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Short period qualifications eligible for a grant
The short period qualifications listed on this page are eligible for a CITB qualification grant, but not an attendance grant.
Guidelines for tiling
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the basic knowledge of to fix tiles.
Our Councils - Membership & National Insights
Scope and objectives of the Nation Councils, and members of our Nation Councils
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.
Standard Results
Standard Results
SkillBuild returns, as huge demand for construction…
The largest and longest-running construction skills competition in the UK returns, with registration now open for SkillBuild 2023. The SkillBuild competition is delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and offers an opportunity
Scotland Apprenticeships eligible for grant
The apprenticeships listed below are eligible for a CITB grant.
Apprenticeship Frameworks eligible for grant - England
The Apprenticeships listed below are eligible for a CITB grant for apprentices who started prior to 1 August 2020 on an Apprenticeship Framework
Apprenticeships eligible for grant – England and Wales
The Apprenticeships listed below are eligible for a CITB grant before August 2020.
Creation of demolition non-specific guidance notes
This project will produce 5 individual demolition specific sets of guidance notes. These guidance notes will be used by the Federation members and the wider industry to assist in ensuring that the knowledge of existing demolition sector staff
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National Construction College (NCC) Information
CITB - National Construction College (NCC)
On-site T Level Competency Pilot
Onsite Construction T Levels were launched in September 2021 with just over 100 students. T Levels are based on the same standards as apprenticeships, which gives students a strong grounding in their specialist area. Students can specialise in
Levelling & Setting Out Courses at the NCC
Basic to advanced courses in Surveying, Levelling and setting out
Routes to Competence
How does a Route to Competence (RTC) benefit the construction industry?
Health & Safety Awareness eCourse
The CITB HSA course is now available online, allowing you to learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere – no need to take time off work.
East Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the East Midlands
South West
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South West
Competence Frameworks
Competence Frameworks will set out and define the core competence requirements for individuals across the built environment. They are made up of a Route to Competence and a SKEB document (Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviour) and an
South East
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South East
East of England
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in East of England
Non-construction activities
Non-construction activities
Card schemes
Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.
Skills Olympics takes Team UK to Russia
Team UK returned from the 'Skills Olympics' placing 12th out of 63 countries and took home 15 Medallions of Excellence.
Civil engineering technician apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in civil engineering practices and concepts, while gaining industry experience.
CSF case study: Scarborough Skills Village
CITB looks at Scarborough Skills Village in Yorkshire, an innovative learning hub which provides new skills for people keen to enter the construction industry.
Who Should Register for Grants & Funding?
Definition of a construction employer and the trades classed as construction for the CITB levy
Register my vacancy
Register my vacancy
Health and safety policy
See how CITB protects the health, safety, and wellbeing at work of all its employees
Find a Training Group by speciality or trade
CITB supports 31 training groups covering 14 different speciality construction occupations. Training groups are listed by speciality and in alphabetical order.
Demolition Manager Refresher Course
The project will address the challenge that the NDTG does not have a Demolition Manager Refresher Course in place to address the looming skills gap in our sector due to expiring CSCS cards.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 8 April 2020
Today's update focuses on remote learning and a database of local and regional support.
Yorkshire and Humber
Yorkshire and Humber
Materials storage and protection
The purpose of training against this standard is to provide candidates with the knowledge to store and protect materials on site.
SkillBuild comes to Coleg Cambria on May 8 2019
SkillBuild, the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices, comes to Coleg Cambria, Wrexham on Wednesday May 8, 2019. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Skillbuild comprises of a
Assessor infrastructure - The Tile Association
Build the skills capacity of the tile sector by creating new on-site assessors and delivering vocational qualifications to address the skills shortage.
Cold weather concreting
This training standard is designed for candidates who are involved in the concreting operations. The focus is on realistic design and site preventative measures for concreting in cold weather, covering both short and long term damage mechanisms.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 19 May 2020
Today's messages focus on Mental Health Awareness Week; the range of sources and support available and an update on the CLC Site Operating Procedures.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 27 March 2020
Today's key messages are: repeating the important information about our levy suspension, take-up of advanced apprenticeship grants; the Government’s Self-employment income support scheme and CLC site operating procedures.
Advanced Craft Certificate grant
We pay grants for learners' attendance on and achievement of a course that leads to the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Advanced Craft Certificate in a subject related to construction.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 9 April 2020
Today's update summarises CITB’s support for industry since the outbreak of COVID-19 and looks ahead to the launch of our £5m Leadership and Management Development Fund next Tuesday.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 26 August 2020
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.
Suites of National Occupational Standards
Find information about your National Occupational Standards suite, including its relevant frameworks, structures and projects.
Pilot APP site training Quebec Park
The project is a pilot to train construction workers on the ‘Assured Performance Process’, a methodology produced by the National Energy Foundation.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 25 February 2021
The pandemic continues to dominate the news, so it's good news that each country's roadmap away from lockdown is becoming clearer and we have the positive news about the vaccine rollout.
Defect survey and repair
Defect survey and repair
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 23 September 2020
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.
Terms of funding - Structured fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
Construction trainees shine at the 2019 SkillBuild final
The SkillBuild national final took place at the NEC, Birmingham 21-23 November. Find out who the winners are.
Environmental management in construction - SSP
On completion of this standard the delegate will gain a comprehensive introduction to environmental issues on construction sites.
Tim Balcon CEO: Leading CITB, Supporting Construction |…
Skills, training, apprenticeships and meeting the future challenges of Net Zero, digital skills & post-pandemic construction, CITB CEO Tim Balcon reflects on his first two months at the helm and how CITB will continue to support the construction