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Site Safety Plus (SSP) Course Suite
Find out how to become accredited to offer Site Safety Plus courses and access available support
Site Safety Plus Courses For Construction Skills
The Site Safety Plus (SSP) suite of courses provides the building, civil engineering and allied industries with a range of courses for people seeking to develop skills in this area.
Levy, grants and funding
Levy, grants and funding
Scheme Rules for Site Safety Plus (SSP)
Read about the SSP rules and product requirements
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
Courses and qualifications
Courses and qualifications
Courses Available for Site Safety Plus (SSP)
Site Safety Plus (SSP) courses are designed to give everyone from operative to senior manager the skills they need to progress through the industry. There are a range of courses available either through classroom/remote delivery or the CITB eCourses
Apprenticeship grants
CITB offers apprenticeship grants and funding for individuals on approved apprenticeships in England, Wales & Scotland. Apply for a grant today.
How to Become a Site Safety Plus (SSP) Centre
Learn what you need to do to become a SSP centre
Qualification Grant Options Available
Find information about advanced, specialist and grants for other construction industry qualifications
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.
CITB Grants Scheme
Find out how grants are awarded and when you can claim them
Apprenticeship grants
We offer grants for individuals on approved apprenticeships in England, Wales and Scotland
Training Provider & Delegate Support for SSP
CITB's Site Safety Plus (SSP) team offer support to both training providers who apply to become SSP centres, as well as delegates who choose SSP for their training.
CITB policies
Find our policy and guidance documents.
What You Can Get Funding or Grants For?
We offer support to industry through our grants and funds. CITB grants cover day to day training and our funds cover specific projects and commissions.
What’s new for the 2022-2023 Grants Scheme
CITB has increased the amount of money available through grants this year and introduced new grants. This is to help tackle the skills shortage in the construction industry.
Plant standards and grants
New plant training standards and grants were launched from Monday 31 July 2023. Employers must use an Approved Training Organisation to receive grant for the new plant training standards.
Find a Training Course (NCC, short, SSP, eCourse)
Find a short course offered by an Approved Training Organisation (ATO)
Scaffolding training update
CITB has underscored its commitment to ensuring that the construction sector maintains access to a good supply of skilled scaffolders in the wake of the transfer of its training establishment to alternative training providers, as part of its reform
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.
Terms and Conditions
CITB terms and conditions for online services and products
Testing, inspecting and thorough examination occupations…
The suite contains National Occupational Standards (NOS) for engineers, technicians, operatives and supervisors. They relate to: law responsibilities inspections record keeping and defect reports.
Suppliers (Tendering, Procurement & Frameworks)
See CITB's current tenders and apply to become a CITB supplier.
AWS Test
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Construction work experience grants
Work Experience grant can be claimed from 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2021. We pay grant for planned work experience days when it is an essential part of a construction-related degree.
NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management
The level 6 Diploma is for construction site managers who are looking to achieve an NVQ management qualification through a formal traditional course. The course includes six one-day taught modules over six months, and two onsite assessment visits
England Apprenticeship grants
The CITB contributes funding for attendance and achievement on approved apprenticeships in England.
Environmental management in construction - SSP
On completion of this standard the delegate will gain a comprehensive introduction to environmental issues on construction sites.
Scotland Apprenticeship grants
We pay grants for attendance and achievements on approved Apprenticeships in Scotland.
Courses available
Courses available
National Construction College (NCC) Information
CITB - National Construction College (NCC)
Wales Apprenticeship grants
We pay grants for attendance and achievements on approved Apprenticeships in Wales.
Partnerships & Initiative We Work With
Explore CITB's industry guidance and find out about the partnerships and the initiatives we support
Funded projects Information, opportunities & projects …
Funded projects
CITB Apprenticeships (Hire & Become)
CITB Apprenticeships
CITB Apprenticeships (Hire & Become)
CITB Apprenticeships
Environmental supervision in construction training
Also known as Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) and Introduction to environmental awareness in construction training. The purpose of this standard is to ensure the learner will know how to manage, protect, mitigate and improve
Assessor training and certification: Development of…
An employer-led project to increase availability of on-site assessment provision in the Finishing sector, in Scotland and North England. This employer will upskill 3 employees to become qualified assessors through working in partnership with
Go Construct
Go Construct
On-site Assessment Workshop NCC
Assessment Services offers on-site assessment for experienced operatives, supervisors and managers. These assessments recognize existing skills, knowledge and experience against a nationally recognized qualification. Holding an NVQ enables you to
Executive Management Team Bios
Find out more about the management team
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Apprenticeship Courses at the NCC
Apprenticeship courses in cranes, roofing, scaffolding, steel fixing and more
Routes to Competence
How does a Route to Competence (RTC) benefit the construction industry?
East Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the East Midlands
Plant Operations Courses at the NCC
CPCS plant courses to get carded, Plant management and more
Plant Maintenance Courses at the NCC
Courses in Testing and Inspecting and maintaining plant machinery
Our Board, the Members & Committees
About our board, members of the board, meeting dates, and committees
About the CITB Levy - Does it apply to you & cost?
About the CITB Levy