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About the Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test

The CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test is an important way for construction workers to show they can work safely. For employers, having workers who have passed the CITB HS&E test is assurance that their workforce can keep themselves an

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

Stars of the Future

NCC apprentices from this year’s CPA Stars of the Future Awards discuss what winning means to them and their plans for the future.

Employer Networks

Employer Networks are an initiative set up and funded by CITB aiming to simplify the way you get the support and funding you need to access the training you want. It’s all part of the service. Collectively employers are shaping the way funds

Health, Safety & Environment test for Managers and…

The Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test for Managers and Professionals, and the accompanying revision materials, are changing. The content has been updated to ensure that it is suitable for today’s managers and professionals, taking into

Preserving our heritage skills

As the name subtly suggests, the restoration of ecclesiastical architecture is at the heart of Recclesia – an historic building conservation contractor based in Chester, North Wales.

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 All forms of ID must be no more than 6 months out of date.

On-site T Level Competency Pilot

Onsite Construction T Levels were launched in September 2021 with just over 100 students. T Levels are based on the same standards as apprenticeships, which gives students a strong grounding in their specialist area. Students can specialise in

East of England

Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in East of England

How to get a CISRS card

What you need to gain a green, red, blue or gold CISRS scaffolder card, and the courses you can study at the National Construction College for each.

CISRS Scaffolding Part 1

This 10 day course is for people who have held a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder or Labourer card for six months. The course teaches the core skills of scaffolding. It covers how to safely erect, alter and dismantle basic scaffolding structures.

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.

CISRS Advanced Scaffolding

This 10 day CISRS course is for people who hold the CISRS Scaffolder Card (blue card). You will learn how to safely erect, alter and dismantle complex scaffolding structures, working as part of a team.

Card schemes

Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.

Scottish Apprenticeship Week: Success breeds success!

As Scotland prepares to celebrate Apprenticeship Week (1-5 March), a young painter/decorator from Drumchapel has completed an incredible triple. Anthony Morton has been nominated for Apprentice of the Year at a prestigious Glasgow college – just

Temporary Works Supervisor

This 1-day course will provide you with thorough knowledge of the role of a Temporary Works Supervisor, including a sound understanding of the risk management of temporary works. It is suitable for people with experience of being responsible for

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

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

CISRS Scaffolder Refresher Course (2 days)

This course is for people looking to renew a CISRS Scaffolder card (blue) and a CISRS Advanced Scaffolder card (gold). This course will refresh your existing knowledge, make you fully aware of changes in legislation and good working practices, to

Leica Geosystems 3D Machine Control for Operatives

This course is designed for Plant operatives who wish to learn how 3D machine controls offer efficiencies and cost savings as a result of implementing such technology on site. You will receive an overview of the primary functions and features to be

Panel soffit formwork for general operatives

This standard is to provide the skills / information required to erect and dismantle manhandled panel soffit formwork. This training would be relevant for concrete frame operatives, formworkers and supervisors.

Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship Level 2 Construction…

Typically 18 to 24 months working towards the apprenticeship standard, a minimum of 20% of this time is to be completed as off the job training. College attendance is completed in blocks of 1-4 weeks duration and counts towards the off the job

Panel wall and column formwork for general operatives

This standard is designed to provide the skills / information required to erect and dismantle vertical formwork. This is to cover vertical formwork for typical building applications utilising standard proprietry formwork systems

Apprenticeship travel and accommodation funding ‘Travel…

CITB is widening the support offer for employers with apprentices who have to 'Travel to Train'. CITB will fund 80% of accommodation costs for eligible apprentices of grant eligible employers who attend colleges or training providers where overnight

Ancillary non-licensed supervisor/manager refresher

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the theoretical and practical skills to undertake non-licensed work with asbestos including NNLW as defined in the approved code of practice (ACoP), currently L143 second edition,

Contract Manager (Licensed Asbestos) Refresher

The purpose of this Contract Manager (Licensed Asbestos) Refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the full Contract Manager (Licensed Asbestos) course or subsequent refresher course and can provide proof of attendance.

Fitted furniture renovation - Refresher

The purpose of the Fitted furniture renovation - Refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the full Fitted furniture renovation standard or subsequent refresher training and can provide proof of attendance.

Safe digging practices refresher

The purpose of safe digging practices refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the full safe digging practices course or subsequent refresher course and can provide proof of attendance.

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).

Brick slip systems

The purpose of training against this standard is to provide candidates with knowledge of brick slip systems and what they are used for.

Cold weather concreting

This training standard is designed for candidates who are involved in the concreting operations. The focus is on realistic design and site preventative measures for concreting in cold weather, covering both short and long term damage mechanisms.