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The training body for British construction is proposing to keep rates at pre-Covid levels as it launches a wide-reaching consultation into its funding proposals.

In February 2020, 54-year old print manager Paul Whitlock decided it was time for a fresh start and to undertake a new challenge. Having refurbished a few properties in his spare time he decided to set up as a painter and decorator as it was something he could turn his hand to quickly, without needing to go through the lengthy training necessary to become a plumber or an electrician. It also meant he could start earning money relatively quickly.

A new e-course was launched last week by CITB, titled Covid-19: Setting up and operating a safe construction site (External link - Opens in a new tab or window).

The pandemic has brought significant challenges, but also caused people to come together, generating new ideas and opportunities that have gained traction at a faster pace than may have been the case. Working with Training Providers, Site Safety Plus centres and Approved Training Organisations, CITB has expanded the range of remote learning opportunities available that have allowed many in our industry to continue learning during this time.

A summary of the key aims and initiatives set out in our new Strategic Plan 2021-25; a reminder of the deadline for completing the Levy Return; and details of the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) latest People Survey.

A blog by Steve Radley, CITB Strategy and Policy Director. This article first appeared in Construction News.

Today’s email contains important information on grant changes; a reminder about the Construction Talent Retention Scheme; news of free mental wellbeing training; and, finally, proposed changes to CITB’s size and structure.

Today’s email includes information on a deadline extension for applications to the current Grant Scheme Year; an update on our advance apprenticeship attendance grants; and news of an extension to the Construction Skills Fund (CSF) scheme, funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and delivered by CITB.

Today's email shares our Skills Stability Plan 2020/21 and our plans for collecting the Levy over the next two years.

Today’s email includes news of our new CITB eCourses and the results of recent surveys of employers and training providers – research like this guides our decision-making as to support for industry at this time.