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KPIs: meeting your targets
Key performance indicators (KPIs) underpin the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) way of working. The KPIs outline what employment and skills outcomes you have agreed to deliver. These and any other targets you have set should be laid
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Accessibility statement for www.citb.co.uk
This website is run by the Construction Industry Training Board. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.
People & Governance (Our Board & Councils)
Find out about CITB's councils, our board, structure and management team, and how we respond to FOI requests.
The sky's the limit when you train up
Sky Scaffolding (Whitby) wanted to keep up with advances in scaffolding technology and needed to upskill their workforce – not only to meet rising demand, but to maximise capacity.
Terms and Conditions
CITB terms and conditions for online services and products
Routes to Competence
How does a Route to Competence (RTC) benefit the construction industry?
Executive Management Team Bios
Find out more about the management team
Ceiling fixer apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in interior systems: ceiling fixing while gaining industry experience. You’ll receive training in the theory of ceiling fixing, as well as enjoy comprehensive
Our Councils - Membership & National Insights
Scope and objectives of the Nation Councils, and members of our Nation Councils
Industry Impact Fund
The Industry Impact Fund is aimed at construction employers looking to make a positive difference to the construction industry by developing solutions to key challenges faced by the workforce across the UK. The fund launched April 2023 and is the
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
Our Board, the Members & Committees
About our board, members of the board, meeting dates, and committees
Drylining fixer apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in interior systems: dryliner fixing while gaining industry experience. You’ll receive training in the theory of partitioning and drywall, as well as enjoy
Audit and Risk Committee
Find out about the Audit and Risk Committee who ensure that CITB is properly managing risk.
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
CITB chief emails industry
Today's key messages are on Apprenticeships, the CITB Levy, Site Safety Plus, a new employer support database and a monthly construction competition for schoolchildren across England, Scotland and Wales.
Environmental policy
CITB recognises we have a global climate emergency and that we must take action, amongst other interventions, to limit future global greenhouse gas emissions to help restrict future changes in the climate system.
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
Built-up felt roofing apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems (Construction) Reinforced Bitumen Membrane Roofing: Built up Felt Roofing while gaining industry experience.
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.
South West
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South West
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
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 25 March 2020
Today's key messages are on: how employers can claim apprenticeship grants in advance and sharing signposting information for employers.
West Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the West Midlands
Construction employers of Wales needs your help
Construction employers of Wales - CITB needs your help
CITB chief executive recruitment campaign begins
CITB has begun its hunt for a new Chief Executive. Sarah Beale, CEO since 2017, exits the role this autumn after tendering her resignation towards the end of last year.
Terms of funding - Structured fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
Framework modules and supporting resources
There are five core modules and accompanying documents and templates in the Be FaIR Framework. Each module is construction focused and role specific, and covers all the protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010.
History tells us why we must act on climate change -…
As yesterday marked the first Green Jobs Taskforce meeting, CITB’s Sustainability and Innovation Lead, Richard Bayliss, explores both the challenges and opportunities in meeting net zero.
Drylining finisher (Ames taping) apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in interior systems: drylining finishing (Ames taping) while gaining industry experience. You’ll receive training in the theory of drywall finishing, as well as
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 15 April 2020
Today's update on CITB’s support to industry during COVID-19 focuses on how we have been gathering employer feedback to help improve the products and services we have available during these tough times.
What is the NSAfC?
The National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) is a way of working that enables you to get the skills you need on site, on time.
Cladding Occupations; Roof Sheeting and Wall Cladding…
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in Cladding occupations: Roof sheeting and wall cladding while gaining industry experience. You’ll receive training in the theory of roof sheeting and wall
Structural Timber Association “CITB funding was essential …
The STA, the UK’s leading timber association, received £15,000 from CITB’s Flexible and Structured Fund to make a fire safety video for its members and the wider construction industry.
NSAfC toolkit
The National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) toolkit is a free online resource full of information, advice and guidance about the NSAfC way of working.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 9 December 2020
Today I’d like to highlight a move to digital-only certificates for Site Safety Plus; new research on how further education learners can access construction jobs; and information on Brexit preparedness.
Jobs boost for Brits in construction sector Brexit bounce …
A third of construction companies expect to provide more jobs for British workers as the sector rises to challenges presented by Brexit and Covid-19.
Scottish construction apprenticeships come out on top,…
Figures recently released by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) indicate construction apprenticeships have bounced back from the pandemic, stronger than ever.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 25 November 2020
Today’s email contains details on the opportunities available to help shape various Standards; an update on the sale of one of our colleges; news from the Government’s Spending Review; and finally, a reminder of our virtual meetings offer.
Project planning and preparation
Project planning and preparation
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 2 December 2020
I hope you’re having a good week as we enter December – and the start of the build-up to Christmas. Today’s email includes good news about the expansion of CITB’s apprenticeship support; details of our Training Group Survey and a vacancy on
Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)…
This two-day SSSTS course is for site supervisors. You will learn about your legal responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare and environmental issues.
Traditional building craft skills 2007 - Wales
Traditional building craft skills 2007 - Wales
Construction Skills Fund: helping people get engaged with …
Director of Policy Steve Radley reflects on the new Construction Skills Fund and how the industry can work to make sure it has a lasting impact.
Traditional building craft skills 2007 - Scotland
Traditional building craft skills 2007 - Scotland
Work placements and careers events for NSAfC projects
Work placements and career events are covered by key performance indicators (KPIs) 1 and 3 respectively under the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) framework.
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.
“Happy to be moving forward” – Mike gets on track with…
20-year-old Mike Blunt from Andover has worked hard to be where he is today. Being deaf from birth may have deterred others from pursuing a career in construction, but Mike has never viewed it as a reason to hold him back.
Have your say on the future of apprenticeship grants
Did you know that CITB distributed £75 million in apprenticeship grants between January 2017 and March 2018? This considerable financial support, funded by the CITB Levy, enabled over 10,000 construction employers to train nearly 30,000 apprentices
Skills provision for the construction sector in Wales
Skills provision for the construction sector in Wales