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About the Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test

The CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test is an important way for construction workers to show they can work safely. For employers, having workers who have passed the CITB HS&E test is assurance that their workforce can keep themselves an

Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 17 February 2021

Today I would like to update you on the result of a recent consultation and subsequent new approach to funding for Training Groups, along with a COVID-delayed £1 fee increase for the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test. There have also been

Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)

This course highlights potential hazards when working on site and provides practical advice on keeping yourself and your colleagues safe. It covers your individual and employer’s responsibilities, including what you can do if you think anyone’s

CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor

This course is for CISRS scaffolder/advanced card holders and Construction Managers and Supervisors who need to manage Scaffold operations. It will enhance your professional development and help you to gain evidence to achieve NVQ/SVQ

Training provider and delegate support

CITB's Site Safety Plus (SSP) team offer support to both training providers who apply to become SSP centres, as well as delegates who choose SSP for their training.

Crackdown on fraud in construction testing

Organised crime in London, the Midlands and the North West is cashing in on pent-up demand for construction testing resulting from the months of lockdown, and CITB needs your help to stop it.

Internet Test Centres (ITC) support

An Internet Test Centre (ITC) is a centre approved by CITB to provide testing facilities for tests such as the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test.

CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)

This 1 day course is for people who are new to scaffolding. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer (green) Card holders also need to take this course to renew their card every five years. The course teaches the basics of the industry and how to work

Fraudulent Construction Scheme Cards [Fake Vs Genuine]

Construction scheme card fraud is a serious issue for the industry. We work closely with the police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to gather evidence to prosecute fraudulent behaviour and bring criminals to account. We are also committed to

Health, Safety & Environment test for Managers and…

The Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test for Managers and Professionals, and the accompanying revision materials, are changing. The content has been updated to ensure that it is suitable for today’s managers and professionals, taking into

Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 3 April 2020

Today's update is on remote learning and how we’re enabling you to keep training by identifying as many courses as possible that can be delivered through interfaces like Teams, Skype, Zoom, WebEx and others.

Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 11 November 2020

Today’s email brings news about the Skills and Training Fund; the Talent Retention Scheme; and our consultation on Training Group support; plus ways in which CITB is combating fraud, and the Lighthouse Club Christmas Cracker promotion.

Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 9 June 2020

Today’s email looks at; supporting mental health as construction gets back to work; an update on CITB’s support measures for industry during COVID-19; and a reminder of the documents available to you to support a safe return to site, where

CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)

This 1 day course is for people who are new to scaffolding. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer (green) Card holders also need to take this course to renew their card every five years. The course teaches the basics of the industry and how to work

CISRS System Scaffold Product Training

This course is for holders of a CISRS Card (either a Scaffolder or Trainee Scaffolder) who have completed a Scaffolding Part 1 course. The course will give you the practical and theoretical knowledge to erect and dismantle chosen scaffold systems

Level 2 CISRS Practical Skills Assessment

This 1 day CISRS assessment is suitable for scaffolders who have previously passed the Part 1 and Part 2 for Tube and Fitting or System Scaffold courses and have acquired the necessary practical experience. It will assess and verify your knowledge

CISRS Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA)

This 2 day course is for scaffolders who couldn’t complete the Level 2 NVQ/SVQ because they were unable to collect evidence for their portfolio. It also includes the CISRS Level 2 1 day Practical Skills Assessment/Final Assessment On successful

Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme

This one-day Site Safety Plus course is suitable for staff with management or supervisory responsibilities. This course meets the basic environmental knowledge that the sub-contract chain is required to prove to major contractors. It also covers

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 CISRS Practical Skills Assessment

This 2 day CISRC assessment is designed to assess your scaffolding knowledge and expertise. It is suitable for scaffolders who have worked on site for at least six months since passing the Advanced Scaffolding course and hold an S/NVQ level 3

CISRS Scaffolding Inspection Training Scheme (SITS)

This 3 day course is intended for CISRS Scaffold card holders or for inspection card renewals, and also for those responsible for inspecting and checking basic scaffolds for safe use, signing certificates and registers in accordance with statutory

CISRS Advanced Scaffolding Inspection Training Scheme…

This course is for people who hold a CISRS Inspection Card (or previous equivalent) or a CISRS Scaffolder Card for at least two years, or hold a CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Card (blue card). You will learn the appropriate safety regulations and

Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 11 March 2021

As face-to-face education gradually begins to return across the countries, today I would like to update you on the phased reopening of the National Construction Colleges and more remote learning courses coming soon; the Construction Leadership

Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 21 October 2020

The pandemic has brought significant challenges, but also caused people to come together, generating new ideas and opportunities that have gained traction at a faster pace than may have been the case. Working with Training Providers, Site Safety

CITB: Construction Industry Training Board

CITB is the Industry Training Board for the construction industry and a partner in ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council, devoted to building competitive advantage for the construction industry and the people who work in it

Requirements for ATOs

To become a CITB ATO, you will need to read the following requirements, and terms and conditions documents. You will also need to complete the respective forms of agreement.

CITB: Construction Industry Training Board

CITB is the Industry Training Board for the construction industry and a partner in ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council, devoted to building competitive advantage for the construction industry and the people who work in it

Equality and diversity policy

The policy covers CITB requirements for equality of opportunity, diversity and considerations for special access and particular assessment requirements for delegates and candidates.

Conflict of interest policy

All activity carried out by CITB’s Approved Training Organisations (ATO) and approved centre network including Site Safety Plus (SSP), Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) and Internet Test Centres (ITC). Including but not limited to the