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Career Changers (Commission)
This project will develop and deliver a pathway, transferable across the sector, for career changers to enter the construction industry.
National Occupational Standards
How do National Occupational Standards (NOS) benefit the construction industry? Amongst other things, the NOS ensure that NVQs and SVQs are more robust and consistent. Between 2020 and 2021 over 70,000 people in construction across the UK achieved
Leadership and Management training with CITB
Leadership and management are key skills for all construction sites and an area where the industry has identified a need for greater support and training. CITB has a range of different resources from short course grants to funded ILM qualifications
East Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the East Midlands
Property Level Flood Protection Training &…
The project will develop training essential to the upskilling of flood industry professionals in the area of Property Level Protection (PLP) The training will support employers working in Flood Protection. The project will pilot newly developed
Construction opportunities on offer for 20…
An event aimed at recruiting 20 career-changing women into the construction industry will take place at Eastern Leisure Centre, Cardiff on Friday April 12 from 9.30am to 12pm.
Reinforced Concrete Frame upskilling
The project will work specifically with SMEs with less than 200 PAYE employees.
Recruit an apprentice in Scotland
How to recruit an apprentice in Scotland and the support you can receive from CITB.
Hub South West Scotland
The question was how to encourage local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in south-west Scotland to access £500 million of construction investment – and create training and job opportunities in the process. The answer was the client based
L5 accelerated graduate programme for leadership &…
The project will pilot a Level 5 Accelerated Graduate Programme in Leadership & Management which has been developed and written specifically for the hire and rental sector.
Recruit an apprentice in England
How to recruit an apprentice in England and the support you can receive from CITB.
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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
CSN Industry Outlook - 2021-2025
The Construction Skills Network (CSN) provides insights into the UK construction economy and its labour market intelligence.
CPCS Excavator 180° Wheeled - experienced operators
This condensed course is for experienced operators of 180 degree excavators above and below 5 tonnes, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
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
Standards & Frameworks for Qualifications
Discover what CITB does to regulate and develop training standards and qualifications in construction
Long qualification grant
We pay grants for approved higher level qualifications which take more than a year to complete and that focus on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
CPCS Mini Excavator A58
This 6 day course is for people with limited or no experience of using mini excavators. It's also suitable for people who have some experience, but need a formal qualification. You will learn to operate and maintain a mini excavator, including
Our Councils - Membership & National Insights
Scope and objectives of the Nation Councils, and members of our Nation Councils
NVQs & SVQs (Standards & Frameworks)
Find information about the various National and Scottish Vocational Qualification structures
About CITB Apprenticeships
Everything you need to know about becoming a CITB Apprentice
Advanced Craft Certificate grant
We pay grants for learners' attendance on and achievement of a course that leads to the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Advanced Craft Certificate in a subject related to construction.
CPCS Dump Truck Articulated Chassis - experienced…
This course is for experienced operators of dump truck with an articulated chassis, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
Long-period qualifications grants
We pay grants for approved higher level qualifications which take more than one year to complete that focus on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
Construction sector devises plan to brace for Brexit
Major players in the UK construction industry have today published a plan to help brace the sector for tighter migration controls after Brexit.
What Qualifications Do I Need for an Apprenticeship?
Find what qualifications you need to start an apprenticeship in England, Scotland and Wales
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.
CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper Wheeled A09 - experienced…
This condensed course is for experienced operators of wheeled forward tipping dumpers, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
Homebuilding Sector Skills Plan
The Homebuilding Sector has worked with employers and stakeholders to develop a Sector Plan to attract and develop the workforce of the future.
Types of Construction Apprenticeships We Offer
Find out about the different types of apprenticeships available
NRSWA – Operative Level - Refresher
NRSWA – Operative Level - Refresher
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 2 December 2020
I hope you’re having a good week as we enter December – and the start of the build-up to Christmas. Today’s email includes good news about the expansion of CITB’s apprenticeship support; details of our Training Group Survey and a vacancy on
What Qualifications Do I Need for a Apprenticeship?
Find what qualifications you need to start an apprenticeship in England, Scotland and Wales
Specialist Applied-skills Programme (SAP) grant
We pay grant for learners on the Specialist Applied-skills Programme (SAPs). These programmes last 18 months and contain several related modules, leading to a Level 2 or 3 National or Scottish Vocational Qualification (NVQ or SVQ).
Multi-million investment in future of Welsh construction
The future of the construction industry in Wales has been given a boost by CITB’s multi-million-pound investment in four construction training and employment hubs.
Increasing Employer Engagement in Higher Level and Degree …
The project will pilot employer engagement activities and individual support to potential new entrant apprentices with a priority focus on under-represented groups. Apprentices will be connected to construction employers and offered workplace site
Levy Strategy Committee
Find out about the Levy Strategy Committee who represents the views of Industry on the development of the 2022-25 Levy proposals
CPCS Ride on Road Roller A31 (5 days)
This course is for people with limited or no experience of using pedestrian operated tower cranes. It teaches you how to operate a pedestrian operated tower crane safely and productively. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS
AJC Carpentry Southern Limited values experience to grow…
In 2015, the Association of Technical Lightning and Access Specialists (ATLAS) faced a challenge.
Guidance for registering onto a SAP
Find out how to register a new entrant onto a specialist applied-skills programme (SAP)
Disbanded committees
Information on past committees is kept for historical purposes
Assessment Infrastructure (commission) - NVQ Assessment…
DMR Training & Consultancy Limited (DMR) is proposing to extend its current NVQ qualification assessment service to employers in the finishing and interiors and plant operations sectors, by increasing its capacity and training and assessment service
East of England
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in East of England
CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper Wheeled A09 (4 days)
This course is for people with limited or no experience who want to learn to operate a wheeled forward tipping dumper. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
Bridge the Gap into Construction (Pathways into…
Abbey Access Training, Construction Skills Solutions, Lindum Construction and a group of Lincolnshire Construction employers propose to join forces offering young people on the NEET register, Unemployed Women and Long Term Unemployed an innovative
Rapid response by construction industry to Carillion…
Construction giant Carillion went into liquidation in January, leaving the jobs of more than 43,000 employees, including 1,148 apprentices in England, at risk. Carillion’s work spanned projects such as the Battersea Power station redevelopment,
Apprenticeship Levy
The Government Apprenticeship Levy requires all UK employers with an annual pay bill of more than £3 million to pay 0.5% of their wage bill to the Government’s Apprenticeship Service. In England, this is used to pay for apprenticeship course fees.
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.
CITB responds to Government announcement on Lifetime…
Today the government made the announcement that tens of thousands of adults in England will potentially benefit from almost 400 free courses from April 2021. The courses will be available to adults without a full qualification at Level 3 (A-level
AJC Carpentry Southern Limited values experience to grow…
Hampshire-based joinery company AJC Carpentry Southern (External link - Opens in a new tab or window) needed to train up workers who already knew what they were doing, but didn’t have the qualifications to show for it. CITB funding was available