Qualifications in NI

Proskills is responsible for ensuring (in conjunction with employers) that qualifications emerging in our sector are relevant and deliver skills that lead to employment, or enhance the effectiveness of employees. We have a dedicated team that maintains training standards, and helps to develop qualifications and programmes such as the apprenticeship scheme.

The following is a list of core qualifications in the Proskills sectors, with a link to the relevant factsheet.

  • Building products: NVQs

Other qualifications within the Proskills sectors:

  • Print & printed packaging: NVQs

  • Coatings: NVQs

  • Glass: NVQs

  • Extractives and mineral processing: NVQs

Foundation Degrees

A Foundation Degree is a level 5 qualification that integrates academic and work-based learning. It is designed and is a modern higher education degree qualification that is designed in partnership with employers to meet their needs. Click here to find out more.

For further information or advice on qualifications, please contact Lisa Williamson on 01235 432029 or email; or Jonathan Clark on 01235 432031 or email.