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The Construction Training Directory is where you will be able to find the training you need that is delivered by CITB Approved Training Organisations (ATOs)
Short duration achievement grants
We pay grants for the achievement of approved short courses, which last from 3 hours to 29 days and are focused on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
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Short course standards and grant rate search
Applying for short course grants
CITB Registered employers can apply for CITB grants for approved short courses (training that lasts from a minimum of 3 hours to maximum 29 days).
Courses and qualifications
Courses and qualifications
Applying for the Short duration achievement grants
Levy-registered employers can apply for CITB grants for approved Short duration courses (training that lasts from a minimum of 3 hours to maximum 29 days).
Diary of a CITB Engagement Adviser
My job is to help firms get all the funding they’re eligible for, writes CITB Engagement Adviser Abbie Langridge.
Grants & Funding for Training Courses
CITB grants & funding covers day to day training, including short courses, qualifications and apprenticeships. Find out more about training grants
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.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 26 August 2020
Today’s email contains important information on grant changes; a reminder about the Construction Talent Retention Scheme; news of free mental wellbeing training; and, finally, proposed changes to CITB’s size and structure.
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
CITB Grants Scheme
Find out how grants are awarded and when you can claim them
Architectural recognition
This standard focuses on the key knowledge and in-depth understanding in relevant architectural areas.
Personal track safety (PTS)
Personal track safety (PTS)
Personal track safety (PTS) DCCR
Personal track safety (PTS) DCCR
England Apprenticeship grants
The CITB contributes funding for attendance and achievement on approved apprenticeships in England.
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.
Towers with Cantilevers
This standard ensures that the training experienced tower users receive equips them with the skillset for more complex tower builds, taking into account the principles of counterbalance calculations for the use of kentledge in cantilever
Safe digging practices (recognised)
This training standard is in development and will be published shortly.
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.
Personal track safety (PTS) DCCR Refresher
This standard is held by NSAR
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.
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.
Formwork construction and installation for foundations
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills to construct and install formwork for foundations.
Asbestos non-licensed supervisor/manager
This standard covers the theoretical and practical skills needed to undertake non-licensed work with asbestos
Confined Spaces In Construction Low Risk
The purpose of this standard is to provide operatives with an understanding of the requirements of and practice in working in low and medium risk confined space environments.
Machine control for machine operators
The purpose of this standard is to understand the principles and practices of using machine control for any aspect of groundworks and road construction. It is aimed at machine operators who are required to work with machine control equipment.
Supervision of concrete pumping operations
The purpose of this standard is to provide the knowledge and skills applicable to supervise and control concrete pumping operations and manage the associated risks.
Formwork introduction
The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with an introduction to Formwork and its associated risks to health and safety and environment.
Decontamination for asbestos removal operatives
The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with the training content specified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for operatives doing licensed work with
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.
Lean practitioner module 1: Customers, Value and Waste
The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to experience and understand the purpose and value of Lean, together with the key Lean tools and techniques that are introduced after each round of the activity
Specialist damp proof course cloak systems
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with knowledge and understanding of specialist cloak systems and where and when they are used in the construction process of a building. This course standard includes Weep hole positioning
Overview
The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with an introduction to the CDM 2015 legislation, duty holder roles and the principal contractor and contractor responsibilities.
Overview
The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with an introduction to the CDM 2015 legislation, duty holder roles and the principal designer and designer responsibilities.
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.
Lean practitioner module 3: Embedding Lean
The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to build the Lean Practitioners confidence in their ability to lead an active project through to the final stages with additional support throughout the process.
Industrial concrete flooring: laser screed operator
This standard covers the training needed to start operating a laser screeding machine.
Introduction to concrete and its constituents
This training standard is an introduction to the constituents of concrete and their impact on the strength, durability, handling and placing of concrete.
Repairing defective brick and block work
The purpose of training against this standard is to give candidates an overview of the different systems and requirements in place to control the quality of work and the handover process to the client.
Ancillary licensed maintenance engineer
Ancillary licensed maintenance engineer
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
Visual concrete - perception, practicalities and…
The purpose of this standard is to highlight the nuances of visual concrete specification, interpretation and achievability.
Identifying blemishes, defects and deteriorating concrete …
This standard was previously known as Defects and deterioration in concrete. This training standard is designed for candidates who want to identify blemishes defects and deterioration in concrete and explore remedial options.
Asbestos non-licensed operative
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to undertake non-licensed work with asbestos including NNLW as defined in the approved code of practice (ACoP), currently L143 Second Edition, Regulation 10 - Training for
Lean practitioner module 2: Leading Improvement Projects
The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to support the following: The workshop is designed to build the Lean Practitioners’ confidence in their ability to lead their project while also reassuring them
Protective coatings applicator
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge and skills to support the following scope: health and safety in the coating industry, understand the requirements for basic access plant & equipment, understand the
Industry standards
Industry standards
Bonding, taping and positioning insulation board
Bonding, taping and positioning insulation board
Asbestos management for duty holders
The objective of this training is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to carry out duty holders' role to be able to identify, assess and manage any asbestos containing materials on their premises.