As part of our ongoing partnership with The Skills Centre, FIS is pleased to highlight a new opportunity for eligible members and their employees to access fully funded Level 3 NVQs, supporting progression to Gold Card status and strengthening supervisory and technical capability across the sector.
Qualifications Available (Fully Funded)
Eligible learners can access FREE Level 3 NVQs in the following areas:
- Occupational Work Supervision
- Construction Contracting
- Operations in:
- Buying
- Design Coordination
- Estimating
- Planning
- Site Technical Support
- Surveying
These qualifications are designed to support career progression into supervisory, management and technical roles, helping businesses build competence, capability and resilience within their teams.
Who Is Eligible?
Funding is available to individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Aged 19+
- UK resident with the right to live and work in the UK
- Residency requirements:
- Minimum 3 years in the UK/EEA
- Or 1 year remaining on valid residency documentation
- In employment
- Not in full-time education or enrolled on another funded programme
- No prior Level 3 qualification
- Aged 24+ earning below the National Living Wage
(Those aged 19–23 are exempt from this earnings requirement)
Eligibility rules apply by region, including non-devolved regions, Birmingham and London.
Why This Matters for FIS Members
This funding provides a valuable opportunity for employers in the finishes and interiors sector to:
- Upskill supervisors and technical staff at no cost
- Support progression to Gold Card status
- Strengthen competence and compliance under evolving regulatory expectations
- Retain talent through structured career development
Find Out More
To check eligibility or get further details, contact The Skills Centre directly:
Click the link to explore this opportunity and consider how funded qualifications can support workforce development and long-term business resilience.