Costs
OSAT centre fees can vary, depending upon circumstances. Some centres will also include N/SVQ fees in their costs, whilst others may charge separately.
The following two case studies indicate some average costs of obtaining an N/SVQ and CSCS card through OSAT in two different scenarios.
It also outlines the Grant available to registered employers. To ensure you qualify for such grants, please contact your local ConstructionSkills area office before training starts.
Case study: Harris Building Services
Harris Building Services put one employee through On-Site Assessment and Training in Bricklaying (at NVQ level 2).
Costs | Total |
OSAT centre fees (including NVQ fees) | £500 |
Health and Safety Test | £17.50 |
CSCS card | Free* |
Total Costs | £517.50 |
CITB Grants | Total |
Achieving NVQ level 2 | £450 |
Passing Health and Safety Test | £17.50 |
Supplementary payment for completing and returning CITB Levy Returns and payments on time | £116.88 |
Total CITB Grant | £584.38 |
Case study: Rudd Roofing
Rudd Roofing put three employees through On-Site Assessment and Training in Roof Slating and Tiling (at NVQ level 2) and two through Roof Sheeting and Cladding (at NVQ level 3)
Costs | Per Person | Total |
OSAT centre fees (excluding NVQ fees) | £450 | £2,250 |
NVQ Fees | £75 | £375 |
Health and Safety Test | £17.50 | £87.50 |
CSCS Card | Free* | Free* |
Total Costs |
| £2,712.50 |
CITB Grants | Per Person | Total |
Grants paid for NVQ level 2 | £450 | £1,350 |
Grants paid for NVQ level 3 | £550 | £1,100 |
Passing Health and Safety Test | £17.50 | £87.50 |
Supplementary payment for completing and returning Levy Returns and payments on time |
| £634.38 |
Total Grant | £3,171.88 |
* Applicants who have completed an NVQ level 2 or 3 receive their first CSCS card free of charge.
This does not apply to SVQs.