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CSN report highlights need for continued collaboration
CITB’s Construction Skills Network (CSN) 2018-2022 forecast shows output and employment growth despite recent political and economic upheavals. Here, Chief Executive Sarah Beale shares her thoughts on the collaborative approach needed to keep pace
The economic outlook: CSN 2018 - 2022
The dip in UK construction growth and employment outlined in the Construction Skills Network (CSN) report for 2018 - 2022 was expected. The UK economy has slowed and complex Brexit negotiations are ongoing.
Find a Training Course (NCC, short, SSP, eCourse)
Find a short course offered by an Approved Training Organisation (ATO)
Construction Workforce Outlook | CITB
This interactive tool provides insights into the UK construction economy and its future labour requirements.
Construction Skills Network Brexit report
Construction Skills Network Brexit report
National Occupational Standards
How do National Occupational Standards (NOS) benefit the construction industry? Amongst other things, the NOS ensure that NVQs and SVQs are more robust and consistent. Between 2020 and 2021 over 70,000 people in construction across the UK achieved
Consensus 2021
Consensus 2021
CITB: Construction Industry Training Board
CITB is the Industry Training Board for the construction industry and a partner in ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council, devoted to building competitive advantage for the construction industry and the people who work in it
On-site T Level Competency Pilot
Onsite Construction T Levels were launched in September 2021 with just over 100 students. T Levels are based on the same standards as apprenticeships, which gives students a strong grounding in their specialist area. Students can specialise in
Courses Available for Site Safety Plus (SSP)
Site Safety Plus (SSP) courses are designed to give everyone from operative to senior manager the skills they need to progress through the industry. There are a range of courses available either through classroom/remote delivery or the CITB eCourses
How to complete your Levy Return
How to complete your Levy Return
What is Net Zero? | Net Zero Explained
To combat climate change, the UK became one of the first countries to commit to becoming net zero. But what is net zero, and what does it mean for construction?
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.
Site Safety Plus Courses For Construction Skills
The Site Safety Plus (SSP) suite of courses provides the building, civil engineering and allied industries with a range of courses for people seeking to develop skills in this area.
Annual review, report and accounts
Annual Report and Accounts 2022-2023. This year we set out to respond to feedback we received from the last Consensus and the unique workforce circumstances surrounding construction. Firstly, we empowered employers by giving them a greater say on
CITB highlights 2018
The launch of our bold, industry-backed, three- year Business Plan was one of many highlights during a busy reforming year for CITB.
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
Environmental policy
CITB recognises we have a global climate emergency and that we must take action, amongst other interventions, to limit future global greenhouse gas emissions to help restrict future changes in the climate system.
Equality and diversity policy
Discover how CITB complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010
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.
Comments, compliments and complaints
Comments, compliments and complaints. Your feedback matters to us and we listen carefully to all comments, compliments and complaints.
Apprenticeship policies
Discover all CITB apprenticeship related policies and procedures
Welsh Language Policy
Wales is a dual language country where services and resources are made available bilingually to the public in Wales. In 2001, CITB committed to the Welsh Language Act (1993) by producing a Welsh Language Scheme, this meant committing to delivering
Construction Skills Fund
Learn about the DfE funded on-site training hubs and how it will get people into construction jobs
Scotland
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in Scotland
South East
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South East
Experience is the best teacher
The support I’ve had from older colleagues throughout my career has been a great encouragement to me, from starting out as a gas apprentice, to first becoming a Chief Executive, a role I found extremely tough in my early days.
CITB: Construction Industry Training Board
CITB is the Industry Training Board for the construction industry and a partner in ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council, devoted to building competitive advantage for the construction industry and the people who work in it
Apprenticeship Levy
The Government Apprenticeship Levy requires all UK employers with an annual pay bill of more than £3 million to pay 0.5% of their wage bill to the Government’s Apprenticeship Service. In England, this is used to pay for apprenticeship course fees.
Book a test
Information on this page is for those looking to book the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test.
Levy assessment, registration review, and how to appeal | …
As a CITB-registered employer, every year you will receive a Levy Assessment Notice from us. Your assessment tells you if there is a levy to pay and if so, how much levy you need to pay and when you need to pay it.
Construction Skills Network forecasts 2019-2023 - UK
Construction Skills Network forecasts 2019-2023 - UK
Audit and Risk Committee
Find out about the Audit and Risk Committee who ensure that CITB is properly managing risk.
Onsite Experience hubs - Wales
Onsite Experience hubs - Wales
Card schemes
Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.
SkillBuild Final welcomes visitors to try their hand at…
After more than 1,000 registrations and 17 regional heats, the top construction trainees from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have been named as competitors at the SkillBuild National Final 2023.
Members of the board
Find out who the members of the CITB Board are and which sector of the industry they represent.
Regional construction labour and skills research
CITB undertakes detailed analysis of construction demand and supply for Local Enterprise Partnership areas.
Low but positive growth for UK construction amid Brexit…
The latest forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) expects positive growth for the sector despite the uncertainty of Brexit.
Pathway Apprenticeships for school leavers facing fewer…
Young people will have the chance to train and get qualifications in sectors with long-term prospects thanks to a new initiative launched in response to the pandemic.
Nomination, Appointments and Remuneration Committee
Find out more about the Nomination, Appointments and Remuneration Committee who advise on our HR and remuneration strategy and policy.
Onsite Experience hubs - England
Onsite Experience hubs - England
Prescribed Organisations
The role of the Prescribed Organisations is to present the Levy Proposals to their Levy paying members and seek their views on them. Responses are collated and the prescribed organisation then decides whether it supports the Levy Proposals or not on
Invest to save skills from being lost – CITB forecast
Government investment is needed to support skills in the coming year to prevent a generation of talent being lost, CITB outlines today as it publishes a new construction industry forecast.
Construction Skills Network - Industry Outlook Wales…
Construction Skills Network - Industry Outlook Wales 2021-2025
Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs)
Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) are a new employer-led initiative from the Department for Education (DfE) in England. They aim to reshape skills training provision to better meet the local needs of employers and the wider economy. CITB has
Achievers and leavers: barriers and opportunities for…
Achievers and leavers: barriers and opportunities for people entering the construction industry
Wales to receive £3.6m construction investment to…
The British construction sector is set to receive a £17.8m injection of support for training and retraining more skilled workers to help the industry face the skills challenges of the future.
Health and safety policy
See how CITB protects the health, safety, and wellbeing at work of all its employees
Welsh construction’s golden opportunity
Welsh construction has, says Leigh Hughes, a once in a generation chance to influence curriculum reform.