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South West
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South West
Recruit an apprentice in Scotland
How to recruit an apprentice in Scotland and the support you can receive from CITB.
North West
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the North West
Construction employer frameworks for ex-offenders in…
Commission: Employer led training and employment pathways into construction for ex-offenders. The project will map existing training / employment provision for ex-offenders.
South East
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South East
East Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the East Midlands
Recruit an apprentice in England
How to recruit an apprentice in England and the support you can receive from CITB.
ISG puts the wow into work experience
The practical limitations of providing traditional work experience in construction drove ISG to develop dynamic ways to engage potential new talent.
Industry Funding Committee
Find out about the Industry Funding committee who advises our Board on our Industry Funding strategy, policy and investments
West Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the West Midlands
New campaign to change young people's minds about…
With 168,500 construction job opportunities being created by 2023, CITB has launched a new campaign to help get more young people on the tools. The industry needs to change the hearts and minds of under-25s to address the skills shortage, as 71% of
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Plant Maintenance Courses at the NCC
Courses in Testing and Inspecting and maintaining plant machinery
National Occupational Standards
How do National Occupational Standards (NOS) benefit the construction industry? Amongst other things, the NOS ensure that NVQs and SVQs are more robust and consistent. Between 2020 and 2021 over 70,000 people in construction across the UK achieved
In-Company & Bespoke Training (Tailored for You)
Established over 60 years ago National Construction College is dedicated to providing training so you have a skilled, competent and inclusive workforce now and in the future. The National Construction College has over 100 courses available for
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
Hire an Apprentice (Information for recruiting)
Take on an Apprentice
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.
How to complete your Levy Return
How to complete your Levy Return
Shared Apprenticeship Scheme
Find out more about the Shared Apprenticeship Scheme, which companies run it and where you can find it
Scotland
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in Scotland
Funded projects library
Funded projects library
Find a CITB Funded Training Group
CITB funds local, regional and specialist Training Groups that support a variety of employers across different trades. All Training Groups help employers access training that meets their needs.
News, Events & Blogs (Our Top Stories & Events)
News, events and blogs
New Entrant Support Team
New Entrant Support Team
CPCS Slinger/Signaller A40 (2 days) - for experienced…
This 4 day course is for people with limited or no experience of slinging and signalling, who want to gain entry into the lifting industry. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
Construction drive aids economic recovery
A recruitment campaign which set out to train high-quality assessors for the construction industry in Scotland has played a vital role in economic recovery.
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.
Industry Impact Fund
The Industry Impact Fund is aimed at construction employers looking to make a positive difference to the construction industry by developing solutions to key challenges faced by the workforce across the UK. The fund launched April 2023 and is the
Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - materials…
The purpose of this standard is to give the Hire Service technician the required skills and knowledge to safely complete inspections on material hoist equipment.
Safeguarding policy
Find out how CITB fulfills its safeguarding and well-being responsibilities
CPCS Mobile Crane Operator - A60A – Blocked Duties Only…
This 10-day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a Mobile crane. It teaches you how to operate and maintain a Mobile crane safely.
Go Construct
Go Construct
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.
What Support Will I Get as an Apprentice?
Learn about the personal support CITB offers to all its apprentices throughout their apprenticeship
Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - small plant
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 small plant - micro excavators and dumpers.
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
CPCS Telescopic Handler A17 - experienced operators (2…
This condensed course is for experienced operators of telescopic handlers, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
Sector Skills Plans
Sector Skills Plans are tailor-made strategies designed to address the specific needs of different sectors within the construction industry. They are owned and shaped by construction industry stakeholders, outlining clear actions and interventions
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.
Construction sector devises plan to brace for Brexit
Major players in the UK construction industry have today published a plan to help brace the sector for tighter migration controls after Brexit.
Hub South West Scotland
The question was how to encourage local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in south-west Scotland to access £500 million of construction investment – and create training and job opportunities in the process. The answer was the client based
Levy registration review form | CITB | Appeals
Only complete this form if you are an employer but believe that your business is not wholly or mainly engaged in construction industry activities. If your business is not an employer please email us at levy.grant@citb.co.uk.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 30 September 2020
This week’s topics include changes to the Skills and Training Fund; an extension of the grace period for SMSTS and SSSTS achievements; and the launch of new Fairness, Inclusion & Respect Resources ahead of National Inclusion Week. There’s also a
CITB-funded training “a huge step forward” for Hire…
Read about how HAE's training and qualification needs have been rejuvenated after receiving funding.
Diary of a CITB Engagement Adviser
My job is to help firms get all the funding they’re eligible for, writes CITB Engagement Adviser Abbie Langridge.
D: High risk activities
Get high risk activities guidance for health and safety from our list of organisations and websites.
East of England
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in East of England
Card schemes
Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.
Results of CITB funding
Find out how commissions have benefitted the construction industry
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