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Our Councils - Membership & National Insights
Scope and objectives of the Nation Councils, and members of our Nation Councils
Card schemes
Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.
Courses available
Courses available
Plant Maintenance Courses at the NCC
Courses in Testing and Inspecting and maintaining plant machinery
Find an Apprenticeship in Construction
Search CITB Apprenticeships by trade, craft or region
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.
BuildForce
BuildForce is a collaborative employer-led project, enabling service leavers and veterans to understand and pursue careers in construction and the built environment.
Hire Equipment Service Technician (HEST) - electrical…
The purpose of this standard is to give the Hire Service technician the required skills and knowledge to safely complete inspections of specified equipment, identify specific faults and record findings.
Non-construction activities
Non-construction activities
West Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the West Midlands
Plant maintenance apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course covers all the basic principles you need to learn to become a plant mechanic and work on the engineering team of a plant or plant hire company You’ll learn how to service and repair machines and equipment, including
CSF case study: Scarborough Skills Village
CITB looks at Scarborough Skills Village in Yorkshire, an innovative learning hub which provides new skills for people keen to enter the construction industry.
CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)
This 1 day course is for people who are new to scaffolding. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer (green) Card holders also need to take this course to renew their card every five years. The course teaches the basics of the industry and how to work
Have your say on the future of apprenticeship grants
Did you know that CITB distributed £75 million in apprenticeship grants between January 2017 and March 2018? This considerable financial support, funded by the CITB Levy, enabled over 10,000 construction employers to train nearly 30,000 apprentices
Members and supporters
View some of our partnership and associate members who uphold the CDP’s aim and objectives and assist in awareness raising and promoting control of the risks.
CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)
This 1 day course is for people who are new to scaffolding. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer (green) Card holders also need to take this course to renew their card every five years. The course teaches the basics of the industry and how to work
Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - road-tow…
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 Road Tow Equipment.
C: General safety
Get general safety guidance for health and safety from our list of organisations and websites.
Hire Equipment Service Technician (HEST) - generators and …
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 Generators and Lighting Towers.
Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - traffic…
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 Traffic Management Equipment.
Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship Level 2 Construction…
Typically 18 to 24 months working towards the apprenticeship standard, a minimum of 20% of this time is to be completed as off the job training. College attendance is completed in blocks of 1-4 weeks duration and counts towards the off the job
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.
Publication updates
GE707 Publication updates
Publication updates
Changes to GE706
Tool Hire Product Awareness Training (THPAT) -…
The purpose of this standard is to train candidates in the hire sector in demonstrating basic operation and selecting accessories for submersible pump assets.
C: General safety
Get general safety guidance for health and safety from our list of organisations and websites.
Publication updates
GE700 content changes and updates
Immersive Learning for Construction – Plymouth (Immersive …
The project will reduce learning hours and increase retention of students by developing a high-quality virtual 4-bedroom house and building site from which a range of learning can be undertaken.
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.
Guidelines for tiling
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the basic knowledge of to fix tiles.
Concrete polishing
This standard will equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to install or renovate a range of different floors (or walls and ceilings).
Harness inspection for the plant hire sector
Training is specifically designed for any person who is involved with hiring out harnesses and associated equipment.
Insulated concrete formwork
This standard covers the process of training people who plan, install and then manage the concrete pour for insulated concrete formwork (ICF).
Cold weather concreting
This training standard is designed for candidates who are involved in the concreting operations. The focus is on realistic design and site preventative measures for concreting in cold weather, covering both short and long term damage mechanisms.
Tool Hire Product Awareness Training (THPAT) for…
The purpose of this standard is to train candidates in the hire sector in operating, demonstrating basic operation, and selecting accessories for generators and Lighting Towers assets.
Concrete aggregates awareness
This training standard will enable trainees to develop their knowledge of aggregates, how and when they’re used, and the practical impacts and consequences of using different aggregates.
Concrete identity testing
This training standard is designed for candidates who undertake or supervise identity testing on site and to understand the significance of the test methods and assessment of results.
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
Wallpapering intermediate - Refresher
The purpose of the Wallpapering intermediate - Refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the full Wallpapering intermediate standard or subsequent refresher training and can provide proof of attendance.
Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - powered access …
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 powered access equipment.
Green roofs
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills to install Green roofs onto an existing liquid roofing system.
Hire equipment: health and safety in equipment hire
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with an overview of responsibilities for health and safety in the hire industry and the systems and policies needed to comply.
Specifying concrete and receiving onsite
The purpose of this standard is to provide candidates with the understanding needed for specifying concrete and receiving concrete onsite.
Concrete placing compacting and finishing
This training standard is designed to familiarise candidates with different methods of concrete transport and placing methods, best practice in compacting and finishing, and the influence of concrete mix design.
Lifting equipment hire
The purpose of this standard is to help hire staff to identify safe and unsafe equipment, carry out basic maintenance, undertake pre and off hire checks of basic lifting equipment and complete recording systems.
Shingles
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills to install wooden shingles.
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
Supervision of concrete pumping operations
The purpose of this standard is to provide the knowledge and skills applicable to supervise and control concrete pumping operations and manage the associated risks.
Asbestos non-licensed supervisor/manager
This standard covers the theoretical and practical skills needed to undertake non-licensed work with asbestos
Ancillary non-licensed supervisor/manager refresher
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the theoretical and practical skills to undertake non-licensed work with asbestos including NNLW as defined in the approved code of practice (ACoP), currently L143 second edition,