National Construction College (NCC) & Apprenticeships Committee

• The NCC & Apprenticeships committee is established to support the Board in the delivery of its responsibility to ensure oversight of the curriculum, quality and delivery of the training provision, the learner experience learner Safeguarding and wellbeing, Health & Safety, resourcing, and the funding and regulatory compliance of CITB’s National Construction College and Apprenticeships provision.
• To monitor and review the delivery, quality and impact of CITB’s Apprenticeships provision in England, Scotland and Wales, and to provide assurance to the Board regarding funding and regulatory compliance activities and offer recommendations to the Board as to future direction of this provision.
• In making decisions and recommendations the Committee will have regard to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements together with guidance and best practice in skills training, education and Safeguarding.

Michael Green - Chairperson and CITB Trustee

Nikki Davis - CITB Trustee

Owain Jones - CITB Trustee

Tony Elliott - Group HR Director, Robertson Group

Tony Elliott is a highly respected HR leader with over 25 years of expertise in talent management, people development, and organizational learning. As the Group HR Director at Robertson Group, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned construction and infrastructure services companies, Tony plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic vision and fostering a culture of continuous growth. He is passionate about unlocking the potential of both existing and new talent within the construction industry, ensuring that its workforce remains skilled, adaptable, and future-ready.

Throughout his career, Tony has been a driving force behind initiatives that elevate the construction sector. His leadership extends beyond Robertson Group, having served as a Trustee on the CITB Board and as Deputy Chair of the CITB Scotland Nation Council from 2020 to 2024. Prior to that, he was the inaugural Chair of the Council from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure as a CITB Trustee, Tony was instrumental in establishing the National Construction Colleges & Apprenticeship Committee, a key initiative in the development of CITB Construction Colleges. His commitment to advancing skills and creating career pathways continues to shape the future of construction, leaving a legacy of positive change in the industry.

2024 Meetings

• 26 February
• 13 May
• 16 July
• 28 October