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Changes to the HS&E test
Important updates and changes to the HS&E test.
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Members of the board
Find out who the members of the CITB Board are and which sector of the industry they represent.
Apprenticeship Frameworks eligible for grant - England
The Apprenticeships listed below are eligible for a CITB grant for apprentices who started prior to 1 August 2020 on an Apprenticeship Framework
CAD for site engineers
CAD for site engineers
CPCS Mini Excavator A58
This 6 day course is for people with limited or no experience of using mini excavators. It's also suitable for people who have some experience, but need a formal qualification. You will learn to operate and maintain a mini excavator, including
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
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
Apprenticeships eligible for grant – England and Wales
The Apprenticeships listed below are eligible for a CITB grant before August 2020.
CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked (10 days)
Master the Excavator 360° Tracked operation in just 10 days! Get your CPCS card and enjoy a £880 grant. Enrol now for our Norfolk course!
Construction employers of Wales needs your help
Construction employers of Wales - CITB needs your help
What Qualifications Do I Need for an Apprenticeship?
Find what qualifications you need to start an apprenticeship in England, Scotland and Wales
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.
What is the Training Provider Network?
CITB’s purpose is to support the construction industry to have a skilled, competent and inclusive workforce, now and in the future. The Training Provider Network (TPN) enables us to work together to make training more accessible and improve
CPCS Excavator 180° Wheeled
This nine-day course is for people with limited or no experience of using 180 degree wheeled excavators. You will learn to operate and maintain machines above and below 5 tonnes. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained
Construction’s biggest challenge
I’d like to start this blog by thanking everyone who has completed their CITB Levy Return. Let’s be honest, paperwork is not an enticing task. However, it is a vitally important one where the Levy is concerned. So, to all those who have met
South East
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South East
How to find and recruit an apprentice
An apprenticeship combines learning at a college/training provider with on-site experience to give apprentices the right mix of technical and practical skills.
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.
A-Z of National Construction College (NCC) courses
Browse A-Z of all CITB's NCC courses
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.
Disbanded committees
Information on past committees is kept for historical purposes
Built-up felt roofing apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain an academic qualification in built-up felt roofing, while gaining professional experience. You'll learn how to work with bitumen, roofing felts, surfacing and insulation materials. The
Highway maintenance apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to start a career in civil engineering specialising in highways, and want to gain professional experience and an academic qualification. You will learn how to build, maintain and repair public
About CITB Apprenticeships (Hire)
CITB is one of the largest providers of apprentices for the construction industry, with over 45 years’ experience of developing skilled workers. If you decide to employ a CITB supported apprentice, you will be getting a keen, motivated member of
Homebuilding Sector Skills Plan
The Homebuilding Sector has worked with employers and stakeholders to develop a Sector Plan to attract and develop the workforce of the future.
Digital leaders: taking action on construction’s digital…
Digital leaders: taking action on construction’s digital future (Giving leaders the skills to drive digital change)
Confined Spaces In Construction Low Risk
The purpose of this standard is to provide operatives with an understanding of the requirements of and practice in working in low and medium risk confined space environments.
CPCS Excavator 180° Wheeled - experienced operators
This condensed course is for experienced operators of 180 degree excavators above and below 5 tonnes, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
Construction Skills Network Industry Outlook 2024-2028
The UK economy is showing signs of improvement from what was seen at the end of 2023. Growth is forecast to be modest and there is a need for an extra 251,500 extra construction workers by 2028 to meet the expected levels of work. The latest
Recruit an apprentice in England
How to recruit an apprentice in England and the support you can receive from CITB.
CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked A59 - experienced operators…
This condensed course is for experienced operators of 360 degree excavators above 10 tonnes, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
Multi-million investment in future of Welsh construction
The future of the construction industry in Wales has been given a boost by CITB’s multi-million-pound investment in four construction training and employment hubs.
Guidelines for tiling
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the basic knowledge of to fix tiles.
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,
Scottish construction employers help shape future of…
The survey, conducted in collaboration with the Scottish Construction Modern Apprenticeship Task Force, sought to understand the views of employers on their immediate and longer term plans, and received over 600 responses.
Total station for construction
Total station for construction
Recruit an apprentice in Scotland
How to recruit an apprentice in Scotland and the support you can receive from CITB.
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.
CPCS Excavator - Combined 180° Wheeled and 360° Tracked…
This 15-day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a 180° wheeled excavator and 360° tracked excavator. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
CITB Wales update: Big rise in skills and training fund…
Welcome to CITB Wales' first quarterly update. This aim of this update is to provide information on our work and help you get the most from our services.
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Awareness
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Awareness
Whatever you are building, CITB can help you access…
CITB’s Engagement Advisor for Dorset, Darren Lawrence was excited to be asked to support the training needs of this creative crew at Daniel Jeffries Carpentry!