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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
Levy, grants and funding
Levy, grants and funding
Courses and qualifications
Courses and qualifications
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,
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
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 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 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 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
Grants & Funding for Training Courses
CITB grants & funding covers day to day training, including short courses, qualifications and apprenticeships. Find out more about training grants
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
Course Booker Search
Course Booker Search
CITB Grants Scheme
Find out how grants are awarded and when you can claim them
A-Z of National Construction College (NCC) courses
Browse A-Z of all CITB's NCC courses
Steel fixing apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain an academic qualification in steel fixing, while gaining professional experience. You'll learn specialist construction skills to enable you to work in the steel fixing industry.
How to get a CISRS card
What you need to gain a green, red, blue or gold CISRS scaffolder card, and the courses you can study at the National Construction College for each.
Master Ground Worker Programme
The project will pilot and test a programme of training which will instil the latest technical and practical skills in the ground working sector, an area which is increasingly focussing on environmental and technical concerns.
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.
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
What Qualifications Do I Need for an Apprenticeship?
Find what qualifications you need to start an apprenticeship in England, Scotland and Wales
Decorative finishing and industrial painting occupations
The suite contains National Occupational Standards (NOS) related to Painter Painter and decorator Industrial painter Painting and decorating.
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.
Courses available
Courses available
Total station for construction
Total station for construction
Ancillary licensed maintenance engineer
Ancillary licensed maintenance engineer
Site surveying and setting out (5 days)
This 5-day practical course teaches the principles and practices of setting out, using the level and total station, which can be applied to all aspects of construction including earthworks, roads, buildings, foundations, piles, structural steel,
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.
Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - welding,…
The purpose of this standard is to give the Hire Service technician the required skills and knowledge to safely complete inspections and conduct service and routine repairs on Welding, Heating and Cutting equipment.
Training and skills development – lightning conductor…
The project will upskill operatives with grandfather rights to ensure all those with CSCS cards also achieve associated NVQs by 2020.
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.
NVQs & SVQs (Standards & Frameworks)
Find information about the various National and Scottish Vocational Qualification structures
Hints and tips
These hints and tips come from real-world experiences of National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) project leaders and co-ordinators.
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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.
Plant Operations Courses at the NCC
CPCS plant courses to get carded, Plant management and more
National Construction College (NCC) Information
CITB - National Construction College (NCC)
Our Councils - Membership & National Insights
Scope and objectives of the Nation Councils, and members of our Nation Councils
Training Standards for Different Frameworks
Training standards
Executive Management Team Bios
Find out more about the management team
Plant Maintenance Courses at the NCC
Courses in Testing and Inspecting and maintaining plant machinery
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
Latest NCC information
Latest information on NCC including contact details relating to apprenticeship support, our remote learning offering, S/NVQ support, and NSAC enquiries.
Assessment Infrastructure (commission) - NVQ Assessment…
DMR Training & Consultancy Limited (DMR) is proposing to extend its current NVQ qualification assessment service to employers in the finishing and interiors and plant operations sectors, by increasing its capacity and training and assessment service
Qualification Grant Options Available
Find information about advanced, specialist and grants for other construction industry qualifications
OSAT NVQ for the dry lining and plastering sector
The project will provide demand-led OSAT training for the finishes and interiors sector.
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
Members of the board
Find out who the members of the CITB Board are and which sector of the industry they represent.
“A journey I will treasure”
Since training with Cyfle Building Skills award-winning apprentice and Construction Ambassador Lynsey Davies, 37, has had a colourful construction journey. Lynsey has gained a NVQ in plastering, managed the construction of a maternity ward project
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
“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
Preserving our heritage skills
As the name subtly suggests, the restoration of ecclesiastical architecture is at the heart of Recclesia – an historic building conservation contractor based in Chester, North Wales.