Policy Objectives
ConstructionSkills’ vision is to be the leadership organisation for the UK construction industry's skills and training needs.
Our mission is to ensure 'right skills, right place, right time' for the construction industry in order to achieve a fully skilled and professional UK construction industry, working safely and delivering value.
To achieve this we aim to use our increasing strategic influence as a Sector Skills Council (SSC) and our investment in skills and training solutions as an ITB, for the benefit of the industry. We will:
- Provide flexible and innovative solutions which meet industry needs
- Inspire and lead each other in the persuit of excellence
- Add value through the best use of resources
These key themes are supported by the CITB‑ConstructionSkills Levy & Grant Department's mission to encourage and incentivise training within the construction industry, funded through the collection of Levy, and to maintain industry support for a Levy & Grant system.
The range of grants available offers structured financial support to assist employers and enable them to invest in quality training (especially for new entrants), leading to a more competent workforce and enhanced competitiveness.
Our main objective is to promote systematic training related to business needs. CITB‑ConstructionSkills Grants are available to influence the quality of training undertaken - the aim is to avoid skills gaps without over-training. The quality of training and development is controlled by standards of skills and knowledge agreed with industry. The requirements of National Vocational Qualifications/Scottish Vocational Qualifications have been taken into account in determining our pattern of approved training.
CITB‑ConstructionSkills Grants are provided to maintain or improve the quantity and quality of training and development. They are intended to share the cost of training, especially in occupations where there is a high level of mobility.
CITB‑ConstructionSkills grant rates have been set to reflect the urgency and importance of the training need. CITB‑ConstructionSkills Grants are not intended to cover the full cost of training and development.
We aim to pay grants when the training is completed. Employers should submit their grant claims, as described in this document, as soon as possible after the completion of training and development and no later than the deadline specified for each grant.
ConstructionSkills is committed to equal opportunities in its services to clients including employers, employees and trainees. Our aim is to ensure that no client shall receive less favourable treatment than any other on the grounds of sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, marital status, sexuality, political belief, disability or irrelevant offending background. Furthermore, no client will be disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified.