What is the CITB and what does it stand for?

CITB stands for the ‘Construction Industry Training Board’. The Construction Industry Training Board is the training organisation for the UK construction industry. It was established in 1964 and has been one of several training boards that cover UK industries. This organisation works together with construction companies in order to improve skills, increase the competitive edge and respond to the many challenges that employers face. Last year over 3,500 people gained construction apprenticeships via CITB. As the person in charge of a construction project you need to make sure that your employees and sub-contractors are properly trained so that they can work safely, stay motivated and as a result a reduced risk of accident or injury. CITB courses are designed to help those in the construction industry improve their bottom line, as well as stay compliant and avoid litigation. Being on a construction site means that workers are vulnerable to a lot of risks and hazards, including falls, heavy objects, electrocution, hearing damage, chemicals and much more.

Is the CITB test the same as CSCS?

Because of the relationship between the CSCS and CITB training bodies, CSCS cards are often referred to as CITB cards, these are the same thing. To attain any CSCS card, you must have completed the CITB Health, Safety & Environment test within the past two years.

How do I choose the right CITB course?

In order to choose the right CITB course for your needs, you will need to ask yourself the following 10 questions: Is the CITB course offered in the classroom, in a training facility or online? How does this suit the needs of my supervisors and employees? How many days does the course last? Once the qualification is achieved, how long does it last? Does a refresher course need to be taken within a certain number of years? What are the prerequisites for the course? Do all employees have the appropriate prerequisites? What position is the course designed for? For example, is it for employees or is it for supervisors who are in charge of health and safety for a number of people? Are the specific health and safety aspects covered in the course specific to your particular industry and the hazards that your workers face? Is the course offered by a high-quality training company and officially certified by the Construction Industry Training Board?

What other construction qualifications are available?

We offer access to a range of Construction NVQ qualifications from level 2 to level 7. Construction NVQ courses are completed while on the job, and thus your employer won’t need to work around your absence. Moreover, you’ll be able to continue to earn as you progress.

CITB Courses: SSSTS, SMSTS, SEATS, DRHS, TWC, TWC (SSP)

CITB Courses Online & In Person Training (Classroom)

CITB, the Construction Industry Training Board, is the Sector Skills Council and leading provider of construction skills in Great Britain. CITB courses for construction health and safety represent the industry standard and are must-have training and qualifications for anyone who is working within the construction industry.

What is Site Safety Plus (SSP)?

Site Safety Plus is a comprehensive suite of construction courses for people in building, civil engineering and allied industries.

CITB Site Safety Plus Courses

The CITB Site Safety Plus (SSP) course offerings include everything you need to know about safely working on-site. The courses are designed to give everyone from operative to senior manager the skills they need to progress through the construction industry. Site Safety Plus courses are important in the construction industry because they provide the necessary skills to maintain a safe workforce. With the proper training, construction workers will be able to identify potential hazards on site and take the necessary precautions to prevent accidents from happening.

CITB Courses are Delivered in Multiple Formats

Site Safety Plus courses are delivered by skilled and experienced instructors in-person in a classroom or online (instructor-led) using video conferencing software such as Zoom, MS Teams or Skype. Site Safety Plus qualifications will not only ensure that your workers are using the appropriate safety practices, but they will also enhance performance and improve professionalism and competitive edge.

Choose a CITB Health and Safety Course

Labourer Courses

CITB Health and Safety Awareness

The Health and Safety Awareness course is a one-day awareness course which covers topics such as health and safety law, responsibilities, accident prevention, risks and control measures.

Site Supervisors

The SSSTS course is a two-day Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme which covers topics such as the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA), regulations, approved code of practice (ACOP), H&S legal system, construction accidents and risk assessments. The training course is designed for first line managers looking to continue or take on a supervisory role within the construction industry.

Site Managers

The SMSTS course is a five-day Site Management Safety Training Scheme which covers topics such as legal responsibilities, health and safety hazards on site, managing site inductions and risk assessments.

Temporary Works

Temporary Works training courses assist individuals working on-site who have responsibility for managing temporary works or are involved with temporary works. Training provides a broad understanding of industry best practice, including good safety risk management and gives confidence to supervisors, managers and those who engage with contractors, to reach an assessed standard of knowledge.

Directors/Senior Level

CITB Directors Role for Health & Safety

The Directors Role for Health and Safety training focuses on helping candidates recognise the implications that come with failing to meet the health and safety laws be they financial, economic or human. The course gives attendees a wealth of knowledge that can be used at senior management level within the construction industry.

Leadership & Management Practice in Construction (CITB Assured)

The purpose of this CITB Leadership & Management Practice in Construction course is to develop knowledge and understanding of using leadership and management skills to ensure safety and quality requirements and appropriate standards of behaviour are met, when achieving project and work plans, as required by a practising or potential Team Leader or Site Supervisor.

Environmental Awareness

CITB SEATS – Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme

The SEATS training course is designed to teach individuals and organisations about the benefits of good environmental management as well as demonstrating the process of how workers can take steps to improve their effect on the environment.

Prevent Accidents & Injuries on Site with CITB Courses

Accidents and injuries on site due to poor health and safety management can be costly. You will need to pay for the replacement and repair of the damaged equipment, as well as suffer the downtime while it is not operating. Also, you might need to pay a fine for breaching construction health and safety regulations as well as covering the medical costs of your employees if they make a claim. Ensuring that all of your employees have the right construction health and safety training by attending accredited CITB courses can be costly, but in the long run it is much better to make sure that all of your employees have the right training and qualifications to do their job safely.

Improve Construction Health and Safety & Performance on Site

It is important to make sure that all site managers, site supervisors and labourers who are working on a construction site are properly trained for the work that they are carrying out. When employees have the correct training for their job, this will improve their confidence and morale. They will have the confidence to carry out the job safely and successfully and they will also know that you value their contribution and well-being, because you have invested in their training.

CITB Courses & Site Safety Plus (SSP) Training Online & In-person