CITB Accredited Training Courses

Background

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The CITB is the Industry Training Board, formed in 1964 and responsible for training in a number of UK industries, setting standards and providing advice to firms. The WTIF are pleased to work with the CITB to ensure high training standards within the wall tie industry.

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The CITB collects a levy from construction employers and can use this to support training and skills in construction. It is devoted to building competitive advantage for the construction industry and the people who work in it.

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For further information:

• Who are The CITB

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Training Grants and Levy

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The CITB uses some of their Construction Levy funding to support their registered employers with training grants, however some registered employers may not be required to pay this levy.

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Grants may be available from the CITB towards the costs of the WTIF training courses.

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Full details are available here:

• CITB's Levy and Grant information

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VQs

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National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) are the most popular qualifications used in the construction industry.

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The qualifications are based on National Occupational Standards and reflect the competencies required in a range of occupations.

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Employers and Experienced Employees like the format as the VQs can be achieved whilst working on site with time away from site only being required if training is identified by the Assessor.

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The Learner achieves a VQ by building a portfolio of work based evidence and being available for between 2-3 visits by an occupationally competent Assessor who completes the VQ process.

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The CITB run the Cskills Awards and works with approved training and assessment centres to enable candidates to achieve their personal development goals.

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Here's a link where you can find further information:

• CITB Awards

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For further information please contact us or CITB at the CITB.

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CSCS Cards

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Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS Card) confirms that the worker has the correct training and qualifications for the type of work they carry out.

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Many principal contractors and major house builders require construction workers on their sites to hold a valid CSCS card.

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For further details about the level 2 S/NVQ CSCS card for Cavity Wall Tie Replacement Operatives and the CITB Health, Safety and Environmental test, please visit this link:

• CSCS Official Site

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Other Courses

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For information on other appropriate courses for wall tie installers, such as Health and Safety, First Aid Training and Working at Heights etc, please contact us at the WTIF.

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CITB offer a range of training programmes for crafts people, supervisors and managers.

For more information, please use this link:

• National Construction College Campuses

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The CITB run the Positive Image campaign to promote the variety of careers available in construction and to encourage a constant flow of talent into the industry.

Sources of further information:

• Careers in Construction

• CITB Apprenticeships

 

National Specialist Training

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The CITB provides the construction industry with minority specialist training and assessment that traditional, mainstream colleges and training centres are unable to offer.

Find out more here:

• CITB National Specialist Training

 

Publications

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The CITB have a range of publications on the construction industry:

• CITB Publications

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News

Are you up to date with the Pension Regulations re-enrolment duties being phased in 3 years after original enrolment date? For further information, contact the Pensions Regulator.

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Training News from Members

Further training courses will be announced in due course.

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Contacts

For further information on the CITB above help and support for construction, please follow this link:

• CITB Site

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For further information on VQ assessment then please contact either the WTIF or CITB, Head Office at the CITB (0344 994 4400).

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For specific WTIF wall tie training courses, please contact us at the WTIF.

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Health and Safety: if you're on the move and want to get your construction phase plan sorted quickly, why not download CITB's free CDM Wizard App? Click the link below for more details:

• CDM Wizard App

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The Scottish Government Learning Directorate sponsor the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

More information on this here:

• Scottish Qualifications Authority