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Approved Training Organisations (ATOs)
Approved Training Organisations (ATOs)
How to become an Approved Training Organisation
Find out what you need to do to become a CITB ATO
What is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO)?
Find out about CITB Approved Training Organisatiosn (ATOs)
How to become an Approved Training Organisation
Find out what you need to do to become a CITB 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.
Find a Training Course (NCC, short, SSP, eCourse)
Find a short course offered by an Approved Training Organisation (ATO)
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 training standards search
Short course standards and grant rate search
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
Events Toolkit
Events Toolkit
Consensus 2025
Your industry, your voice. Find out more and take part in the CITB Levy consultation.
Diary of a CITB Engagement Adviser
My job is to help firms get all the funding they’re eligible for, writes CITB Engagement Adviser Abbie Langridge.
How to complete your Levy Return
How to complete your Levy Return
Previous Freedom Of Information requests
Previous Freedom Of Information requests
South West
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South West
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
West Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the West Midlands
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.
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.
Third party booking agent resale policy
CITB's approach to third party resellers of the Health Safety & Environment and CPCS Renewal tests
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.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 21 April 2020
Today’s update details our increase of training standards suitable for remote learning for industry, from 22 to 180.
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).
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
Card schemes
Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.
Wales Apprenticeship grants
We pay grants for attendance and achievements on approved Apprenticeships in Wales.
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.
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
England Apprenticeship grants
The CITB contributes funding for attendance and achievement on approved apprenticeships in England.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 10 September 2020
Today’s email contains details about CITB’s Levy Proposals and Strategic Plan, as well as an update on the Leadership and Management Fund.
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).
Existing CITB Centres
If you are an existing CITB centre, you are pre-approved to become a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO).
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.
Scotland Apprenticeship grants
We pay grants for attendance and achievements on approved Apprenticeships in Scotland.
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).
HS&E Test ID Policy
Identification (ID) Requirements for HS&E Tests
Terms and conditions for ATOs
Before you can become a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), you will need to read and understand the terms and conditions (see list of documents below) and electronically sign the forms of agreement (this is done in the Construction Training
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.
Results of CITB funding
Find out how commissions have benefitted the construction industry
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
Terms and conditions for ATOs
Before you can become a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), you will need to read and understand the terms and conditions (see list of documents below) and electronically sign the forms of agreement (this is done in the Construction Training
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.
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.
Find an Internet Test Centre (ITC)
On this page, how to use the map, list of Internet Test Centres by location. ITC map.
Steelfixing introduction
The purpose of training delivery against this standard is to provide candidates with knowledge and understanding of Steelfixing.
Asbestos non-licensed operative
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to undertake non-licensed work with asbestos including NNLW as defined in the approved code of practice (ACoP), currently L143 Second Edition, Regulation 10 - Training for
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).
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Awareness
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Awareness
How CITB decides if a course is eligible for grant
The criteria for deciding whether CITB will pay grants on courses and qualifications.
Suggest a training course
Use this form to suggest construction and related courses only to be grant eligible.
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