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CITB Grants Scheme
Find out how grants are awarded and when you can claim them
Courses and qualifications
Courses and qualifications
Terms and Conditions
CITB terms and conditions for online services and products
Levy, grants and funding
Levy, grants and funding
Sector Skills Plans
Sector Skills Plans are tailor-made strategies designed to address the specific needs of different sectors within the construction industry. They are owned and shaped by construction industry stakeholders, outlining clear actions and interventions
Built-up felt roofing apprenticeship course
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain an academic qualification in built-up felt roofing, while gaining professional experience. You'll learn how to work with bitumen, roofing felts, surfacing and insulation materials. The
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.
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.
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.
NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Supervision
This course is for supervisors and assistant site managers who are looking to gain an NVQ qualification through a formal traditional course. The level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Management is for supervisors and assistant site managers working
What you can get grant and funding for
We offer support to industry through our grants and funds. CITB grants cover day to day training and our funds cover specific projects and commissions.
How CITB decides if a course is eligible for grant
The criteria for deciding whether CITB will pay grants on courses and qualifications.
Recruit an apprentice in Scotland
How to recruit an apprentice in Scotland and the support you can receive from CITB.
Apprenticeship travel and accommodation funding ‘Travel…
CITB is widening the support offer for employers with apprentices who have to 'Travel to Train'. CITB will fund 80% of accommodation costs for eligible apprentices of grant eligible employers who attend colleges or training providers where overnight
Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)…
This two-day SSSTS course is for site supervisors. You will learn about your legal responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare and environmental issues.
Applying for the Short duration achievement grants
Levy-registered employers can apply for CITB grants for approved Short duration courses (training that lasts from a minimum of 3 hours to maximum 29 days).
England Apprenticeship grants
The CITB contributes funding for attendance and achievement on approved apprenticeships in England.
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).
NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management
The level 6 Diploma is for construction site managers who are looking to achieve an NVQ management qualification through a formal traditional course. The course includes six one-day taught modules over six months, and two onsite assessment visits
Plant standards and grants
New plant training standards and grants were launched from Monday 31 July 2023. Employers must use an Approved Training Organisation to receive grant for the new plant training standards.
Apprenticeship grants
CITB offers apprenticeship grants and funding for individuals on approved apprenticeships in England, Wales & Scotland. Apply for a grant today.
Short period qualifications eligible for a grant
The short period qualifications listed on this page are eligible for a CITB qualification grant, but not an attendance grant.
About the CITB Levy - Does it apply to you & cost?
About the CITB Levy
Grants & Funding for Training Courses
CITB grants & funding covers day to day training, including short courses, qualifications and apprenticeships. Find out more about training grants
Advanced Craft Certificate grant
We pay grants for learners' attendance on and achievement of a course that leads to the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Advanced Craft Certificate in a subject related to construction.
Specialist Applied-skills Programme (SAP) grant
We pay grant for learners on the Specialist Applied-skills Programme (SAPs). These programmes last 18 months and contain several related modules, leading to a Level 2 or 3 National or Scottish Vocational Qualification (NVQ or SVQ).
Construction work experience grants
Work Experience grant can be claimed from 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2021. We pay grant for planned work experience days when it is an essential part of a construction-related degree.
How to complete your Levy Return
How to complete your Levy Return
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.
Onsite Experience hubs - England and Wales
Onsite Experience hubs - England and Wales
Terms of funding - Structured fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
Terms of funding: Skills and Training fund
This is a supporting legal document which you should read before completing an application form.
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Testing, inspecting and thorough examination occupations…
The suite contains National Occupational Standards (NOS) for engineers, technicians, operatives and supervisors. They relate to: law responsibilities inspections record keeping and defect reports.
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Claim £500 new apprentice support grant
A support grant is being piloted by CITB for small businesses taking on apprenticeships to help with initial costs.
Increase in Apprenticeships Grant Funding
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) today announced a major boost in funding to help employers take on construction apprentices.
Training Provider & Delegate Support for SSP
CITB's Site Safety Plus (SSP) team offer support to both training providers who apply to become SSP centres, as well as delegates who choose SSP for their training.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 26 August 2020
Today’s email contains important information on grant changes; a reminder about the Construction Talent Retention Scheme; news of free mental wellbeing training; and, finally, proposed changes to CITB’s size and structure.
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
Disbanded committees
Information on past committees is kept for historical purposes
Training Standards for Different Frameworks
Training standards
Suppliers (Tendering, Procurement & Frameworks)
See CITB's current tenders and apply to become a CITB supplier.
National Construction College (NCC) Information
CITB - National Construction College (NCC)
CITB Apprenticeships (Hire & Become)
CITB Apprenticeships
Routes to Competence
How does a Route to Competence (RTC) benefit the construction industry?
Budget 2021 for construction – CITB statement
Response to the Government's 2021 Budget by CITB Policy Director Steve Radley.
Find a Training Course (NCC, short, SSP, eCourse)
Find a short course offered by an Approved Training Organisation (ATO)
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.
On-site Assessment Workshop NCC
Assessment Services offers on-site assessment for experienced operatives, supervisors and managers. These assessments recognize existing skills, knowledge and experience against a nationally recognized qualification. Holding an NVQ enables you to
Training provider and delegate support
CITB's Site Safety Plus (SSP) team offer support to both training providers who apply to become SSP centres, as well as delegates who choose SSP for their training.