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CITB Short Qualification Grant

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Below you’ll find key information about the CITB Short Qualification Grant and how it applies to your qualification.
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What is the CITB Short Qualification Grant?

The CITB Short Qualification Grant is paid on achievement of approved construction qualifications that are typically completed in less than 12 months. The purpose of the grant is to support employers in developing core construction skills across their workforce — helping to ensure individuals are competent, qualified and able to meet industry standards. Grants are paid directly to eligible CITB-registered employers, subject to CITB’s Grants Scheme rules and approval criteria.

To apply for a CITB grant, you need to be a CITB levy-registered business, and you have to meet their general Grants Scheme terms and conditions.

An employer can apply for grants in respect of construction industry-related training undertaken by:

  • Directly employed staff (including apprentices) on the payroll
  • Sub-contractors (both net and gross-paid)
  • Sole traders and partnerships
  • You can't claim a short qualification grant for apprentices where an attendance grant is being claimed if it is included in the apprenticeship standard

CITB pay grant for short qualifications at the following rates, determined by the duration, complexity and sometimes other industry factors.

  • Standard rate = £600
  • Specific Rainscreen Cladding qualifications = £1000
  • Level 2 Plant Operations VQ - Additional units = £300
  • Awards - Level 2 or higher = £240

If you're a CITB-registered employer and up to date with your Levy Returns, you may be eligible to claim a CITB Short Qualification Grant for approved qualifications.

The good news?

For any eligible NVQ or Level 2 Award completed with us, we can manage the grant claim on your behalf — with your written permission.

This means:

  • ✅ No separate application process for you

  • ✅ We submit the claim directly to CITB

  • ✅ The grant is paid straight to your business by CITB (subject to CITB approval and grant scheme rules)

 

Which Qualifications are covered by the CITB Short qualification grant?

A wide range of core construction NVQs are approved for CITB Short Qualification Grant funding, typically from Level 2 through to Level 7, subject to CITB’s current grant scheme rules.

To claim the grant, you must:

  • Be a CITB-registered employer

  • Be up to date with your Levy Returns

  • Meet CITB’s general Grants Scheme terms and any specific requirements for the qualification

Grant approval is at CITB’s discretion and subject to their published criteria at the time of claim.

If you’d like to check whether a specific NVQ or Level 2 Award qualifies, contact our team and we’ll confirm eligibility before enrolment contact us.

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