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Plant standards and grants

New plant training standards and grants were launched from Monday 31 July 2023. Employers must use an Approved Training Organisation to receive grant for the new plant training standards.

New plant training standards launching on June 18

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) continues to standardise plant training across the industry, with phase two of its new training standards launching on June 18, 2025. CITB and industry representatives have been working together

Managing and Co-ordinating Plant

This 5 day course is for those who manage and coordinate plant in the construction industry. It will help you understand how to effectively manage the application and movement of various plant and equipment types, and to ensure compliance with

Plant Hire SME Growth and Development

The project will provide training to meet the current skills shortage in plant operation by delivering business skills which will allow micro employers to grow and build capacity for the sector.

NVQ Assessment: Specialised Plant and Machinery…

This assessment is designed for Plant Operators who wish to gain a Level 2, 4 or 5 NVQ/SVQ in Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations. Gaining the relevant NVQ/SVQ will help you change from a Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Red

Plant Training Standards Review

The Standards Team works with subject matter experts from across the industry to standardise plant training via Plant Working Groups (WG). The development of the plant training standards will help to ensure that the training required by the

Checklists and forms

Checklists and forms to accompany the GE700 publication are listed in the categories below, as well as forms for GE707. These documents are free to download.

Short duration achievement grants

We pay grants for the achievement of approved short courses, which last from 3 hours to 29 days and are focused on the core construction skills needed across the industry.

Third phase of plant training standards launching in…

March 2026 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.

CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked (9 days)

This course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a 360 degree tracked excavator above 10 tonnes. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.

Eco Operator: Plant Machinery

This 1 day course is for experienced operators looking for a formal qualification. You will discover how to save money on fuel bills by understanding and using the features of your plant, including operating a telescopic handler, 360° excavator,