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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.
Applying for the Short duration achievement grants
Levy-registered employers can apply for CITB grants for approved Short duration courses (training that lasts from a minimum of 3 hours to maximum 29 days).
Top 100 most influential women in construction
The Top 100 most influential women in construction was launched in 2022 and intended to showcase the influential women that work in the sector, making female and non-binary role models more visible and accessible. Now in its 3rd year, we continue to
Existing ATOs (Approved Training Organisations)
CITB is responsible for helping to develop and maintain standards and qualifications in the construction industry. The information on this page is for existing Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) only. It is no longer possible to apply to become
HS&E Test ID Policy
Identification (ID) Requirements for HS&E Tests
Employers with in-house training
If you are a construction company with an in-house training department that provides non-commercial training, you could apply to become a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO).
Construction firms report on post-Brexit migration
Low levels of awareness and engagement with the Points-Based System (PBS) post-Brexit continue to exacerbate existing skills shortages within the sector, according to the latest Migration and Construction report by the Construction Industry Training
Courses available
Courses available
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
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.
Total station for construction (3 days)
This three-day course teaches the principles and practices of using the total station for setting out, which can be applied to all aspects of construction including earthworks, roads, buildings, foundations, piles, structural steel, structures,
Events Toolkit
Events Toolkit
Short training Standards search
Short course standards and grant rate search
Applying for short course grants
CITB Registered employers can apply for CITB grants for approved short courses (training that lasts from a minimum of 3 hours to maximum 29 days).
Find an Internet Test Centre (ITC)
On this page, how to use the map, list of Internet Test Centres by location. ITC map.
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.
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.
Non-CITB training providers
If you would like to become a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), there are several steps that you must go through in order to be accepted. The good news is that you will only have to do this once.
Suggest a training course
Use this form to suggest construction and related courses only to be grant eligible.
Card schemes
Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 28 April 2020
Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work along with Workers’ Memorial Day and so, to raise awareness of these themes, this update concentrates on CITB’s work to support the construction industry on mental health, safety, and general
Machine control for site engineers
The purpose of this standard is to understand the principles and practices of using machine control for any aspect of groundworks and road construction.
How to complete your Levy Return
How to complete your Levy Return
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 16 September 2020
Today’s email announces the publication of our Annual Review showing how we supported the construction industry over 2019-20. There is a reminder about claiming for training against updated Standards, an update on the Degree Placement Work
Formwork introduction
The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with an introduction to Formwork and its associated risks to health and safety and environment.
Long qualification grant
We pay grants for approved higher level qualifications which take more than a year to complete and that focus on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Awareness
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Awareness
Diary of a CITB Engagement Adviser
My job is to help firms get all the funding they’re eligible for, writes CITB Engagement Adviser Abbie Langridge.
Deducting levy from wages (both PAYE and Net CIS)
Although the 1996 Employment Rights Act permits deductions from earnings in certain circumstances, under the 1982 Industrial Training Act, CITB is the only organisation authorised to impose and collect CITB levy from employers in the industry.
Short duration training support
We offer video guides and documents to support you with updating learners' achievement records in the Construction Training Register (CTR) and to manage your profile and add or update your courses on the Construction Training Directory (CTD).
How to become a TPN member
Applying to become a Training Provider Network (TPN) member is straightforward, with support provided to help you complete your application successfully.
Long-period qualifications grants
We pay grants for approved higher level qualifications which take more than one year to complete that focus on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
South West
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South West
Steelfixing introduction
The purpose of training delivery against this standard is to provide candidates with knowledge and understanding of Steelfixing.
England Apprenticeship grants
The CITB contributes funding for attendance and achievement on approved apprenticeships in England.
Upskilling your workforce
Training your existing workforce is central to the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) approach, and an essential part of developing your capacity.
How CITB decides if a course is eligible for grant
The criteria for deciding whether CITB will pay grants on courses and qualifications.
Concrete polishing
This standard will equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to install or renovate a range of different floors (or walls and ceilings).
Concrete aggregates awareness
This training standard will enable trainees to develop their knowledge of aggregates, how and when they’re used, and the practical impacts and consequences of using different aggregates.
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
Wales Apprenticeship grants
We pay grants for attendance and achievements on approved Apprenticeships in Wales.
Concrete identity testing
This training standard is designed for candidates who undertake or supervise identity testing on site and to understand the significance of the test methods and assessment of results.
Asbestos licensed scaffolding operative
Asbestos licensed scaffolding operative
Results of CITB funding
Find out how commissions have benefitted the construction industry
Concrete placing compacting and finishing
This training standard is designed to familiarise candidates with different methods of concrete transport and placing methods, best practice in compacting and finishing, and the influence of concrete mix design.
Prescribed Organisations
The role of the Prescribed Organisations is to present the Levy Proposals to their Levy paying members and seek their views on them. Responses are collated and the prescribed organisation then decides whether it supports the Levy Proposals or not on
SkillBuild Final welcomes visitors to try their hand at…
After more than 1,000 registrations and 17 regional heats, the top construction trainees from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have been named as competitors at the SkillBuild National Final 2023.
Brick soffit systems
The purpose of training against this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skill to be able to safely and effectively install brick soffit systems.
Machine control for machine operators
The purpose of this standard is to understand the principles and practices of using machine control for any aspect of groundworks and road construction. It is aimed at machine operators who are required to work with machine control equipment.
Scotland Apprenticeship grants
We pay grants for attendance and achievements on approved Apprenticeships in Scotland.