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World of work experience (WOWEx): the group placement…
The project will overcome the practical barriers to delivering work experience and increase the appeal of working within the industry by designing a week of work experience activity that any construction contractor can download and put into practice.
National Construction College (NCC) Information
CITB - National Construction College (NCC)
Go Construct
Go Construct
World class skills for off-site construction (improving…
The project will develop targeted, innovative, quality-assured training that delivers standardised skills and knowledge for off-site manufacturing and assembly in construction. It will use a range of blended learning solutions that draw from and build upo
Become an apprentice [Guide] How to apply?
Become a CITB apprentice
Executive Management Team Bios
Find out more about the management team
Plant Operations Courses at the NCC
CPCS plant courses to get carded, Plant management and more
Our Councils - Membership & National Insights
Scope and objectives of the Nation Councils, and members of our Nation Councils
Plant Maintenance Courses at the NCC
Courses in Testing and Inspecting and maintaining plant machinery
CITB highlights 2018
The launch of our bold, industry-backed, three- year Business Plan was one of many highlights during a busy reforming year for CITB.
Hints and tips
These hints and tips come from real-world experiences of National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) project leaders and co-ordinators.
Card schemes
Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.
Project CONVERT (Immersive Learning)
The project will deliver a real-world GB-wide infrastructure that will deliver immersive learning to the industry in a sustainable and scalable way.
From Harrods to Hard Hats
Annie Summun is the Director of Kisiel Group, a London construction firm that works with private clients and developers to deliver high-end projects. With over 35 years’ management experience in different sectors, Annie’s focus is on promoting excellen
Parker scoops gold with help from CITB
Investors in People rank Parker Plant in the top 20 management organisations in the world in their award level
The HoloLens: Transforming construction
Digital tech company, PAULEY, discusses how CITB's Flexible Fund has helped in transforming tunneling training through immersive learning.
Infrastructure 21 - implementation
The Infrastructure 21 project is a cross-industry collaboration that focuses on ensuring that the UK’s infrastructure supply chain has the competence and capacity to deliver a 50% increase in output in the next five years. It will develop and deliver ups
Photography Toolkit
Photography Toolkit
ISG
ISG recognised that its collaborative and dynamic way of working could map well with the National Skills Academy for Construction approach to training development. But would it succeed?
What Support Will I Get as an Apprentice?
Learn about the personal support CITB offers to all its apprentices throughout their apprenticeship
Industry Funding Committee
Find out about the Industry Funding committee who advises our Board on our Industry Funding strategy, policy and investments
Scotland
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in Scotland
Construction Collaborative Leadership Framework
The project will deliver a radical approach to collaborative leadership based on existing and emerging global best practice models fit for this connected and potentially disruptive world. It will collaborate with key stakeholders to develop joint solutions
Green Careers Week - Every job is a green job
The first ever Green Careers Week takes place this month. The aim of the campaign, which runs from November 07-12 is to shine a light on green career pathways. CITB has just published a dynamic Net Zero Action Plan which looks at the construction skills ne
From salon to site: Gina's journey
23-year-old Gina Gray had once dreamed of becoming a hairdresser but now tells her story on how she got into construction.
Green roofs
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills to install Green roofs onto an existing liquid roofing system.
Transforming Construction Trade Apprenticeships…
The project will support colleges delivering the Apprenticeship requirement for 20% off-site learning for Form Working, Steel Fixing and Concrete Pouring focusing on the nuclear sector.
Construction – it’s a woman’s job
On International Women’s Day 2018, Chief Executive Sarah Beale blogs on the need to make the construction industry one which is open and attractive to all.
CITB mourns the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Chair Peter Lauener and CEO Tim Balcon said: “Everyone at CITB is deeply saddened about the passing of HM The Queen. The Queen was an extraordinary figure, one of the greatest Britons of all time and an inspiration to many across the world.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 28 April 2020
Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work along with Workers’ Memorial Day and so, to raise awareness of these themes, this update concentrates on CITB’s work to support the construction industry on mental health, safety, and general wellbeing i
Immersive Learning for Construction – Plymouth (Immersive …
The project will reduce learning hours and increase retention of students by developing a high-quality virtual 4-bedroom house and building site from which a range of learning can be undertaken.
“Construction is a really good career choice”
Mum-of-two Ceri Camilleri spent 20 years in teaching before switching careers and entering the world of construction. CITB Wales spoke to Ceri, at our Employer Roadshow in Cardiff.
Delivering social value and community benefits
The National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) creates social value and delivers lasting positive change to benefit communities – while helping industry get the talent and skills it needs. The NSAfC approach is an industry-led solution to embeddin
Holly Price: Becoming a CITB Trustee
CITB is seeking two new Board Trustees. Here, Holly Price, Keltbray Training and Development Director, discusses her experience as a trustee.
OSAT management and leadership programme
The project will develop, support and create a competent managerial workforce within the shop-fitting and interior contracting sector and to promote the lifelong learning ethos within each company.
Act now or waste a generation of potential
A blog by Steve Radley, CITB Strategy and Policy Director. This article first appeared in Construction News.
Journey to becoming a Plant Operator
Recent NCC apprentice, David Campbell, explains how a 12 week plant operation course gave him the skills to accelerate his career.
Pathways into Construction (long term unemployed, service …
Doncaster College have created a stepping stone route of pre-employment pathways, incorporating a collection of essential features blending the basic trade skills, with soft skills to prepare for the world of work.
CSF gives Paul new appetite for life
In February 2020, 54-year old print manager Paul Whitlock decided it was time for a fresh start and to undertake a new challenge. Having refurbished a few properties in his spare time he decided to set up as a painter and decorator as it was something he c
Recruit an apprentice in Scotland
How to recruit an apprentice in Scotland and the support you can receive from CITB.
West Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the West Midlands
Welsh construction’s golden opportunity
Welsh construction has, says Leigh Hughes, a once in a generation chance to influence curriculum reform.
Terms of funding - Structured fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
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.
Work placements and careers events for NSAfC projects
Work placements and career events are covered by key performance indicators (KPIs) 1 and 3 respectively under the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) framework.
Recruit an apprentice in England
How to recruit an apprentice in England and the support you can receive from CITB.
Yorkshire and Humber
Yorkshire and Humber
Application declaration
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form for the Collaborative innovation training fund or the CITB commissioned projects fund.
Maintaining standards after time off the tools
Furloughed construction workers can polish up their skills after time off the job on coronavirus lockdown.
Offsite ready (improving skills for offsite construction) …
The project will deliver the capacity and capability to upskill industry on standardised skills and knowledge in offsite construction.