Resource Hub
Here you’ll find all the key information and resources for exam officers and tutors in colleges and other institutions offering City & Guilds Technical Qualifications.
We’re here to support you at every stage – find out what you need to deliver our qualifications effectively, from curriculum planning, implementation, programme delivery and resources to support you at every stage.
If you are currently delivering our Technical Qualifications and have general queries please contact the Technicals Quality team:
T: 0300 303 5352
Lines open: Monday to Friday 08.30 to 17.00 GMT
E: technicals.quality@cityandguilds.com
Please expand the box relevant to you.
Results updates 2022
We have issued Technicals qualification achievement rates for the 2021/2022 academic year.
Read the 2021/22 qualification performance report
Summer 2022 results update – Level 2 Technicals
This week we have issued advice and guidance on the results release date for 2022.
Read the email
Summer 2022 results update – Level 3 Technicals
This week we have issued advice and guidance on the results release date for 2022.
Read the email
Summer 2022 results and autumn assessment series
In acknowledgement of the disruption to learning and to support fairness for all learners certificating in summer 2022, we will be taking loss of learning into consideration.
On this basis, we have made the decision to apply a form of ‘safety net’ for synoptic assignments and examinations within our Technical Qualifications wherever appropriate.
Read the update here
Updates
Important update - Removal of onscreen e-volve exams and an update on the Autumn Exam series
This update provides further detail regarding the removal of onscreen e-volve exams and an update on the Autumn exam series.
Download the update
Important update - Contingency planning for exam disruption
Updated guidance on handling disruption, such as industrial action, is available from the Department for Education, the regulators, the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and City & Guilds. Please read the following communication for details.
Download the update
Changes to submission dates and processes for 2023
New Quality Assurance Guide and further update regarding quality assurance changes to centre assessed components
This update provides further detail regarding the changes to submission deadlines and quality assurance processes for centre assessed components, also directing centres to the new Quality Assurance Guide.
Download the update
An important update regarding some changes to submission deadlines and sample requirements for Technical Qualifications, which will be implemented for Summer 2023.
Download the update
Autumn examination series 2022
Please be aware that an important update has gone out to centres regarding the exam series for this autumn 2022. Please also see the exam timetable under the ‘Teaching and learning resources’ accordion.
Download the update
KS4 – Technical Awards Update
Please be aware that there are important updates with regards to the City & Guilds Key Stage 4 Technical Award qualifications. This document details the upcoming changes.
Download the guidance
Teaching and learning resources
These documents provide essential guidance and information for the delivery, assessment and administration of the Technical Qualifications.
Synoptic assignments - Referencing work and plagiarism
Detailed information on how to prevent and detect plagiarism, and how to appropriately reference within assignments, can be found on the Joint Council for Qualifications website:
Contact update form
Please use the contact update forms to add details for relevant staff involved in the delivery of Technical Qualifications. Contacts will be added to our database in line with our privacy policy and we will use these details to keep in touch with you.
The form below should only be completed if you are one of the Key Contacts e.g. Main Contact, Quality Contact, Exams Lead or Moderation Portal Contact.
Technical Qualifications: Key Contact Update Form
Any additional contacts should use the form below e.g. Curriculum Managers, Tutors/Assessors, Quality Coordinators etc.
Technical Qualifications: Contact Update Form
Newsletters
Events and webinars
We offer face-to-face and online training events for anyone involved in the delivery or interested in teaching City & Guilds Technical Qualifications.
Our events provide a great opportunity to network with your peers and gain expert advice and guidance from our portfolio advisors and their teams.
Visit our Events page today for more information.
Moderation portal
The Moderation Portal is the online administration platform used to facilitate the submission of marks and evidence and the moderation of the synoptic assignment, centre assessed components and employer involvement for Technical Qualifications.
Take me to the Moderation Portal
The Moderation Portal Centre User Guide can be downloaded here, which explains the full process for centres, including information on how to manage Moderation Portal centre user accounts, how to enter marks / grades, and how to upload evidence.
Download the Moderation Portal Centre User Guide
Supporting videos
Accessing Moderation Portal: A step by step guide to accessing the City & Guilds Moderation Portal, the online platform for submitting marks, outcomes and evidence for Technicals.
Moderation Portal - Inputting evidence and uploading marks: A step by step guide to inputting evidence and uploading marks to the City & Guilds Moderation Portal, the online platform for submitting marks, outcomes and evidence for Technicals.
Moderation Portal - Uploading evidence at a cohort level: A step by step guide to uploading evidence for a cohort using the City & Guilds Moderation Portal, the online platform for submitting marks, outcomes and evidence for Technicals.
Moderation Portal - Account Management: A guide to managing your account on the City & Guilds Moderation Portal, the online platform for submitting marks, outcomes and evidence for Technicals.
Results and grades information
Results Guide
How to view and download results from the Walled Garden for our Technical Qualifications.
Download the guide (PDF) >
Published Grade Boundaries
The document below provides a list of the published grade boundaries for our Technical Qualification assessments. Its updated throughout the year after each key results date.
Download the Published Grade Boundaries (PDF) >
Grade Prediction Calculator
Our Grade Prediction Calculator has been designed to help you find out what qualification grade your learner might achieve on their Technical Qualification.
Download Calculator (XLSX) >
Watch instructional webinar (YouTube) >
Enquiries, missing submissions and amendments
Enquires about results (EAR)
For information about the Enquiries about Results process for Technical Qualifications please refer to the Centre Document Library under the ‘Appeals’ drop-down menu.
Missing bookings and submissions
Post results, where a centre has failed to make a booking for an assessment component via Walled Garden and has not submitted a result for the component to the Moderation Portal, centres will need to submit this as a ‘missing booking and submission’ request.
Please complete the below form in full and send to technicals.quality@cityandguilds.com. Once the bookings have been processed, they will appear in the Moderation Portal for you to submit results.
Download missing booking and submission form
Error correction and amendments
To request corrections to centre submission errors (e.g. where the wrong mark/grade has been submitted, or there has been an administrative error) please use the following form.
One request form is required per candidate.
Correction and amendment form
Technical On boarding
Webinar
We have created sample curriculum plans to provide you with some guidance on unit delivery throughout the year. These plans also highlight key dates to consider when preparing your learners to complete their final assessments.
Technical Qualification Curriculum Plan Templates 2022/23
Teaching and Learning hints and tips resource for theory exams
- Technical Qualifications: Preparing learners for the Technicals Qualification theory exam – Watch the video
Handbooks
We also have handbooks available for each qualification, which are a valuable pre-delivery tool.
Each qualification handbook can be found in the Qualifications section.
Online teaching and support resources
We offer a range of publications for all our Technical Qualifications so you can select those that suit you best.
City & Guilds SmartScreen is designed to save tutors’ time, offer ideas and guidance on how our qualifications can be delivered. They can be used as either a front of class teaching aid or set for learners to work independently. Visit our SmartScreen website to view a full list of qualifications that are available.
As well as expert support through our advisor and consultancy team; we also offer learning resources that not only help to create engaging lessons but embed learning. Visit our teaching and learning website for more information.
KS4 Technical Award resources
These documents provide essential guidance and information for the delivery, assessment and administration of our KS4 Technical Awards.
Maths and English support
All 16-18 learners, and those aged 19-25 with an education health and care (EHC) plan who do not hold a GCSE grade 9-4 or A*-C are required to continue studying maths and English during each year of their study programme.
We offer a number of Maths and English resources and digital learning to help teachers and learners develop and apply maths and English skills, such as:
- e-functional skills
- SmartScreen Functional Skills/Functional Skills Plus
- Maths & English e-toolkit.