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ID to enrol at the college
You will need to bring an accepted form of ID with you on the first day of your course at the National Construction College (NCC). All forms of ID must be no more than 6 months out of date.
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
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.
HS&E Test ID Policy
Identification (ID) Requirements for HS&E Tests
BuildForce
BuildForce is a collaborative employer-led project, enabling service leavers and veterans to understand and pursue careers in construction and the built environment.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
Discover how CITB works with industry to develop these building blocks for construction qualifications
Find an Internet Test Centre (ITC)
On this page, how to use the map, list of Internet Test Centres by location. ITC map.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 30 April 2020
Today’s weekly industry summary includes an update on CITB’s COVID support measures and news on: a deadline extension to our Leadership and Management Fund; an update on demand for our Buildathon competition and a call to action for construction
Leadership and management development fund
The Leadership and Management Development Fund was a one-year competitive fund. It enabled large construction companies (with more than 250 directly employed staff) to invest in developing the leadership, management or supervisory skills of their
Site surveying and setting out (5 days)
This 5-day practical course teaches the principles and practices of setting out, using the level and total station, which can be applied to all aspects of construction including earthworks, roads, buildings, foundations, piles, structural steel,
Existing ATOs (Approved Training Organisations)
CITB is responsible for helping to develop and maintain standards and qualifications in the construction industry. The information on this page is for existing Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) only. It is no longer possible to apply to become
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
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.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 11 November 2020
Today’s email brings news about the Skills and Training Fund; the Talent Retention Scheme; and our consultation on Training Group support; plus ways in which CITB is combating fraud, and the Lighthouse Club Christmas Cracker promotion.
Employers with in-house training
If you are a construction company with an in-house training department that provides non-commercial training, you could apply to become a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO).
Short-period qualification grant
We pay grants for the achievement of approved short-period qualifications which take less than one year to complete that are focussed on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 8 April 2020
Today's update focuses on remote learning and a database of local and regional support.
Non-CITB training providers
If you would like to become a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), there are several steps that you must go through in order to be accepted. The good news is that you will only have to do this once.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course
This SMSTS course is for project managers, site managers and supervisors, business owners and clients. You will gain an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on construction sites.
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.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 21 April 2020
Today’s update details our increase of training standards suitable for remote learning for industry, from 22 to 180.
How to become a TPN member
Applying to become a Training Provider Network (TPN) member is straightforward, with support provided to help you complete your application successfully.
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.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 3 April 2020
Today's update is on remote learning and how we’re enabling you to keep training by identifying as many courses as possible that can be delivered through interfaces like Teams, Skype, Zoom, WebEx and others.
Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)…
This two-day SSSTS course is for site supervisors. You will learn about your legal responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare and environmental issues.
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).
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 23 April 2020
Today’s industry summary contains updates on CITB Grants, Skills and Training Fund and Remote Learning. There's also news on our Go Construct Buildathon competition and the newly launched Offsite Ready Project.
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.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 21 May 2020
Today’s email includes news on the latest number of Test Centres to re-open in England; a new Buildathon competition winner; and a refresh on CITB’s support measures for industry.
E: Environment
Get guidance on environment for health and safety from our list of organisations and websites.
England Apprenticeship grants
The CITB contributes funding for attendance and achievement on approved apprenticeships in England.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 4 June 2020
Today’s email looks at; supporting mental health as construction gets back to work; an update on CITB’s support measures for industry during COVID-19; and a reminder of the documents available to you to support a safe return to site, where
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.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 28 April 2020
Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work along with Workers’ Memorial Day and so, to raise awareness of these themes, this update concentrates on CITB’s work to support the construction industry on mental health, safety, and general
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.
Wales Apprenticeship grants
We pay grants for attendance and achievements on approved Apprenticeships in Wales.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 28 May 2020
Today’s email includes news of a Site Safety Plus milestone; a reminder of the support documents available to you; and a refresh on CITB’s support measures for industry.
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.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 11 June 2020
Today’s email takes a look at measures being taken to restart training safely; an update on CITB’s support measures for industry; and a reminder of the support documents available on our website.
Asbestos licensed scaffolding operative
Asbestos licensed scaffolding operative
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course
This SMSTS course is for project managers, site managers and supervisors, business owners and clients. You will gain an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on construction sites.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 17 February 2021
Today I would like to update you on the result of a recent consultation and subsequent new approach to funding for Training Groups, along with a COVID-delayed £1 fee increase for the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test. There have also been
Scotland Apprenticeship grants
We pay grants for attendance and achievements on approved Apprenticeships in Scotland.
Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)…
This is a one-day refresher of our full Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course. Passing this course renews your SSSTS certificate. It updates your knowledge of your responsibilities for site safety, health, welfare and the
Asbestos awareness
Asbestos awareness
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 10 September 2020
Today’s email contains details about CITB’s Levy Proposals and Strategic Plan, as well as an update on the Leadership and Management Fund.
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.
B: Health and welfare
Get health and welfare guidance for health and safety from our list of organisations and websites.
Prescribed Organisations
The role of the Prescribed Organisations is to present the Levy Proposals to their Levy paying members and seek their views on them. Responses are collated and the prescribed organisation then decides whether it supports the Levy Proposals or not on