They have two primary objectives:
Simplify Access:
Make it easy for you to obtain training and funding without the need for excessive paperwork.
Inform the CITB:
Bring together local employers to tell CITB about training needs and advise on funding allocation to meet immediate and future skill shortages in their region.
Employer Networks have been successfully piloted since July 2022, with over 1,000 firms benefiting from improved training accessibility. CITB plans to expand its coverage across the United Kingdom by 2024.
"I’m really excited about Employer Networks; this is about putting employers in the driving seat to identify and address their skills challenges and how best CITB can align our funding and resources to support their skills needs. I would encourage employers in the network areas to get involved and use their voice to shape training provision."
Tim Balcon, CITB Chief ExecutiveSimplified Access to Training and Funding
Navigating the complexities of training and funding can be daunting. However, 86% of employers using this network have found the process much simpler. By joining, you can streamline your access to vital resources and focus on what you do best—building and developing.
Comprehensive Training Options
As part of the network, you can access a wide range of qualifications and courses tailored to your needs.
Financial Benefits
Joining the network not only simplifies training access but also avoids the larger outlay of funds to commence training that some of the other funding and grant schemes require.
To qualify for CITB Employer Network Construction Training Funding, your business must:
How to Apply
Sector-specific groups have national coverage and currently include:
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
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Fitted Interiors - Kitchen Fitter, Bathroom fitter, Educational furniture fitter, furniture installer, commercial kitchen equipment fitter | Certificate | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
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Floorcovering Occupations - Carpets, floor tiles, laminates, timber flooring Carpets, Floor tiles, Laminates, Timber flooring | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
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Formwork - Carpenter | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Formwork - Erector and Striker | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Formwork | Diploma | 3 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Occupational Health and Safety | Certificate | 3 |
Occupational Health and Safety | Diploma | 6 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
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Heritage Skills (Construction) – Wood Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
Heritage Skills (Construction) – Roof Slating & Tiling Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
Heritage Skills (Construction) – Fully Supported Lead & Hard Metal Roofing and Cladding | Diploma | 3 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
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Highways Maintenance – Structural Concreting | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
Highways Maintenance – Non-Structural Concreting | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
Highways Maintenance – Laying Kerbs and Channels | Diploma - Pathway 7 | 2 |
Highways Maintenance – General Building Operations | Diploma - Pathway 8 | 2 |
Construction Site Management - Highways and Maintenance Repair | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 6 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
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Interior Systems - Ceiling Fixing | Certificate - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Dry Lining Finishing | Certificate - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Dry Lining Boarder | Certificate - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Cavity Barrier Installation | Certificate - Pathway 4 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Modular Demountable Partitioning | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Operable Partition Systems | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Glass Partition/Internal Screen Systems | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Dry Lining Fixing | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Access Flooring | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Acoustic Floor Installation | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
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Stonemasonry - Banker Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 3 |
Stonemasonry - Memorial Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 3 |
Stonemasonry - Banker Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - External Stone Fixing | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - Internal Stone Fixing | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - Memorial Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - Stone Cutting | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - Stone Cladding | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - Heritage Mason | Diploma - Pathway 7 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
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Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) | Diploma | 3 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
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Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating (Wallpaper or Vinyls) | Diploma | 3 |
Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations - Painter | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations - Industrial Painter | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations - Heritage Painter | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
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Associated Industrial Services Occupations - Passive Fire Protection (Construction) | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Piling Operations - Piling Rig Operator | Diploma | 2 |
Piling Operations - Piling Operative | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Testing, Inspecting and thorough Examination Occupations (Construction) | Diploma | 3 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Plastering - Solid | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 3 |
Plastering - Fibrous | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 3 |
Plastering - Solid | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Plastering - Fibrous | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Plastering - Heritage Plastering – Solid | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Plastering - Heritage Plastering – Fibrous | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Post Tensioning Operations - Unbonded | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Post Tensioning Operations - Bonded | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Removal of Hazardous Waste - Licensed Asbestos | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Removal of Hazardous Waste - Hazardous Waste | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 3 |
Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater and Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 3 |
Roofing Occupations - Roof Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 3 |
Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater and Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Roof Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Metal Roofer | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Thatching | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Solar Collector Roofer – Access | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Solar Collector Roofer – Protection/Handover | Diploma - Pathway 7 | 2 |
Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems - Reinforced Bitumen Membrane Roofing | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems - Single Ply Membrane Roofing | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems - Liquid Applied Membrane Roofing Systems | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Senior Site Inspection | Diploma | 6 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Site Logistics Operations (Construction) | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Steel Erecting | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Steelfixing Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
Steelfixing Occupations | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Sub - Structure Work Occupations | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Trowel Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
Trowel Occupations | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Layer - Self Lay | Certificate - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Layer - Self Lay | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Layer - Distribution | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Layer - Distribution | Certificate - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Network Construction Operations (Water) | Diploma | 3 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Associated Industrial Services Occupations - Water Jetting | Certificate - Pathway 1 | 2 |
CITB is rolling out all Employer Networks throughout the coming months, and by December 2024, CITB will have full GB coverage. Keep checking back to see if they are live in your area, or speak to your adviser about when your EN is due to launch. In the meantime, you can continue accessing grants and other funding support.
Health and Safety Training: Ensure your team is up-to-date with the latest health and safety regulations and practices.
Technical Skills Training: Enhance the technical skills of your workforce with specialised courses in areas such as carpentry, bricklaying, and site management.
As part of the network, you can access a wide range of qualifications and courses tailored to your needs.
We offer a range of support to help you make the most of the funding opportunities available. Get in touch with us to access guidance and expert advice on choosing the right training courses and navigating the application process.