CITB News & Updates

First Green CSCS Card Validity Reduced To 2 Years

As of the 1st of February, 2025, a worker’s first Green CSCS labourer card will have its validity reduced from 5 years to 2. In other words, you will need...

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Construction Jobs: Temporary Works Coordinators Explained

Temporary works are an integral part of creating efficient and safe environments for construction projects. They provide the framework, stability and support for different stages of permanent structures. It takes...

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Construction Jobs: Temporary Works Supervisors Explained

Temporary work plays a key role in construction, facilitating the safe execution of permanent works. It includes things like scaffolding and excavation supports, and these temporary structures require oversight to...

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How To Get a Green CSCS Card - Information, Tips & Advice

The Green CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) labourer card is an essential qualification to get if you are hoping to work on a construction site in the UK. It is...

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CITB Employer Network: Funding For Construction Training

The CITB Employer Network is an initiative aimed at making skills development more affordable and accessible for construction firms registered with CITB. The initiative launched in 2023, and it offers...

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CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme Explained

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is a prominent body in UK construction. Its role is to oversee and enhance skills development across the sector with the goal of improving...

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Grandfather Rights are Ending - How Will it Affect Your Construction Job?

Understanding what the ending of grandfather rights will mean for you, and how it will affect the industry as a whole, is complex. You need to be fully informed of...

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NVQs Explained - Everything You Need to Know

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are courses that give you skills and knowledge required to secure a specific job. They typically teach practical skills alongside accompanying theory, emphasising work-based training so...

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CITB SSSTS Explained - How to Become a Site Supervisor

Table of Contents IntroductionWhat is CITB?What is a CITB SSSTS course?What are the main roles of a construction site supervisor?How much do construction site supervisors typically earn?What does the CITB...

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