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CITB supporting apprentices hit by Shaylor collapse
CITB is in close touch with the administrators of collapsed West Midlands construction firm, Shaylor, to support the four apprentices hit by possible redundancy.
Variety the spice of life for SkillBuild finalist Marlène …
Swiftly gaining skills in every aspect of a trade is what being an apprentice is all about. SkillBuild finalist Marlène Lagnado is a fine example of the benefits of apprenticeships - and the opportunities construction offers.
New plant training standards launching on June 18
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) continues to standardise plant training across the industry, with phase two of its new training standards launching on June 18, 2025. CITB and industry representatives have been working together
How CITB decides if a course is eligible for grant
The criteria for deciding whether CITB will pay grants on courses and qualifications.
CPCS Slinger/signaller A40 (4 days)
This 4 day course is for people with limited or no experience of slinging and signalling, who want to gain entry into the lifting industry. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
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
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
Construction firms report on post-Brexit migration
Low levels of awareness and engagement with the Points-Based System (PBS) post-Brexit continue to exacerbate existing skills shortages within the sector, according to the latest Migration and Construction report by the Construction Industry Training
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.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 7 October 2020
Supporting training through the recovery, retaining skilled workers and attracting new recruits is CITB's focus in the coming months.