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CITB Consensus moved to March 2025
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced today new dates for its Consensus process: the procedure will now start on 17 March 2025 and continue until 9 May.
Skyline Skills Hub will showcase best practices for green skills
A new hub dedicated to addressing the green skills gap in London’s commercial built environment has been launched. The Skyline Skills Hub is a platform that will enable the Square Mile’s growing workforce to meet the challenges of decarbonising the City. It has been produced by the City of London Corporation’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce, which CITB is proud to be a part of.
Inspiring the next generation: preview of Open Doors 2025
Canary Wharf Group, Build UK and CITB work together to showcase career opportunities in construction. As part of our commitment to addressing the skills shortage in the construction sector, CITB supported Build UK to host an exciting preview of Open Doors 2025 at Canary Wharf Group’s (CWG) Wood Wharf development in London.
Plant training and competency events coming soon
CITB and the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) are co-hosting a series of events to promote training and competency for plant occupations. The forums, specifically for CITB registered employers, will discuss how proper and effective training supports industry competency requirements for ensuring a safe and efficient sector.
CITB grants to support Industry Accreditation transition until March 2026
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a one-year extension of funding to support the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) in transitioning all Industry Accreditation (IA) cardholders to recognised qualifications. All IA cards issued from 1 January 2020 will expire on 31 December 2024 and cannot be replaced using IA.
Government partnership with industry unlocks £140m for fast-track homebuilding skills training
Working with the Government, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the National House Building Council (NHBC) have announced a £140m investment in Homebuilding Skills Hubs to deliver fast-track apprenticeships and high-quality training.
Open Doors 2025: CITB encourages construction employers to register their events
Construction employers across the country have the chance to inspire the next generation of construction workers by demonstrating the excitement of a career in construction and taking young people onto one of their live sites. Open Doors returns in March 2025 and is being delivered by the Build UK in partnership with CITB and CSCS, supported by media, community and industry partners, who are encouraging construction employers to register their events to take part.
Training course durations updated to ensure safer plant operations
CITB is continuing its commitment to standardising plant training across the construction industry with the update of training course durations from December 11, 2024.
Winners of the SkillBuild National Final 2024 announced
The UK’s top construction trainee talent gathered in Milton Keynes this week to compete at the SkillBuild National Final 2024, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The 75 participating construction trainees went head-to-head over three days, with winners from each of the ten trades announced on the day.
‘London calling’ for CITB Skills and Training Conference
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is delighted to invite employers, training providers and other industry stakeholders to its London Skills and Training Conference.
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