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Find a Short Course for Construction

The Construction Training Directory is where you will be able to find the training you need that is delivered by CITB Approved Training Organisations (ATOs)

Short duration achievement grants

We pay grants for the achievement of approved short courses, which last from 3 hours to 29 days and are focused on the core construction skills needed across the industry.

Top 100 most influential women in construction 2024

The Top 100 most influential women in construction was launched in 2022 and intended to showcase the influential women that work in the sector, making female and non-binary role models more visible and accessible. Now in its 3rd year, we continue to

Employers with in-house training

If you are a construction company with an in-house training department that provides non-commercial training, you could apply to become a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO).

Existing CITB Centres

If you are an existing CITB centre, you are pre-approved to become a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO).

Find a CITB Funded Training Group

CITB funds local, regional and specialist Training Groups that support a variety of employers across different trades. All Training Groups help employers access training that meets their needs.

Non-CITB training providers

If you would like to become a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), there are several steps that you must go through in order to be accepted. The good news is that you will only have to do this once.

Short-period qualification grant

We pay grants for the achievement of approved short-period qualifications which take less than one year to complete that are focussed on the core construction skills needed across the industry.

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

Applying for short course grants

CITB Registered employers can apply for CITB grants for approved short courses (training that lasts from a minimum of 3 hours to maximum 29 days).

Machine control for site engineers

The purpose of this standard is to understand the principles and practices of using machine control for any aspect of groundworks and road construction.

Consensus 2025

Your industry, your voice. Find out more and take part in the CITB Levy consultation.

Formwork introduction

The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with an introduction to Formwork and its associated risks to health and safety and environment.

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

Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 3 April 2020

Today's update is on remote learning and how we’re enabling you to keep training by identifying as many courses as possible that can be delivered through interfaces like Teams, Skype, Zoom, WebEx and others.

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

Upskilling your workforce

Training your existing workforce is central to the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) approach, and an essential part of developing your capacity.

Steelfixing introduction

The purpose of training delivery against this standard is to provide candidates with knowledge and understanding of Steelfixing.

Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 16 September 2020

Today’s email announces the publication of our Annual Review showing how we supported the construction industry over 2019-20. There is a reminder about claiming for training against updated Standards, an update on the Degree Placement Work

Concrete polishing

This standard will equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to install or renovate a range of different floors (or walls and ceilings).

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.

Concrete aggregates awareness

This training standard will enable trainees to develop their knowledge of aggregates, how and when they’re used, and the practical impacts and consequences of using different aggregates.

Concrete identity testing

This training standard is designed for candidates who undertake or supervise identity testing on site and to understand the significance of the test methods and assessment of results.

Concrete placing compacting and finishing

This training standard is designed to familiarise candidates with different methods of concrete transport and placing methods, best practice in compacting and finishing, and the influence of concrete mix design.

Card schemes

Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.

Brick soffit systems

The purpose of training against this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skill to be able to safely and effectively install brick soffit systems.

Machine control for machine operators

The purpose of this standard is to understand the principles and practices of using machine control for any aspect of groundworks and road construction. It is aimed at machine operators who are required to work with machine control equipment.

Long-period qualifications grants

We pay grants for approved higher level qualifications which take more than one year to complete that focus on the core construction skills needed across the industry.

Deducting levy from wages (both PAYE and Net CIS)

Although the 1996 Employment Rights Act permits deductions from earnings in certain circumstances, under the 1982 Industrial Training Act, CITB is the only organisation authorised to impose and collect CITB levy from employers in the industry.

Forming of cavities and correct installation of ties

The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with the practical skill and knowledge to be able to safely and effectively construct a cavity, paying particular attention to the correct fixings of wall ties.

Funding and the NSAfC

Funding may be available to support the delivery of National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) outcomes.

South West

Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South West