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Carillion, COVID-19 and site carpentry: an…
Neither COVID-19 lockdowns nor the collapse of Carillion have stopped Level 3 site carpentry apprentice Cezary Poniatowski from succeeding in his construction career.
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?
Making relationships
The success of your National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) project will depend on the quality of the relationships you establish with your key stakeholders.
BAM Nuttall
Civil engineering firm BAM Nuttall had to find a way to replenish a dwindling talent pipeline. Step forward Susan Fletcher and the National Skills Academy for Construction. Susan Fletcher had been in banking for 26 years before she decided to make
Hints and tips
These hints and tips come from real-world experiences of National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) project leaders and co-ordinators.
Apprenticeships and the NSAfC
Apprentices learn valuable skills and knowledge while they earn on the job, through a mix of workplace experience and training at college or with an approved provider. Apprenticeships allow you to grow talent effectively, developing the skills you
Reviewing, sharing and celebrating experiences
Reviewing, sharing and celebrating your experiences of using the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) approach will help you raise your organisation’s profile, contribute to a community of like-minded organisations and spread best
Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
Coming from army bomb disposal into construction skills development, could Rob Cawley ensure that a Welsh infrastructure project went off with a bang? Identifying bombs and booby traps for safe disposal in Afghanistan must demand nerves of steel.
KPIs: meeting your targets
Key performance indicators (KPIs) underpin the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) way of working. The KPIs outline what employment and skills outcomes you have agreed to deliver. These and any other targets you have set should be laid
Leading an NSAfC project
If you are leading or co-ordinating employment, training or skills development on a National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) project – or want to use the NSAfC way of working on an unaccredited project – this page will tell you about
Protecting core training, tackling key skills challenges…
Supporting employers’ core skills and training needs and tackling long-term people and skills challenges underpin CITB’s 2021/22 Business Plan, published today (Tuesday 30 March).
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 31 March 2021
Today’s email details the publication of our business plan, the reinstatement of our plant grant, the Construction Leadership Council’s People Survey, and a reminder to have your say in our Levy consultation.
”I would encourage any girls out there to consider…
To celebrate International Women’s Day, CITB Apprenticeships Officer Barbara Hastie, 45, explains why this is a great time for women to enter the construction industry.
The challenges and opportunities of getting apprentices…
With National Apprenticeship Week 2021 drawing to a close, CITB's Director of Strategy and Policy Steve Radley explains the challenges and opportunities of getting apprentices into the construction industry.
Rupert Perkins: speaking up for SMEs as a member of CITB…
Rupert Perkins is Managing Director at John Perkins Construction, which has offices in Bristol and Newport. Here he discussus his role as a member of the CITB Industry Funding Committee.
What is the NSAfC?
The National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) is a way of working that enables you to get the skills you need on site, on time.
Demolition Site Operative
The Demolition site operative SAP is no longer available in England as it's been replaced by a full Apprenticeship standard. Please contact National Demolition Training Group (External link - Opens in a new tab or window) for details. You can still
NSAfC toolkit
The National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) toolkit is a free online resource full of information, advice and guidance about the NSAfC way of working.
Structural Waterproofing (Below Ground)
The following information for the Structural Waterproofing (Below Ground) course outlines key details such as the modules, dates and booking contact details.
CITB to suspend industry levy collection
CITB’s board met yesterday (March 25) and gave final approval to suspend the issue of its levy bills, due for payment in 2020, for an initial period of three months.
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.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 2 April 2020
Today's update is focused on wellbeing and providing support for the NHS.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 31 March 2020
Today's key messages are on a Video Summary of our COVID-19 industry support packages to date and information on CITB’s Toolbox Talks.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 26 March 2020
Today's key message is on the CITB’s decision to suspend industry levy collection.
CITB funding a “catalyst to make the change we wanted”
Gwilym Hughes, HR Strategic Business Manager at Jehu explains how the Skills and Training Fund helped their site managers.
Recruitment drive launched for new construction assessors …
A project has launched to recruit and train 100 new construction assessors across all of Scotland’s construction Colleges.
Asbestos Removal Operative
The following information for the Asbestos Removal Operative course outlines key details such as the modules, dates and booking contact details.
CITB support for employers and apprentices through…
CITB updates on measures addressing the Coronavirus/Covid-19 crisis.
We want you! Calling all construction trainees for…
Registration for SkillBuild 2020 is open from 2 March - 2 April.
Guidance for registering onto a SAP
Find out how to register a new entrant onto a specialist applied-skills programme (SAP)
Join the new Levy Strategy Committee
CITB Director of Policy and Strategy Steve Radley explains how to join the Levy Strategy Committee.
The HoloLens: Transforming construction
Digital tech company, PAULEY, discusses how CITB's Flexible Fund has helped in transforming tunneling training through immersive learning.
Learnings from lockdown: Safe Hands Consultants
Safe Hands Health and Safety Consultancy learnt three key lessons from lockdown.
Open Doors: An important opportunity for industry
Zara Edmondson from Kier reveals the value of taking part in Open Doors and why more businesses should get on board.
How Covid and Carillion can't stop this apprentice
More than two years on from the collapse of Carillion, we talk to Billy Nuttall, an apprentice from Bristol.
Welcoming pupils, teachers and families into construction …
Due to the recent need for families to stay indoors, we’ve been holding Minecraft competitions for households to work together and experience the range of exciting careers involved in construction.
Seven things we learned from CITB colleges to…
Steve Radley, CITB Policy Director, on ways to address findings that 60% of construction students at college don't get jobs in the industry.
UKCES engineering cluster report 2009/10
UKCES engineering cluster report 2009/10
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Construction Skills Network forecasts 2018-2022 - Wales
Construction Skills Network forecasts 2018-2022 - Wales
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