Duration: Half day
Location: Delivered on-site nationwide
Dates: Call 01623 287830
Minimum numbers: 1+ (charged at a day rate)
Maximum numbers: 15 classroom
Cost: Day rate - £945 + VAT
Price subject to confirmation*
*Final price may vary depending on location.
Accreditation: CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification
Certificate Validity: 3 years
CITB Short Course Grant Code: GET2820 - Grant Tier 1: £60 per person (Lifetime, non-grant renewal)
Ken Wood & Sons Construction have been utilising the services provided by Workforce Skill Support for a number of years now. Their expertise and understanding of the Construction Industries Training requirements and associated advice is invaluable. Every request is dealt with professionally and efficiently whilst understanding our needs and working within budgets. We would highly recommend using Workforce Skills Support for all your training needs.
Trusted by 1,000+ CITB levy-registered firms
Net Cost to You
£283.50 + VAT
Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies
Funding Route
Employer Networks (70% funded)
Net Cost to You
Large Group
(15 people)
Medium Group
(12 people)
Small Group
(5 people)
Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies
Funding Route
Short Qualification Grant (£60 per person)
Net Cost to You
£945 + VAT
Who It's For
Not CITB Levy Registered Companies
Funding Route
No CITB Grant Available
Please note:
This course is available exclusively for groups and can be delivered:
In-house classroom delivery – We come to your site
This is a private, closed session for your team only. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.
Maximum numbers: 15 classroom
We come to you
This course is delivered in person at your chosen location, exclusively for your team.
What to expect:
The Respiratory Protective Equipment training course is a mixture of a classroom-based course, demonstrations and practical use and maintenance of PPE systems common in your industry.
Delegates should bring their own PPE and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) to the training course they are expected to wear in the workplace, including: Hard Hats, gloves, Safety Glasses, Goggles, hi-vis vests, RPE, Ear Protection, etc.
Absolutely. We offer nationwide in-house delivery for group bookings and can even help arrange a local venue if needed. Travel costs may apply depending on location.
This is a short, tutor-led session typically lasting half a working day (approx. 3 hours).
The maximum number of delegates for the Respiratory Protective Equipment Training (RPE) course is 15 face-to-face.
Yes, Workforce Skills Support is a CITB-approved training organisation (ATO), and the course is delivered in accordance with the CITB Standards.
The purpose of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) training is to provide candidates with an understanding of the law regarding the use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) as a chosen control regime, the types of RPE available, the knowledge to select appropriate RPE for particular construction hazards and suitability for the wearer, and how to use and maintain the RPE in order to prevent or adequately control the effects of respiratory hazards on a construction site. This does not cover fit-test competence.
The Respiratory Protective Equipment Training (RPE) course is designed for people who may be required to select, use, or maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) as part of workplace activities or who need familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations and practical application of skills in the use of PPE and RPE.
Candidates whose first language is not English are welcome to attend. However, all courses are conducted, assessed/marked and certificated in English.
To successfully complete the course, candidates must have a sufficient level of English to:
For candidates whose first language is not English, the use of a bilingual dictionary in book form (not electronic or translator devices) is permitted during assessment.
Yes – it’s eligible for CITB grant support, and we can help you access Employer Networks funding.
We’ll guide you through the whole process — from funding application (if required) to submitting the achievement grant claim after course completion.
Yes, but the company must be up to date with their levy and can claim the relevant entitlement for each delegate in attendance on the course who successfully achieves all requirements.
Yes, there are no requirements to be a part of the CITB Levy Scheme to be eligible to undertake this course, and it will still be delivered to the same standards.
Yes – all attendees will receive a CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification upon successful completion of the course.
The certificate expiry is 3 years.
(Includes up to 15 delegates – enquire for details)
✅ Delivered at your premises
✅ 70% funded via CITB Employer Network
Larger Groups of 12+ – Using CITB Short Course Grant
Limited availability – book now to secure your training date!
*Price based on CITB Employer Network funding. T&Cs apply.
Check availability & pricing. Call us on 01623 287830.