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Grants & Funding for Training Courses
CITB grants & funding covers day to day training, including short courses, qualifications and apprenticeships. Find out more about training grants
CITB Grants Scheme
Find out how grants are awarded and when you can claim them
Apprenticeship grants
CITB offers apprenticeship grants and funding for individuals on approved apprenticeships in England, Wales & Scotland. Apply for a grant today.
Apprenticeship grants
We offer grants for individuals on approved apprenticeships in England, Wales and Scotland
Short duration achievement grants
We pay grants for the achievement of approved short courses, which last from 3 hours to 29 days and are focused on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
Qualification Grant Options Available
Find information about advanced, specialist and grants for other construction industry qualifications
What You Can Get Funding or Grants For?
We offer support to industry through our grants and funds. CITB grants cover day to day training and our funds cover specific projects and commissions.
Courses and qualifications
Courses and qualifications
Terms and Conditions
CITB terms and conditions for online services and products
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
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
Plant standards and grants
New plant training standards and grants were launched from Monday 31 July 2023. Employers must use an Approved Training Organisation to receive grant for the new plant training standards.
Funded project results
Funded project results
CITB case studies
Learn about how companies have benefitted from CITB funding
What’s new for the 2022-2023 Grants Scheme
CITB has increased the amount of money available through grants this year and introduced new grants. This is to help tackle the skills shortage in the construction industry.
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.
Wales Apprenticeship grants
We pay grants for attendance and achievements on approved Apprenticeships in Wales.
How to Register for Levy, Grants & Funding
How to register
Scotland Apprenticeship grants
We pay grants for attendance and achievements on approved Apprenticeships in Scotland.
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.
Get ready for the new Grants Scheme
3 April 2018. I’m sure there’s something famous that happened on that date. Here at CITB that’s the date that we will launch our new Construction Training Directory, Construction Training Register and Grants Scheme.
England Apprenticeship grants
The CITB contributes funding for attendance and achievement on approved apprenticeships in England.
CITB paying apprenticeship grants in advance
CITB is paying in advance apprenticeship attendance grants for second and third year apprentices to help keep skills within the construction industry amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Applying for the Short duration achievement grants
Levy-registered employers can apply for CITB grants for approved Short duration courses (training that lasts from a minimum of 3 hours to maximum 29 days).
East Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the East Midlands
Long-period qualifications grants
We pay grants for approved higher level qualifications which take more than one year to complete that focus on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
East of England
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in East of England
Applying for short course grants
CITB Registered employers can apply for CITB grants for approved short courses (training that lasts from a minimum of 3 hours to maximum 29 days).
The Onsite Experience commission (NCC)
Live commissions
Apprenticeship grants for intermediate, advanced and…
We pay grants for attendance and achievements on approved intermediate, advanced and higher Apprenticeship Frameworks in England where an apprentice started prior to 1 August 2020.
CPCS Tester Course
This course is suited to trainers or very experienced operators. For anyone considering a career in testing within the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS), this course is an ideal starting point. The Tester Course is for people who wish
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
Testing, inspecting and thorough examination occupations…
The suite contains National Occupational Standards (NOS) for engineers, technicians, operatives and supervisors. They relate to: law responsibilities inspections record keeping and defect reports.
Eco Operator: Plant Machinery
This 1 day course is for experienced operators looking for a formal qualification. You will discover how to save money on fuel bills by understanding and using the features of your plant, including operating a telescopic handler, 360° excavator,
Suppliers (Tendering, Procurement & Frameworks)
See CITB's current tenders and apply to become a CITB supplier.
CPCS Crawler Crane A02
This 9-day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a crawler crane. It teaches you how to operate and maintain a crawler crane safely. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red
Registering Your Business for Grants & Funding
Find out what information you need to register your business
Construction Employers Registration for Grants &…
Only complete this form if you believe your business is wholly or mainly engaged in construction industry activities, and you are an employer of PAYE and/or subcontractors.
PASMA mobile towers
This 1 day course is suitable for non-scaffolders who erect, alter, move, inspect and dismantle Prefabriated Aluminium mobile access towers. You will develop your understanding of how to safely assemble, dismantle, relocate and alter a mobile
CPCS Crane Supervisor A62
This course will enable you to undertake the duties of a crane supervisor as defined by the appointed person. You will learn how to comply with legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and industrial requirements. You gain the CPCS trained
AWS Test
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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
Safe Use of Quick Hitches
This one day course is suitable if you have received no formal instruction or if you have experience in the use of quick hitches and wish to refresh or update your skills. This course will give you an understanding of the various classifications of
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
CPCS Tower Crane A04a & b
This 9 day course is for people with limited or no experience of using tower cranes. It teaches you how to operate a tower crane safely and productively. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card)
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.
Who Should Register for Grants & Funding?
Definition of a construction employer and the trades classed as construction for the CITB levy
CPCS Dump Truck with Articulated Chassis
This course is for people with limited or no experience who want to learn to operate a dump truck with an articulated chassis. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
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.