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The RoofCERT programme (competence framework for the roofing sector) run by NFRC was funded by CITB for 5 years; with the original agreement ending in July 2023. The project brought together a cross-industry partnership to create and direct a unified National Workforce Development programme. It established and promoted industry wide standards for all roofing disciplines through an "Accredited Roofer" programme with the aim to act as a skills baseline for the sector.

This contract will provide the funds to allow 469 individuals who had commenced the training under the previous contract to complete their RoofCERT accreditation.

In response to the Grenfell Inquiry and subsequent report, and to support the need for training and upskilling in the sector, CITB is funding the piloting of 5 new short course training standards, 4 training Rainscreen Installers and 1 upskilling Rainscreen Supervisors. This training will be available to companies in England, Scotland and Wales and will be free of charge when accessing this training during the pilot period.

3B Training Ltd have been awarded the contract to deliver this pilot and are currently developing the training course material and delivery plan. The Installer training standards are all 1-day duration, and the Supervisor training a 2-day duration.

For more details on this training contact rob.boardman@3btraining.com

This project will test the demand for New Entrants and Existing Labourers enrolling and completing a 4-6 week Training Programme, allowing CITB to assess the feasibility, practicality and potential impact before determining next steps beneficial to the construction industry. This will contribute to the overall intervention to support urgent training and upskilling needs for the delivery of housing developments. The Training Programme is aimed at individuals looking to gain skills and knowledge needed to work as specialist labourers in the following homebuilding occupations:

• Groundworks
• Brickwork
• Drylining
• Timber Frame Erection

CITB wants to develop a Sector Skills plan in the RMI sector with specific focus on retrofitting to address current and potential future market needs. This will enable the creation of a sustainable market for domestic retrofit work, which will ultimately need to encompass all domestic RMI work if the Government’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2050 is to be met.

This research project will collect and analyse data needed to inform the creation of this Sector Skills plan.

The project will build individual, organisational and industry knowledge of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) in the workplace.This will be achieved through upskilling of FIR ambassadors, managing a network of training and delivery workshops. This is a bridging agreement whilst a new commission is developed for 2024.

The recently published Construction Skills Network 2023 – 2027 data shows a continuing demand for bricklayers in the Homebuilding Sector. It is estimated that the industry needs 4,000 additional bricklayers per annum.

The Brickwork Masterclasses will be delivered to existing workers in the homebuilding workforce. This 90-minute upskilling programme follows the success of a recent programme which delivered short brickwork training sessions which contributed to a reduction to defects in new housebuilding.

The recently published Construction Skills Network 2023 – 2027 data shows a continuing demand for roofers in the Homebuilding Sector. It is estimated that industry needs 690 additional roofers per annum.

The Roofing Masterclass programme follows the success of an existing masterclass programme which delivers short brickwork training sessions which contributes to a reduction to defects in new homebuilding. CITB are expanding this approach to include roofing.

The recently published Construction Skills Network 2023 – 2027 data shows a continuing demand for bricklayers in the Homebuilding Sector. It is estimated that the industry needs 4,000 additional bricklayers per annum.

Since 2019, CITB has invested in the delivery of bricklaying skills. CITB have funded the development of 16 short courses in specific areas of brick work (e.g. Installing Fire Barriers & Breaks, Brick Slip Systems and Sills, Copings, Cappings and Junctions) and delivered brickwork standards training to 15 colleges. As of February 2023, this upskilling programme had supported over 1500 learning interventions in further education (“FE”) programmes and to over 400 experienced bricklayers.

This pilot would aim to understand how mental health education and support can contribute to improved retention for individuals during their apprenticeship in construction, as well as reducing their likelihood of a mental health crisis when in the workplace.

This project will work with 29 colleges to train 464 college tutors/training staff in Mental Health First Aid, 464 apprentices in Mental Health Awareness and provide additional 121 support to almost 100 apprentices.

Brickwork Masterclasses, a Home Building Skills Partnership initiative delivered by NHBC in partnership with the Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) and funded by CITB, are designed to deliver practical skills and knowledge on the most common brickwork issues found by our inspection teams. Delivered by our highly skilled and experienced NHBC Building Inspectors, we will discuss practical guidance on improving quality and standards and how to promote awareness of good practice on site. Sessions can be delivered on or near your site provided that a suitable room is available to seat the attendees, such as a large site office or canteen.