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Safety in Residential Buildings – Principal Contractor
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with an understanding of the impact of legislation, regulation and industry guidance relating to the role responsibilities of the Principal Contractor under the Building Safety Act, And the
CDM for Principal Contractors
This 1-day course is for all contractors, including subcontractors, main contractors and people taking the role of principal contractor. You will learn about your contractor responsibilities under the Construction Design and Management (CDM)
CDM for Principal Designers
This one-day course is suitable for designers and businesses appointed principal designers. You will learn about your contractor responsibilities under the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015.
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Top 100 most influential women in construction
The Top 100 most influential women in construction was launched in 2022 and intended to showcase the influential women that work in the sector, making female and non-binary role models more visible and accessible. Now in its 3rd year, we continue to
Homebuilders supporting and developing skills in existing …
The project will build networks of employers in the Home Building supply chain and promote collaboration between home builders, sub-contractors and the supply chain.
Client-led and contractor-led projects
National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) are set up using one of two approaches - client-led and contractor-led.
Our Councils - Membership & National Insights
Scope and objectives of the Nation Councils, and members of our Nation Councils
How to complete your Levy Return
How to complete your Levy Return
Card schemes
Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.
Who Should Register for Grants & Funding?
Definition of a construction employer and the trades classed as construction for the CITB levy
Preserving our heritage skills
As the name subtly suggests, the restoration of ecclesiastical architecture is at the heart of Recclesia – an historic building conservation contractor based in Chester, North Wales.
CDM Awareness
This one-day course is suitable for organisations and individuals involved in all types of construction work. The course is designed to give an overview of all the dutyholder roles and legal duties under current legislation.
Industry Funding Committee
Find out about the Industry Funding committee who advises our Board on our Industry Funding strategy, policy and investments
CITB Grants Scheme
Find out how grants are awarded and when you can claim them
CDM for Clients
This one-day course is suitable for all types of clients including commercial clients, who have a requirement for a construction project to be carried out in connection with a business, whether the business operates for profit or not.
Overview
The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with an introduction to the CDM 2015 legislation, duty holder roles and the principal contractor and contractor responsibilities.
Claim £500 new apprentice support grant
A support grant is being piloted by CITB for small businesses taking on apprenticeships to help with initial costs.
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.
Framework modules and supporting resources
There are five core modules and accompanying documents and templates in the Be FaIR Framework. Each module is construction focused and role specific, and covers all the protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010.
Previous Freedom Of Information requests
Previous Freedom Of Information requests
Management of Lifting Operations in Construction
This course is suitable if you have received no formal instruction or if you wish to refresh your skills. This course is designed for contractor personnel who manage lifting operations on site. You will develop you knowledge of applicable
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) are the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of construction projects. CDM applies to all building and construction work and includes new build, demolition,
NSAfC toolkit
The National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) toolkit is a free online resource full of information, advice and guidance about the NSAfC way of working.
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
World of work experience (WOWEx): the group placement…
The project will overcome the practical barriers to delivering work experience and increase the appeal of working within the industry by designing a week of work experience activity that any construction contractor can download and put into practice.
How to apply for NSAfC accreditation
How to apply for NSAfC accreditation and the eligibility requirements.
About CDM
Find out about the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), and where you can get further resources and support.
Digital Leadership for the Construction Supply Chains…
The project will deliver digital leadership change through establishing a hub and spoke supply chain model. It will set the contractor as the hub and the supply chain as the spokes, and use this infrastructure to influence and upskill supply chain
Sedgemoor District Council
Sedgemoor District Council needed a better way to encourage local businesses to employ local people – and the National Skills Academy for Construction was perfect for the job.
Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme
This one-day Site Safety Plus course is suitable for staff with management or supervisory responsibilities. This course meets the basic environmental knowledge that the sub-contract chain is required to prove to major contractors. It also covers
How CITB decides if a course is eligible for grant
The criteria for deciding whether CITB will pay grants on courses and qualifications.
Co-ordinating brickwork requirements
The purpose of training against this standard is to provide the candidates with an overview of how the brickwork team integrates with the wider project team.
Terms of funding - Structured fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
Overview
The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with an introduction to the CDM 2015 legislation, duty holder roles and the principal designer and designer responsibilities.
CDM 2015 awareness
The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with an introduction to the CDM 2015 legislation. The legislation applies to domestic and commercial projects from concept to completion and details duty holder roles
KPIs: meeting your targets
Key performance indicators (KPIs) underpin the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) way of working. The KPIs outline what employment and skills outcomes you have agreed to deliver. These and any other targets you have set should be laid
"CDM regulations are just as important now as they…
Today marks three years since the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) came into place.
Cash injection from CITB makes social enterprise more…
At Langloch Farm in Lanark, a small town in bonny central Scotland, there’s a social enterprise that buzzes with positive energy.
Trade taster sessions build pupils’ interests in…
Pupils from two Cornwall schools have teamed up with the Construction Industry Training Board and local business RG Kellow Ltd to try their hand at a range of building trades.
Improving performance through better procurement…
Structured fund for improving performance through better procurement approaches commission
Enabling the enablers: Using CITB funding for specialist…
From upskilling staff to attracting new recruits and increasing the services they offer, the team at Sanctus have enjoyed a wealth of benefits as a result of applying to CITB’s Skills and Training Fund.
Leading an NSAfC project
If you are leading or co-ordinating employment, training or skills development on a National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) project – or want to use the NSAfC way of working on an unaccredited project – this page will tell you about
What is the NSAfC?
The National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) is a way of working that enables you to get the skills you need on site, on time.
Essential industry image, competencies and training
Essential industry image, competencies and training
Terms of funding: Skills and Training fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
Upskilling your workforce
Training your existing workforce is central to the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) approach, and an essential part of developing your capacity.
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
Constructionarium Ltd – transition to a sustainable…
This project sits under the structured fund, experiential learning opportunity and will deliver a sustainable experiential learning offer for England.
Making relationships
The success of your National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) project will depend on the quality of the relationships you establish with your key stakeholders.
Rugby star Kyran Bracken at launch of UK-wide SkillBuild…
Rugby World Cup winner Kyran Bracken has teamed up with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to kick off this year’s UK-wide SkillBuild (External link - Opens in a new tab or window) competition in Glasgow, to attract more people into