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From January 2026, CITB funding for Site Safety Plus (SSP) courses has moved to a new Employer Network benchmark funding model.
The key things employers need to know
Funding has not been removed — but how its applied has changed.
Instead of claiming a grant back after the course, CITB now contributes a fixed benchmark amount upfront, and your business pays the remaining balance at the point of booking.
This page explains:
From 8 January 2026, most short-duration training — including Site Safety Plus — is no longer funded through the traditional CITB Grants Scheme.
Instead:
This approach is designed to:
There is no reclaim process after the course — the funding benefit is reflected directly in the price you pay.
The following Site Safety Plus courses are eligible for Employer Network benchmark funding, subject to employer eligibility and funding availability.
2026 Site Safety Plus Benchmark Pricing – Our SSP Market Rates
| Course | Duration | Who it's for | Your EN funded Price (INC VAT) | Your EN funded Price (EX VAT) | Employer Network Benchmark Rate (INC VAT) | Full Course Price (INC VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRHS | 1 day | Directors, senior managers, business owners | £174 | £145 | £60 | £234 |
| SMSTS | 5 days | Site managers | £479 | £399.17 | £115 | £594 |
| SMSTS Refresher | 2 days | Existing SMSTS holders | £365 | £304.17 | £55 | £420 |
| SSSTS | 2 days | Site supervisors | £239 | £199.17 | £115 | £354 |
| SSSTS Refresher | 1 day | Existing SSSTS holders | £179 | £149.17 | £55 | £234 |
| TWC | 2 days | Those managing or coordinating temporary works | £359 | £299.17 | £115 | £474 |
| TWC-R | 1 day | Existing TWC certificate holders | £245 | £204.17 | £55 | £300 |
| TWS | 1 day | Those supervising or coordinating temporary works | £240 | £200 | £60 | £300 |
Prices shown are the employer contribution after Employer Network benchmark funding.
All courses below are eligible for benchmark funding via the CITB Employer Network, subject to employer eligibility and available funding.
Director’s Role for Health & Safety (DRHS – Site Safety Plus)
Duration: 1 day
Who it’s for: Directors, senior managers and business owners
2026 Course Dates
You pay: £145 + VAT per person
*Funding subject to Employer Network eligibility and availability
SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme
Duration: 5 days
Who it’s for: Site and project managers
2026 Course Dates
You pay: £399.17 + VAT per person
*Funding subject to Employer Network eligibility and availability
Duration: 2 days
Who it’s for: Managers renewing SMSTS certification
2026 Course Dates
Call 01623 287830 for dates for group bookings (5+ remote)
You pay: £304.17 + VAT per person
*Funding subject to Employer Network eligibility and availability
SSSTS – Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme
Duration: 2 days
Who it’s for: Site supervisors and those with supervisory responsibility
2026 Course Dates
You pay: £199.17 + VAT per person
*Funding subject to Employer Network eligibility and availability
Duration: 1 day
Who it’s for: Supervisors renewing SSSTS certification
2026 Course Dates
Call 01623 287830 for:
You pay: £149.17 + VAT per person
*Funding subject to Employer Network eligibility and availability
Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWCTC)
Duration: 2 days
Who it’s for: Appointed Temporary Works Co-ordinators
2026 Course Dates
Call 01623 287830 for groups of 10+ (remote or face-to-face)
You pay: £299.17 + VAT per person
*Funding subject to Employer Network eligibility and availability
Temporary Works Co-ordinator Refresher (TWCTC-R)
Duration: 1 day
2026 Course Dates
Call 01623 287830 for groups of 10+ (remote or face-to-face)
You pay: £204.17 + VAT per person
*Funding subject to Employer Network eligibility and availability
Temporary Works Supervisor (TWSTC)
Duration: 1 day
2026 Course Dates
Call 01623 287830 for groups of 10+ (remote or face-to-face)
You pay: £200 + VAT per person
*Funding subject to Employer Network eligibility and availability
Health & Safety Awareness (HSA – Site Safety Plus)
Duration: 1 day
Who it’s for: Operatives and those new to construction sites
2026 Course Dates
Call 01623 287830 for:
You pay: £90 + VAT per person
*Funding subject to Employer Network eligibility and availability
The benchmark funding is part of CITB’s updated Employer Network model starting January 2026. Eligible Site Safety Plus courses receive a set benchmark rate, with the remaining balance paid by your company. This approach helps employers clearly see training costs while still accessing essential health and safety qualifications.
The Health & Safety Awareness, Director’s Role for Health & Safety (DRHS), SSSTS and its refresher, SMSTS and its refresher, Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWCTC and TWCTC-R), and Temporary Works Supervisor (TWSTC) are eligible for the funding. First Aid and other non-SSP courses are not covered under this funding and most are funded under Employer Networks match funding.
CITB contributes the set benchmark rate for eligible courses. The remainder is payable by your company. Actual costs may vary depending on provider pricing and CITB confirmation. The indicative funding examples in the blog give a useful guide to expected contributions.
All course dates are listed in the relevant sections of this blog. For some courses, you can call 01623 287830 to check availability.
Yes. Your company must be eligible and enrolled in the CITB Employer Network to access the funding, Confirming eligibility before booking is strongly recommended to ensure funding applies.
Funding approval is subject to the Employer Network’s confirmation and available funds.
Yes. Refresher courses for SSSTS, SMSTS, and Temporary Works Co-ordinator are included under the benchmark funding model. Funding applies in the same way as for full courses.
It is best to plan early to secure course places. Confirm Employer Network eligibility, review the course dates, and contact us if you need help with funding or booking. Early planning ensures you maximise the 30% benchmark contribution and deliver training on time.