CITB News & Updates
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Construction Site Health & Safety Explained
There are many unique challenges that come with working in the construction industry. Among them, one of the most prominent is safety. There are many people working in construction in...
How to Get a Blue CSCS Card - Information, Tips & Advice
Table of Contents IntroductionWhat are CSCS Cards?What is a Blue CSCS Card?Who Needs a Blue CSCS Card?What Trades Require a Blue CSCS Card?How Do I Get a Blue CSCS Card?Can...
CSCS Cards – Everything You Need to Know
Learn all about the complicated world of CSCS cards in our new blog post. Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards are essential in verifying qualifications and ensuring site safety in the...
Staying Up to Date with SSSTS Qualifications
The Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) provides a wonderful knowledge base for new supervisors who are soon to be put in charge of construction sites. The role brings a...