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On-site Assessment Workshop NCC
Assessment Services offers on-site assessment for experienced operatives, supervisors and managers. These assessments recognize existing skills, knowledge and experience against a nationally recognized qualification. Holding an NVQ enables you to
Management & Supervisory Courses at the NCC
The National Construction College offers management courses tailored to the needs of the construction industry. Courses are designed to fit around a busy work schedule so you're never off site for too long. Construction ILM, NVQ in site management,
National Construction College (NCC) Information
CITB - National Construction College (NCC)
NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management
The level 6 Diploma is for construction site managers who are looking to achieve an NVQ management qualification through a formal traditional course. The course includes six one-day taught modules over six months, and two onsite assessment visits
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in occupational work supervision
This course is for supervisors who are looking to gain an NVQ qualification through a formal traditional course. The level 3 Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision is for subcontractor supervisors and gangers.
NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Supervision
This course is for supervisors and assistant site managers who are looking to gain an NVQ qualification through a formal traditional course. The level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Management is for supervisors and assistant site managers working
NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management
The level 6 Diploma is for construction site managers who are looking to achieve an NVQ management qualification through a formal traditional course. The course includes six one-day taught modules over six months, and two onsite assessment visits
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
Courses and qualifications
Courses and qualifications
Supervisory and management assessment
Are you a supervisor or manager with a significant amount of experience in your current role? This option involves a number of one-to-one assessments carried out at your place of work. You will normally be expected to achieve your qualification
Plant Operations Courses at the NCC
CPCS plant courses to get carded, Plant management and more
Levy, grants and funding
Levy, grants and funding
Occupational trade qualifications assessment
Are you a trade operative with a significant amount of experience in your current role? This option involves a number of one-to-one assessments carried out at your place of work. You will normally be expected to achieve your qualification within
Find a CITB Funded Training Group
CITB funds local, regional and specialist Training Groups that support a variety of employers across different trades. All Training Groups help employers access training that meets their needs.
South East
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South East
Course Booker Full Course Listing
Course Booker Full Course Listing
A-Z of National Construction College (NCC) courses
Browse A-Z of all CITB's NCC courses
Short-period qualification grant
We pay grants for the achievement of approved short-period qualifications which take less than one year to complete that are focussed on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
How to Find & Recruit an Apprentice
An apprenticeship combines learning at a college/training provider with on-site experience to give apprentices the right mix of technical and practical skills.
Nation Plans (England, Scotland & Wales)
The support CITB will provide to construction employers across England, Scotland and Wales.
CISRS Scaffolding Part 2
This 10 day course is for people who have spent at least six months on site since passing the CISRS Scaffolding part 1 course. You will learn how to safely erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding structures, working as part of a team.
Find an Apprenticeship in Construction
Search CITB Apprenticeships by trade, craft or region
Business Plan (What We Do)
CITB’s Business Plan 2025-26. This Plan brings our Strategic Plan to life, and provides a clear, straightforward approach to how we will work over the coming year to address the skills challenges facing the industry.
Steelfixing apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in steelfixing, while gaining industry experience. You’ll learn a host of steelfixing skills, such as positioning and fixing reinforced steel, as well as
Construction Workforce Outlook | CITB
This interactive tool provides insights into the UK construction economy and its future labour requirements.
Training Standards for Different Frameworks
Training standards
Testing, inspecting and thorough examination occupations…
The suite contains National Occupational Standards (NOS) for engineers, technicians, operatives and supervisors. They relate to: law responsibilities inspections record keeping and defect reports.
CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked A59 - experienced operators…
This condensed course is for experienced operators of 360 degree excavators above 10 tonnes, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
Leadership and Management training with CITB
Leadership and management are key skills for all construction sites and an area where the industry has identified a need for greater support and training. CITB has a range of different resources from short course grants to funded ILM qualifications
Existing CITB Centres
If you are an existing CITB centre, you are pre-approved to become a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO).
East of England
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in East of England
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course
This SMSTS course is for project managers, site managers and supervisors, business owners and clients. You will gain an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on construction sites.
Apprenticeship travel and accommodation funding ‘Travel…
CITB is widening the support offer for employers with apprentices who have to 'Travel to Train'. CITB will fund 80% of accommodation costs for eligible apprentices of grant eligible employers who attend colleges or training providers where overnight
National Occupational Standards
How do National Occupational Standards (NOS) benefit the construction industry? Amongst other things, the NOS ensure that NVQs and SVQs are more robust and consistent. Between 2020 and 2021 over 70,000 people in construction across the UK achieved
Qualification Grant Options Available
Find information about advanced, specialist and grants for other construction industry qualifications
Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs)
Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) are a new employer-led initiative from the Department for Education (DfE) in England. They aim to reshape skills training provision to better meet the local needs of employers and the wider economy. CITB has
“Apprentices are V&C’s future”
Barry Mason is Apprentice and Training Manager for V&C (SW) Limited, a family-run business, specialising in painting & decorating, dry lining & tiling. Barry began his career as a CITB apprentice and has enjoyed a variety of roles since, includ
Standards Enquiries for Delivering Training
Enquire about an existing standard by completing the form
East Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the East Midlands
Net zero action plan
Net zero action plan
NVQs & SVQs (Standards & Frameworks)
Find information about the various National and Scottish Vocational Qualification structures
CITB Grants Scheme
Find out how grants are awarded and when you can claim them
South West
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South West
Construction work experience grants
Work Experience grant can be claimed from 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2021. We pay grant for planned work experience days when it is an essential part of a construction-related degree.
Short qualifications we pay grant for
We pay grant for the short qualifications listed below. Each qualification must be regulated but can be delivered by a number of awarding organisations. Grant payments are not linked to preference for one body over another.
What is the Shared Apprenticeship Scheme?
The Shared Apprenticeship Scheme has been set up to help employers who want to support the development of skills while working on regional contracts, but are not in a position to offer a full term apprenticeship, and who wish to support training the
CPCS Mini Excavator A58
This 6 day course is for people with limited or no experience of using mini excavators. It's also suitable for people who have some experience, but need a formal qualification. You will learn to operate and maintain a mini excavator, including
About CITB Apprenticeships
Everything you need to know about becoming a CITB Apprentice
Specialist Applied-skills Programme (SAP) grant
We pay grant for learners on the Specialist Applied-skills Programme (SAPs). These programmes last 18 months and contain several related modules, leading to a Level 2 or 3 National or Scottish Vocational Qualification (NVQ or SVQ).
Types of Construction Apprenticeships We Offer
Find out about the different types of apprenticeships available