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Our Councils - Membership & National Insights
Scope and objectives of the Nation Councils, and members of our Nation Councils
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.
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.
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.
Find a Training Group by speciality or trade
CITB supports 31 training groups covering 14 different speciality construction occupations. Training groups are listed by speciality and in alphabetical order.
Industry Funding Committee
Find out about the Industry Funding committee who advises our Board on our Industry Funding strategy, policy and investments
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
Levy Strategy Committee
Find out about the Levy Strategy Committee who represents the views of Industry on the development of the 2022-25 Levy proposals
BAM Nuttall
Civil engineering firm BAM Nuttall had to find a way to replenish a dwindling talent pipeline. Step forward Susan Fletcher and the National Skills Academy for Construction. Susan Fletcher had been in banking for 26 years before she decided to make
West Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the West Midlands
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
Road Safety Marking Operative
The following information for the Road Safety Marking Operative course outlines key details such as the modules, dates and booking contact details.
Maple Aion wins funding to develop skills for a major…
When the construction and civil engineering firm Maple Aion Ltd won a big contract to maintain steam pipes on a 180-acre site, it looked for ways to develop staff skills for the project.
Bespoke research services
Our bespoke research services help customers and industry stakeholders to benefit from each other’s experience and deliver positive, profitable outcomes.
Hints and tips
These hints and tips come from real-world experiences of National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) project leaders and co-ordinators.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS and…
This course is for you if you’re considering, or already have, responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff e.g. site manager.
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
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.
VINCI and City of York Council – putting social value and …
Many new entrants to construction leave the industry early in their career. VINCI Construction’s solution? Helping them find their passion.
Results that match 3 of 4 words
Plant operation: civil engineering plant and construction …
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain an academic qualification in plant operating, while gaining professional experience. You'll learn to operate various items of plant safely and efficiently, and to carry out basic maintenance
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
Setting Out Courses at the NCC
Basic to advanced courses in Levelling and Setting Out
Apprenticeships eligible for grant – England and Wales
The Apprenticeships listed below are eligible for a CITB grant before August 2020.
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
Scotland
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in Scotland
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.
Who we work with
CITB works with construction employers, training providers, and Government to ensure that our policies are aligned to national and local policy across the UK.
Construction work experience grants
Work Experience grant can be claimed from 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2021. We pay grant for planned work experience days when it is an essential part of a construction-related degree.
North East
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the North East
Disbanded committees
Information on past committees is kept for historical purposes
A-Z of National Construction College (NCC) courses
Browse A-Z of all CITB's NCC courses
Groundworker
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in essential civil engineering while gaining industry experience. You’ll learn a host of civil engineering principles, such as concreting, excavation activities
Consensus 2021
Consensus 2021
About Training Groups
CITB supports over 88 Training Groups across England, Scotland and Wales.
Who Should Register for Grants & Funding?
Definition of a construction employer and the trades classed as construction for the CITB levy
Audit and Risk Committee
Find out about the Audit and Risk Committee who ensure that CITB is properly managing risk.
Civil engineering technician apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in civil engineering practices and concepts, while gaining industry experience.
Net zero action plan
Net zero action plan
Infrastructure Development Programme
The project will develop a sustainable model for specialist infrastructure training provision, creating a structured framework that allows employees in the sector to develop the core skills that they require to operate in key roles in the sector
Steelfixing apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in steelfixing, while gaining industry experience. You’ll learn a host of steelfixing skills, such as positioning and fixing reinforced steel, as well as
Yorkshire and Humber
Yorkshire and Humber
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
Research Investment Fund
The project responds to a need to conduct research into the Plant sector to better understand the number of plant operators, and the degree of entry to – exit from the labour force.
Scaffolders reach new heights with CITB Funding
ASC Edinburgh Ltd has supplied commercial, industrial and domestic scaffolding in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Central Scotland for over 30 years. Here Alan Cantwell, Managing Director, discusses how CITB’s Skills and Training Fund enabled ASC to: send
Civils construction operatives course
The project will provide training opportunities to construction employers for Civil Engineering Operatives and Engineers.
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.
Into Work grant
We pay grants for completed work experience for an individual on an approved further education course, where the work experience started on or after 1 September 2023, and subsequent grant for three-months completed direct employment. This grant is a
Long period qualifications eligible for a grant
The following technical and professional long period qualifications are eligible for a CITB grant (as at 25 June 2019).
Research Investment Fund - CECA
This project was commissioned to provide empirical evidence of the scale of the skills gap and skills shortage in the profession of the Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).
Assessment Infrastructure (commission) - Seymour Civils…
Seymour Civil Engineering Contractors Limited are currently establishing a Civils Training Academy where General Construction Apprenticeships and Study programmes will be delivered in partnership with Hartlepool College of Further Education.