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CITB eCourses | Health & Safety Courses, 100% Online
All of CITB's online eCourses are ideal for anyone who wants to learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere. No tutor required, 100% remote.
Assessment Infrastructure - Modular and Portable…
Funding will be used to set up a new assessment centre where assessors for modular and portable buildings will be trained.
Repair and maintenance of traditional pre-1919 buildings…
The purpose of Repair and maintenance of traditional pre-1919 buildings - Refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the full Repair and maintenance of traditional pre-1919 buildings standard or subsequent refresher
Asbestos
Learn why asbestos is such a dangerous material and how you practice safe handling of asbestos
Energy efficiency measures for older and traditional…
The project will pilot a Level 3 course developed through a year-long delivery programme. It will include a joint collaboration between the FMB, the National Trust, and Edwards Hart Consulting.
Repair and maintenance of traditional pre-1919 buildings
This standard enables learners to select materials, components and equipment and prepare surfaces to receive decorative or protective paint systems by brush or roller on conservation or restoration projects.
What is Net Zero? | Net Zero Explained
To combat climate change, the UK became one of the first countries to commit to becoming net zero. But what is net zero, and what does it mean for construction?
Passivhaus and Low Energy Buildings - Online Training
The design and production of 11 e-learning modules around the subjects area of Passivhaus and the Performance Gap.
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
Our Councils - Membership & National Insights
Scope and objectives of the Nation Councils, and members of our Nation Councils
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,
Net zero action plan
Net zero action plan
Competence Frameworks
Competence Frameworks will set out and define the core competence requirements for individuals across the built environment. They are made up of a Route to Competence and a SKEB document (Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviour) and an
Who we work with
CITB works with construction employers, training providers, and Government to ensure that our policies are aligned to national and local policy across the UK.
Who Should Register for Grants & Funding?
Definition of a construction employer and the trades classed as construction for the CITB levy
Total station for construction (3 days)
This three-day course teaches the principles and practices of using the total station for setting out, which can be applied to all aspects of construction including earthworks, roads, buildings, foundations, piles, structural steel, structures,
CSF case study: Scarborough Skills Village
CITB looks at Scarborough Skills Village in Yorkshire, an innovative learning hub which provides new skills for people keen to enter the construction industry.
Getting things "Right First Time"
CITB's Richard Bayliss explains the huge benefits of reducing rework in construction and adopting a “Right First Time” approach.
Levelling and setting out (2 days)
This two-day training course is for workers whose job involves using automatic or laser levels for measuring and setting out of construction elements. This course is a companion to the three-day Total Station for Construction course.
Introduction to heritage construction skills
The project will provide training focused on heritage construction. Thirty individuals currently following NVQ2 and 3 will benefit from this training.
Disbanded committees
Information on past committees is kept for historical purposes
Bats for building professionals
The training course is for anyone who is responsible for buildings and their renovation / development / maintenance / demolition / design / management, including builders, surveyors, architects and pest controllers.
Holly Price: Becoming a CITB Trustee
CITB is seeking two new Board Trustees. Here, Holly Price, Keltbray Training and Development Director, discusses her experience as a trustee.
Something new for something old from Carmarthenshire…
With around a third of the buildings in Wales built before 1919, there’s strong demand inside the industry for qualified heritage specialists –but a lack of training courses available.
Responding to industry’s fire safety needs
One word explains why modern fire safety skills are more vital than ever for every UK construction worker: Grenfell. The review recommended action to improve the lack of basic fire safety awareness in the construction and buildings maintenance
Further Levelling and Setting Out
This 4- day course builds upon training from the final 3 days of the 5- day Site Levelling and Setting-out course, giving further learning and experience, and progression for delegates that have previously completed either the 3 or 5 day course.
Green Careers Week - Every job is a green job
The first ever Green Careers Week takes place this month. The aim of the campaign, which runs from November 07-12 is to shine a light on green career pathways. CITB has just published a dynamic Net Zero Action Plan which looks at the construction
West Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the West Midlands
Asbestos surveying and sampling strategies
The aim of this training is to provide background and practical knowledge in the surveying of buildings for asbestos, and to provide general guidance on management procedures necessary to minimise exposure to any identified asbestos.
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
Long period qualifications eligible for a grant
The following technical and professional long period qualifications are eligible for a CITB grant (as at 25 June 2019).
Dignity and respect commitment
The National Construction College (NCC) welcomes the full participation of the UK’s multi-racial and multi-cultural society, and strives to provide a well-resourced and pleasant environment for learning. The NCC requires the full co-operation of
Asbestos awareness
Asbestos awareness
Terms of funding - Structured fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
Variety the spice of life for SkillBuild finalist Marlène …
Swiftly gaining skills in every aspect of a trade is what being an apprentice is all about. SkillBuild finalist Marlène Lagnado is a fine example of the benefits of apprenticeships - and the opportunities construction offers.
Duty to manage asbestos
This standard covers basic understanding of the legislative requirements of CAR 2012 with particular reference to the duty holder.
Net Zero: 350,000 new construction roles to be created by …
To ensure the UK government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is on track, the construction industry will require the equivalent of 350,000 new roles to be created by 2028.
Essential industry image, competencies and training
Essential industry image, competencies and training
Defect survey and repair
Defect survey and repair
Green roofs
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills to install Green roofs onto an existing liquid roofing system.
Piloting the Deployment of ISO18404 in the Construction…
The project will develop a programme to accredit organisations in the British Standards Institution ISO18404 for Lean Construction.
Industry standards
Industry standards
Net Zero: 12,000 new construction roles to be created by…
To ensure the Welsh government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is on track, the construction industry will require the equivalent of 12,000 new roles to be created by 2028 in Wales.
Heritage Construction in Wales: strengthening the sector…
The project will increase the uptake of heritage training within Wales, increasing the number of qualifications delivered and increasing awareness of the heritage sector within the construction industry.
Shingles
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills to install wooden shingles.
Net Zero: 22,500 new construction roles to be created in…
To ensure the Scottish Government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 is on track, the construction industry will require the equivalent of 22,500 new roles to be created by 2028.
Guidelines for tiling
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the basic knowledge of to fix tiles.
Robotic total station training
Robotic total station training
Liquid spray systems
Liquid spray systems
The sky's the limit when you train up
Sky Scaffolding (Whitby) wanted to keep up with advances in scaffolding technology and needed to upskill their workforce – not only to meet rising demand, but to maximise capacity.