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Training Provider & Delegate Support for SSP
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.
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Find out where our locations are across the UK
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
Card schemes
Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.
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.
CITB eCourses | Health & Safety Courses, 100% Online
All of CITB's online eCourses are ideal for anyone who wants to learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere. No tutor required, 100% remote.
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
NCC Courses
manager. The five-day course takes place at NCC and supports an industry-wide standard for health and safety on construction sites to supplement your eligibility for a CSCS card. .
Courses and qualifications
Courses and qualifications
Green skills needed for all construction jobs
Globally, progress on climate action has not been anywhere near fast enough. The coronavirus pandemic led to a historic drop in global emissions last year, but it will be a glaring anomaly unless big changes are made.
Plant standards and grants
New plant training standards and grants were launched from Monday 31 July 2023. Employers must use an Approved Training Organisation to receive grant for the new plant training standards.
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.
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.
Scaffolding & Access Courses at the NCC
CISRS courses to get carded and SITS.
New plant training standards launching on June 18
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) continues to standardise plant training across the industry, with phase two of its new training standards launching on June 18, 2025. CITB and industry representatives have been working together
Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test and cards
Book and prepare for your HS&E test and learn about other construction cards
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
Guidance for registering onto a SAP
Find out how to register a new entrant onto a specialist applied-skills programme (SAP)
Changes to the HS&E test
Important updates and changes to the HS&E test.
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About the CITB Levy - Does it apply to you & cost?
About the CITB Levy
Standards Enquiries for Delivering Training
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Levy Proposals for the 2021 Levy Order
Levy Proposals for the 2021 Levy Order
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
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.
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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
NCC Courses
manager. The five-day course takes place at NCC and supports an industry-wide standard for health and safety on construction sites to supplement your eligibility for a CSCS card. .
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 30 March 2020
Today's key messages are on online Site Safety training and a checklist for Apprentice Safety on Site.
Consensus 2021
Consensus 2021
CISRS Scaffolder Refresher Course (2 days)
This course is for people looking to renew a CISRS Scaffolder card (blue) and a CISRS Advanced Scaffolder card (gold). This course will refresh your existing knowledge, make you fully aware of changes in legislation and good working practices, to
Previous Freedom Of Information requests
Previous Freedom Of Information requests
“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.
Third party booking agent resale policy
CITB's approach to third party resellers of the Health Safety & Environment and CPCS Renewal tests
Site Safety Plus Courses For Construction Skills
The Site Safety Plus (SSP) suite of courses provides the building, civil engineering and allied industries with a range of courses for people seeking to develop skills in this area.
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.
Overview
Get an overview of the Site Safety Plus (SSP) course suite
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.
South East
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South East
North West
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the North West
Set up an account for HSE test group bookings
On this page you can set up an account so that you can make large group bookings (4-10 candidates) for the HS&E test.
Yorkshire and Humber
Yorkshire and Humber
Employer Networks
Employer Networks are an initiative set up and funded by CITB aiming to simplify the way you get the support and funding you need to access the training you want. It’s all part of the service. Collectively employers are shaping the way funds
HS&E Test ID Policy
Identification (ID) Requirements for HS&E Tests
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
Construction operative apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain an academic qualification in construction operation while gaining professional experience. You’ll learn how to place concrete to the correct level, lay drainage and pavements, place street
CSF gives Paul new appetite for life
In February 2020, 54-year old print manager Paul Whitlock decided it was time for a fresh start and to undertake a new challenge. Having refurbished a few properties in his spare time he decided to set up as a painter and decorator as it was