CITB is the construction industry training board, and part of its goal is to ensure that people in the construction industry get the training they need so that they are skilled and able to carry out their work in a professional and safe manner.
The construction industry in the UK is the second largest industry, along with manufacturing. Hence, workers in this industry are crucial to the economy, and this is one of the reasons why it is also vital that they are trained and competent in their skills and why CITB courses are so important.
CITB works with employers, businesses, training providers, construction workers, and many others to gather relevant labour market intelligence and identify current skills gaps in the industry. Where the gaps are identified, CITB then develops training standards for the subjects to plug these gaps.
For example, huge gaps have been identified in painting & decorating and plastering. Not only are there not enough people in these trades but there are also not enough skilled people. To tackle this, CITB has developed standards in areas like airless spraying, airless plastering, wallpapering, and Venetian plastering, among others. These standards enable training providers to offer the relevant courses needed to bridge the skills gap.
If a training provider becomes an approved CITB training provider, then they can deliver the relevant courses as long as they align with the CITB standards. Employers can then get funding from CITB to pay for these courses through the skills and training fund. Although it may seem like a minefield, it is straightforward to register and access CITB courses; plus, we help as much as we can to guide you through the process from registration to application and then completion of your training and closing your funding project down.
By choosing a CITB-approved training provider, such as PaintTech Training Academy, you can access funding through CITB’s Skills and Training Fund to cover the costs of your courses. Whether you’re training yourself or your staff, PaintTech can guide you through the funding application process, ensuring you get the most out of the available support.
This funding is available through the skills and training fund. You can apply for funding every year, which means this is not just a short-term solution to get a few courses paid now; it’s a long-term support function that will support you year after year so you can build training plans for you and your staff, your subcontractors and your business.
You can change your training plans to reflect this as your business grows or changes. For any new growth areas where you need training that you had yet to plan for previously, you can change your funding requirements to assist with this as well.
At PaintTech Training Academy, we offer a wide range of CITB-approved courses, including:
Apply paint using airless spray equipment (Intensive airless spraying)
Fitted furniture renovation (kitchen & furniture spraying)
Apply paint using HVLP equipment
Advanced applying printed murals
Hanging non-standard width wallcoverings (wide vinyl)
Hang specialised papers (Lincrusta etc)
Hang wallcoverings to complex surfaces
Estimating for painting & decorating (commercial & domestic)
Gilding by loose leaf & transfer
Introduction to marbling techniques
Project management introduction
Project management intermediate
Applying Venetian polished plaster
Worktop & counter refurbishment
We also have spray granite for interior surfaces, HawkLabs Stoneflecks™ and offer business development and mentoring programs, which may qualify for CITB funding, depending on your circumstances.
In addition to the CITB courses that we offer, it is worth having a look at CITB’s National Construction College, as there are a range of courses available directly with CITB such as Health & Safety, apprenticeships, plant training, scaffolding training and many more to find out more about the NCC you can check out their website www.citb.co.uk/national-construction-college
CITB courses are important because they ensure you receive high-quality, standardised training from an approved provider. This means you can trust that the course content has been verified and quality-checked, and you’ll gain the skills needed to succeed in the construction industry.
To summarise, if you are looking to do some training and want peace of mind that you will get quality training following an approved industry training standard, then we suggest you check out the available CITB courses. If you’re in the painting, decorating, or plastering trades, PaintTech Training Academy offers everything you need. From helping you secure funding to delivering top-notch training, we’ve got you covered for the long game.
Call: 0800 246 1167 and speak to Keith who is our Guru on CITB Funding
Email: courses@PaintTechTrainingAcademy.co.uk and speak to Tracey who is the Oracle of all things CITB.
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