational training and apprenticeship provider operating primarily in the North West of England with construction trades, engineering and digital programmes. Comparable trade-school model with similar NVQ delivery and employer-funded learner economics, though focused on a different UK region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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