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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
NCC Awareness Campaign
NCC Awareness Campaign
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.
Changes to the HS&E test
Important updates and changes to the HS&E test.
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
Scaffolding & Access Courses at the NCC
CISRS courses to get carded and SITS.
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.
About Training Groups
CITB supports over 88 Training Groups across England, Scotland and Wales.
How to complete your Levy Return
How to complete your Levy Return
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 All forms of ID must be no more than 6 months out of date.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
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
Discover how CITB works with industry to develop these building blocks for construction qualifications
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.
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.
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.
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.
Skills Olympics takes Team UK to Russia
Team UK returned from the 'Skills Olympics' placing 12th out of 63 countries and took home 15 Medallions of Excellence.
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.
Third party booking agent resale policy
CITB's approach to third party resellers of the Health Safety & Environment and CPCS Renewal tests
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
Invest to save skills from being lost – CITB forecast
Government investment is needed to support skills in the coming year to prevent a generation of talent being lost, CITB outlines today as it publishes a new construction industry forecast.
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
100 students benefit from new Swansea scaffolding centre
More than 100 learners have passed through the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) new Welsh scaffolding centre in its first three months.
How to Become a Site Safety Plus (SSP) Centre
Learn what you need to do to become a SSP centre
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
How CITB decides if a course is eligible for grant
The criteria for deciding whether CITB will pay grants on courses and qualifications.
Terms of funding - Structured fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
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.
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.
HS&E Test ID Policy
Identification (ID) Requirements for HS&E Tests
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
CISRS Basic Access System Erector (BASE)
This 5 day course is for non-scaffolders, who erect, alter and dismantle simple system scaffold structures within restricted environments.
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.
Asbestos awareness
Asbestos awareness
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.