You can apply for grant for the achievement of short courses which last from 3 hours to 29 days and are focused on teaching core construction skills.
Grant rates for these courses are based on several factors such as duration, intensity, and practical content. Refresher training is payable at half the value of the full course grant.
Full information on grant rates, the rules for this grant, how to apply and which courses are covered can be found on the CITB Short courses page.
| Grant Tier | Achievement date before 1 April 2023 |
Achievement date after 1 April 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Tier 1 | £30 | £60 |
| Grant Tier 1 Refresher | £15 | £30 |
| Grant Tier 2 | £70 | £140 |
| Grant Tier 2 Refresher | £35 | £70 |
| Grant Tier 3 | £120 | £240 |
| Grant Tier 3 Refresher | £60 | £120 |
You can apply for £600 for the achievement of qualifications at Level 2 and above that take less than a year to complete. These include NVQs, Diplomas and the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health. You can also claim £300 for further unit achievements for Level 2 qualifications.
The grant rates vary depending on which qualification has been achieved. Full information on the rules for this grant, how to apply and which qualifications are covered can be found on the CITB Short Qualifications page.
