CITB SKILLS &
TRAINING FUND
CITB SKILLS &
TRAINING FUND
The CITB Skills and Training Fund is an industry funded incentive aimed at smaller construction or construction-related contractors with less than 251 PAYE staff to support them in the training and up-skilling of their staff. Employers can apply twice in any 12 month period, but can only have 1 live project at a time. Construction training isn’t just a matter of compliance, it’s a matter of safety and it’s in the interest of all key stakeholders within the industry. Safeteam can support you in the application process and any funds allocated by the CITB must be used towards courses detailed within CITB grant scheme be it NPORS or CPCS plant training, CPCS testing, construction NVQ’s or even short duration courses like PASMA or IPAF.
How To Apply
To download the application form, along with guidance and details on how to apply, please find further information on the CITB website:
https://www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/grants-funding/skills-and-training-fund/
What Is the CITB Skills & Training Fund?
CITB Skills and Training is intended for smaller construction companies with 250 or less PAYE staff, to provide assistance with developing the skillset of their workforce, this ultimately will not only increase the safety of UK sites but can aid contractors in remaining compliant and even secure more work.
How Can Safeteam Support You?
Safeteam can provide training and grant cost breakdowns for you to include in your application or even submit the application on your behalf with a little understanding as to any gaps you may have, or training required for future contracts or recruitment drives.
How Much Funding Am I Entitled To?
CITB Levy registered companies with no more than 250 PAYE staff can apply for funding twice in 12 months but can only have 1 live funding project at a time, as soon as the training has been evidenced employers can then apply for a second round of funding. These funds support the delivery of skills and training interventions.
The amount of funding you can apply for depends on the number of PAYE staff in the business, see a breakdown below:
Small and micro-sized businesses;
Employers with CIS only (no PAYE) can receive up to £2,500.00
01 – 49 PAYE staff can receive up to £5,000.00
50 – 74 PAYE staff can receive up to £7,500.00
75 – 99 PAYE staff can receive up to £10,000.00
Medium-sized businesses;
100 – 149 PAYE staff can receive up to £15,000.00
150 – 199 PAYE staff can receive up to £20,000.00
200 – 250 PAYE staff can receive up to £25,000.00
For further information please call one of our advisors on 0344 216 3020 or email hello@safeteam-group.co.uk