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Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.
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West Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the West Midlands
Apprenticeship Frameworks eligible for grant - England
The Apprenticeships listed below are eligible for a CITB grant for apprentices who started prior to 1 August 2020 on an Apprenticeship Framework
Apprenticeships eligible for grant – England and Wales
The Apprenticeships listed below are eligible for a CITB grant before August 2020.
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Eco Operator: Plant Machinery
This 1 day course is for experienced operators looking for a formal qualification. You will discover how to save money on fuel bills by understanding and using the features of your plant, including operating a telescopic handler, 360° excavator,
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.
Plant Maintenance Courses at the NCC
Courses in Testing and Inspecting and maintaining plant machinery
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
Test and Inspection of Plant Machinery
This 3 day course trains you to inspect plant machinery. You learn about legislation, responsibilities, inspection procedures and reporting methods. It is suitable for people with a background in engineering and several years' experience in plant
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.
Competence Frameworks
Competence Frameworks will set out and define the core competence requirements for individuals across the built environment. They are made up of a Route to Competence and a SKEB document (Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviour) and an
HS&E Test ID Policy
Identification (ID) Requirements for HS&E Tests
Construction Plant Operative Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship course is for individuals who want to gain the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours required to carry out the role of a plant operator in the construction industry.
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Plant Operations Courses at the NCC
CPCS plant courses to get carded, Plant management and more
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.
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.
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
Find an Internet Test Centre (ITC)
On this page, how to use the map, list of Internet Test Centres by location. ITC map.
A-Z of National Construction College (NCC) courses
Browse A-Z of all CITB's NCC courses
How to complete your Levy Return
How to complete your Levy Return
GPS Technology, it's not the future. It's now
Gez Bonner, National Training Manager of L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage Ltd, spoke with CITB about the training they offer Plant Operators to master GPS technology on construction sites and the partnership with CITB that made it possible.
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.
Safe Working Practices Around Construction Plant…
This two day course is for anyone working with construction plant machinery who needs to be aware of the dangers of operating in close proximity to other vehicles/obstructions. Candidates will learn about excavation awareness and traffic/vehicle
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.
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
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.
Track and Undercarriage Inspection
This intensive 1 day course aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to carry out track and undercarriage inspection.
Health and safety policy
See how CITB protects the health, safety, and wellbeing at work of all its employees
Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - mechanical…
The purpose of this standard is to give the Hire Service technician the required skills and knowledge to safely complete inspections and conduct service and routine repairs on 2 and 4 stroke engines of specified equipment.
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).
Levelling and setting out (2 days)
This two-day training course is for workers whose job involves using automatic or laser levels for measuring and setting out of construction elements. This course is a companion to the three-day Total Station for Construction course.
South West
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the South West
Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - road-tow…
The purpose of this standard is to give the Hire Service technician the required skills and knowledge to safely complete inspections and conduct service and routine repairs on Road Tow Equipment.
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.
Welding Techniques for Plant Maintenance
This 3 day course is ideal for those wishing to build on basic maintenance skills. It will give you an understanding of various basic welding techniques. This course is particularly relevant for those involved in plant repair.
Hire Equipment Service Technician (HEST) - generators and …
The purpose of this standard is to give the Hire Service technician the required skills and knowledge to safely complete inspections and conduct service and routine repairs on Generators and Lighting Towers.
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.
Site surveying and setting out (5 days)
This 5-day practical course teaches the principles and practices of setting out, using the level and total station, which can be applied to all aspects of construction including earthworks, roads, buildings, foundations, piles, structural steel,
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).
Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - traffic…
The purpose of this standard is to give the Hire Service technician the required skills and knowledge to safely complete inspections and conduct service and routine repairs on Traffic Management Equipment.
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.
Framework modules and supporting resources
There are five core modules and accompanying documents and templates in the Be FaIR Framework. Each module is construction focused and role specific, and covers all the protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010.
Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - welding,…
The purpose of this standard is to give the Hire Service technician the required skills and knowledge to safely complete inspections and conduct service and routine repairs on Welding, Heating and Cutting equipment.
Suggest a training course
Use this form to suggest construction and related courses only to be grant eligible.
Enabling the enablers: Using CITB funding for specialist…
From upskilling staff to attracting new recruits and increasing the services they offer, the team at Sanctus have enjoyed a wealth of benefits as a result of applying to CITB’s Skills and Training Fund.
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Awareness
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Awareness
Health, Safety & Environment test for Managers and…
The Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test for Managers and Professionals, and the accompanying revision materials, are changing. The content has been updated to ensure that it is suitable for today’s managers and professionals, taking into
England Apprenticeship grants
The CITB contributes funding for attendance and achievement on approved apprenticeships in England.
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