CITB NVQ Grants
Everything you need to know about the CITB levy and
accessing CITB grants for construction NVQ achievement.
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Being able to access CITB grants could be a huge help for your construction business. However, you need to pay a CITB levy to benefit from the CITB grants system.
CITB grants could help you upskill your workers and develop the skills to take on more projects, grow your business, and earn more.
If you enrol your workers onto a construction NVQ, you could receive money back on that investment – allowing you to receive funding for growing your business. Many of the learners and employers that we work with benefit from CITB grants.
CITB grants could make a huge difference to your business. Here are all the frequently asked questions we get about the CITB grants system, how you can access it, and where it can take your business or career.
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What is the
CITB levy?
CITB grants could help you upskill your workers and develop the skills to take on more projects, grow your business, and earn more.
If you enrol your workers onto a construction NVQ, you could receive money back on that investment – allowing you to receive funding for growing your business. Many of the learners and employers that we work with benefit from CITB grants.
CITB grants could make a huge difference to your business. Here are all the frequently asked questions we get about the CITB grants system, how you can access it, and where it can take your business or career.
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Small Business
Small businesses are exempt or eligible for reduced rates. If your total wage bill is less than £120’000, you pay nothing. Between £120’000 and £400’000, you’ll receive a 50% reduction.
Large Employers?
If you’re an employer and most of your work is done within the construction industry, you’re obliged to join the levy scheme. The amount you need to contribute depends on the size of your total wage bill.
Sole Trader?
It’s a compulsory contribution made by employers that helps support a skilled workforce in the construction industry. The levy is collected by the CITB and used to promote training and development standards.
Levy contributions are redistributed via the CITB grants scheme. CITB grants are paid to levy-registered employers for training their workforce and supporting workers with qualifications.
CITB grants are paid out on a range of training schemes and qualifications including apprenticeships, NVQs and short courses. The more active you are in training your employees, the more benefit you’ll gain from the CITB grants scheme.
What is the CITB grants scheme?
How do I contact the CITB?
Every region in England, Wales and Scotland has its own designated CITB adviser. If you’re already signed up to the levy, you can contact your regional adviser for help and support. You can also reach the CITB through the contact details below.
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Frequently Asked QUESTIONS
Common queries about the CITB Levy and Grant system
What is the CITB levy?
It’s a compulsory contribution made by employers that helps support a skilled workforce in the construction industry. The levy is collected by the CITB and used to promote training and development, standards and qualifications and careers. Levy contributions also play an important role in tackling skills shortages within construction. If you want to access the CITB grant, you will need to have paid the CITB levy.
Do I have to pay it? How much is it?
It’s a compulsory contribution made by employers that helps support a skilled workforce in the construction industry. The levy is collected by the CITB and used to promote training and development, standards and qualifications and careers. Levy contributions also play an important role in tackling skills shortages within construction. If you want to access the CITB grant, you will need to have paid the CITB levy.
What is the CITB grants scheme?
It’s a compulsory contribution made by employers that helps support a skilled workforce in the construction industry. The levy is collected by the CITB and used to promote training and development, standards and qualifications and careers. Levy contributions also play an important role in tackling skills shortages within construction. If you want to access the CITB grant, you will need to have paid the CITB levy.
How do I know if I’m eligible for CITB grants?
It’s a compulsory contribution made by employers that helps support a skilled workforce in the construction industry. The levy is collected by the CITB and used to promote training and development, standards and qualifications and careers. Levy contributions also play an important role in tackling skills shortages within construction. If you want to access the CITB grant, you will need to have paid the CITB levy.
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