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Third phase of plant training standards launching in December
December 2025 will see the launch of phase three of CITB’s new plant training standards. CITB and the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) have been working together closely to standardise plant training across the construction industry. This has seen the introduction of short-course training standards for plant categories that reflect the increased requirements and responsibilities for plant operators.
CITB’s National Construction College opens its doors for Scottish construction employers
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is opening its doors at its National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan, Scotland to Scottish construction employers for a one-day-only event that showcases the next generation of talent and training in the trades.
CITB achieves Consensus for its 2026-29 Levy Proposals
The results show that 67% of construction employers are in support of CITB’s Levy plans – improving on the 2021 Consensus results. Additionally, 12 out of the 14 Prescribed Organisations are in agreement with the Levy Proposals.
CITB supports over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training
To mark the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week (12 May – 18 May 2025), The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its latest figures for its mental health training. Since 2018, CITB has supported over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training – vital support for an industry facing a mental health crisis.
CITB provides nearly £130m in grant support for construction employers
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its year-end figures for supporting construction employers and learners through its Grants Scheme. CITB provided nearly £130m in grant support during the financial year (FY) 2024–25.
CITB Employer Networks helped over 50,000 learners access construction training in 2024-25
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its year-end figures for its Employer Networks initiative. It was the second full year of operation for the initiative, and figures show the Networks supported 50,966 learners in the financial year (FY) 2024-25, an increase from 11,468 the previous, inaugural year.
CITB’s specialist New Entrant Support Team helps over 4,000 apprentices join the industry in 2024-25
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its year-end figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST). The figures show that NEST supported 4,128 apprenticeship starts in the financial year 2024-25, an increase from 2,340 the previous year.
CITB urges Scottish construction firms to pursue apprenticeship grants
This week marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week, and the CITB is calling for Scottish construction companies to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
UK Plant Operator of the Year competition returns
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and UK Plant Operators (UKPO) Magazine are today announcing the return of the annual ‘UK Plant Operator of the Year’ competition (UKPOOTY).
CITB supports nearly 9,000 construction firms to take up apprenticeship grants
This National Apprenticeship Week (10 – 16 February 2025), the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) reveals it has supported over 24,000 learners and nearly 9,000 employers with apprenticeship grants between April to December 2024.