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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
CPCS Appointed Persons: Lifting Operations A61
This 5-day course is suitable for supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting operations. This course will give you an understanding of the appointed person’s responsibilities and how to fulfil them. On passing the technical tests,
CPCS Appointed Persons: Lifting Operations A61
This 5-day course is suitable for supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting operations. This course will give you an understanding of the appointed person’s responsibilities and how to fulfil them. On passing the technical tests,
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
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.
D: High risk activities
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CPCS Lifting with Excavators A59c
This course will give you foundation training and assessment in lifting with excavators safely and productively. You gain the lifting endorsement A59c on your CPCS card on passing the CPCS technical test at the end.
Assessment Infrastructure (commission) - Lifting Quality…
This project will allow assessors to train and develop in the areas of lifting operations, construction plant and demolition plant.
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.
Advertised current frameworks
Information about a framework issued before our move to electronic tendering and therefore currently remaining open through this website.
CITB Wales update: New £780k onsite investment will…
Welcome to CITB Wales quarterly update. Here’s news on our work that will help you get the most of our services across Wales.
Plant Operations Courses at the NCC
CPCS plant courses to get carded, Plant management and more
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
NCC Courses
Had two great trainers who were very knowledgeable and a great help, I passed with flying colours guess hard work does pay off”.
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
NCC Courses
Had two great trainers who were very knowledgeable and a great help, I passed with flying colours guess hard work does pay off”.
Experience is the best teacher
The support I’ve had from older colleagues throughout my career has been a great encouragement to me, from starting out as a gas apprentice, to first becoming a Chief Executive, a role I found extremely tough in my early days.
Site operating procedures/COVID-19 site safety checklists …
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) guidance (External link - Opens in a new tab or window) is intended to introduce consistent measures on construction sites of all types and sizes in line with the Government’s recommendations on social
Management & Supervisory Courses at the NCC
The National Construction College offers management courses tailored to the needs of the construction industry. Courses are designed to fit around a busy work schedule so you're never off site for too long. Construction ILM, NVQ in site management,
Upcoming NCC Courses & Special Offers
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Plant Training Standards Review
The Standards Team works with subject matter experts from across the industry to standardise plant training via Plant Working Groups (WG). The development of the plant training standards will help to ensure that the training required by the
A-Z of National Construction College (NCC) courses
Browse A-Z of all CITB's NCC courses
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)
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 5 May 2020
Today’s COVID-19 industry update focuses on our Site Safety Plus distance learning, its impact on providers and how quality training is being maintained despite lockdown restrictions.
Robots for roofing
The project will train five staff to CAA (pilots for drones) standard. The purpose of the project is to negate the need for staff to work at extreme height whilst carrying out roof work inspections working at height is high risk.
Offsite construction to go mainstream with £1.2m CITB…
Offsite construction is going mainstream with the biggest expansion in teaching materials so far.
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)
CPCS Slinger/signaller A40 (4 days)
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.
New plant training standards launching on June 18
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) continues to standardise plant training across the industry, with phase two of its new training standards launching on June 18, 2025. CITB and industry representatives have been working together
Building Mental Health
The project will increase the awareness of mental health within the construction sector by training 288 Mental Health first Aid practioners (instructors) who in turn will train 2 day mental health First Aiders within the sector.
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
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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.
CPCS Remote Controlled Tower Crane A04c
This course is for people with limited or no experience of using pedestrian operated tower cranes. It teaches you how to operate a pedestrian operated tower crane safely and productively. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS
CITB funding a “catalyst to make the change we wanted”
Gwilym Hughes, HR Strategic Business Manager at Jehu explains how the Skills and Training Fund helped their site managers.
Offsite ready (improving skills for offsite construction) …
The project will deliver the capacity and capability to upskill industry on standardised skills and knowledge in offsite construction.
Managing and Co-ordinating Plant
This 5 day course is for those who manage and coordinate plant in the construction industry. It will help you understand how to effectively manage the application and movement of various plant and equipment types, and to ensure compliance with
Solent Civil Engineering Collaboration - Industry Led…
The project supports the establishment of an employer-led training consortium that increases the capacity of ground working provision in the South (central) area of England.
Crane operation apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain an academic qualification in crane operating, while gaining professional experience. You'll learn to operate various cranes safely and efficiently, and to carry out basic maintenance and
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.
Call for applications – plant operators training…
Hundreds of plant operatives and assessors are to be trained up as part of a new three-year initiative from CITB.
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.
Plant operators training commission
CITB invites bids from organisations who ensure the availability and competence of plant operators within the construction industry.
CPCS Mini Excavator A58
This 6 day course is for people with limited or no experience of using mini excavators. It's also suitable for people who have some experience, but need a formal qualification. You will learn to operate and maintain a mini excavator, including
Third phase of plant training standards launching in…
March 2026 will see the launch of phase three of CITB’s new plant training standards. CITB and the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) have been working together closely to standardise plant training across the construction industry.
Digital Transformation through Leaders (Giving leaders…
The project delivers skills through a flexible model that allows leaders to engage in a way most appropriate to their needs.
Test and Inspection of Plant Machinery
This 3 day course trains you to inspect plant machinery. You learn about legislation, responsibilities, inspection procedures and reporting methods. It is suitable for people with a background in engineering and several years' experience in plant
C: General safety
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Managing and Co-ordinating Plant: Refresher
This 2 day course aims to refresh the knowledge of those who manage and coordinate plant in the construction industry. It will update your understanding of current legislative requirements and good practice. All CPCS Testers must complete this as
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