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Scaffolding apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain an academic qualification in scaffolding, while gaining professional experience. You'll learn to erect and dismantle scaffolding for construction projects.
Scaffolding training update
CITB has underscored its commitment to ensuring that the construction sector maintains access to a good supply of skilled scaffolders in the wake of the transfer of its training establishment to alternative training providers, as part of its reform
Courses and qualifications
Courses and qualifications
Levy, grants and funding
Levy, grants and funding
Scaffolding & Access Courses at the NCC
CISRS courses to get carded and SITS.
Courses available
Courses available
CISRS Advanced Scaffolding
This 10 day CISRS course is for people who hold the CISRS Scaffolder Card (blue card). You will learn how to safely erect, alter and dismantle complex scaffolding structures, working as part of a team.
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
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.
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 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
Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test and cards
Book and prepare for your HS&E test and learn about other construction cards
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
National Construction College (NCC) Information
CITB - National Construction College (NCC)
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
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
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
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.
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 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
Apprenticeship Courses at the NCC
Apprenticeship courses in cranes, roofing, scaffolding, steel fixing and more
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
Checklists and forms
Checklists and forms to accompany the GE700 publication are listed in the categories below, as well as forms for GE707. These documents are free to download.
A-Z of National Construction College (NCC) courses
Browse A-Z of all CITB's NCC courses
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.
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
Lightning protection operative apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain an academic qualification in lightning protective operative, while gaining professional experience. You’ll learn how to carry out repairs, maintenance and renovation work on high
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.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 17 December 2020
As our last update before Christmas, I wanted to reflect on the turbulent year we’ve had, and how we have worked together to meet the skills challenges construction has faced. There has been a real emphasis on keeping workers safe on site,
About CITB Apprenticeships
Everything you need to know about becoming a CITB Apprentice
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.
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Scotland Apprenticeships eligible for grant
The apprenticeships listed below are eligible for a CITB grant.
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Asbestos bulk analysis
The objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to be able to carry out analysis of samples in the workplace.
Asbestos management for duty holders
The objective of this training is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to carry out duty holders' role to be able to identify, assess and manage any asbestos containing materials on their premises.
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.
Asbestos air monitoring and clearance procedures
Asbestos air monitoring and clearance procedures
Decontamination for asbestos removal operatives
The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with the training content specified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for operatives doing licensed work with
Ventilation of enclosures used with asbestos removal
This standard covers knowledge and understanding needed to set up asbestos removal enclosures for in compliance with Regulation 16, Duty to prevent or reduce the spread of asbestos.
Duty to manage asbestos
This standard covers basic understanding of the legislative requirements of CAR 2012 with particular reference to the duty holder.
Asbestos in soils
theoretical skills needed to undertake work on sites (brownfield and greenfield sites) which have been identified as having asbestos containing materials within the soils
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.
Plans of work and risk assessments for asbestos removal…
The purpose of training delivered against this intermediate level standard is to provide candidates with the training content specified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for operatives doing
Personal and respiratory protective equipment for…
The purpose of training delivered against this intermediate level standard is to provide candidates with the training content specified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for operatives doing
Controlled techniques for asbestos removal
The purpose of training delivered against this intermeidate standard is to provide candidates with the training content specified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for operatives doing licensed work
Asbestos non-licensed supervisor/manager
This standard covers the theoretical and practical skills needed to undertake non-licensed work with asbestos
CITB agrees sale of National Construction College…
Walsall College will purchase CITB’s National Construction College (NCC) facility based at King’s Norton, Birmingham, on 30 November.
Ancillary licensed maintenance engineer
Ancillary licensed maintenance engineer