FUNDED
There are 2 types of funding currently available in Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire
CITB Skills & Training Fund
How Much Can You Apply For
- Employers with CIS only (no PAYE) can receive up to £2500
- Employers with 1 to 49 directly employed staff can receive up to £5000.
- Employers with 50 to 74 directly employed staff can receive up to £7500.
- Employers with 75 to 99 directly employed staff can receive up to £10000.
How often can you apply?
You can apply for funding once every 12 months
Adele will help you write a S&T Application and manage it for you from start to completion. The booking process remains the same.
Click here for more information directly from the CITB Website:
INFORMATION: NVQ’S can only be applied for through the Skills & Training Fund, NOT through the Employer Network
Employer Network Pilot
The Employer Network Pilot is a new CITB initiative, trialling an alternative method of funding training in Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
What are the benefits of joining?
- employers decide how funds are used and on what
- employers decide how much of the funds contribute towards each training need
- this is an opportunity to be part of a new employer led approach to providing funding for training and skills delivery locally
- employers will no longer need to claim for training using the CITB grant scheme.
A flexible approach
Employer Networks are testing a more flexible funding approach than is available through current CITB funding routes.
- training isn’t limited to a prescriptive list or restricted to a certain amount of financial support, as it is with the short duration grant scheme
- training doesn’t need to be agreed up front, as it has to be with the Skills & Training fund
- Employer Networks are able to respond more quickly to changing local skill needs.
Want to know more?
That’s easy, just get in touch with Judi Minty Judi.minty@citb.co.uk 07843 218023
More information about the Employer Networks, including the areas covered can also be found on website
CITB Skills & Training Funding Applications
AFC Members have access to discounted training through approved and vetted providers. We will help you with your training plans including any NVQ’s and will advise and support you with grants and any funding applications needed.
Please contact Adele on 07736 521419
to help get your application in and manage the project from start to finish.
To Qualify for Funded or Discounted Training
- You must be a CITB Levy Registered and your levy returns must be up to date
- Be a member of the AFC Training Group
AFC Members Price list
These prices are for members who are part of our Skills and Training Fund applications. Please check with Adele to ensure and clarify if you qualify for these prices.
Construction Training available to our members
Booking form – Click here
Booking process – Click here
2024 Course Calendar – Click here
Membership Form – Click here
How to Book
1 If not already, become a member of AfC. (See our membership section for details). Also be aware your membership must be up to date.
2 Select the course and the date you would like to book from our Google Calendar or advertised course list. If unsure call Adele on 07736 521419
3 Complete and return the AfC Booking form to both your chosen provider & to: admin@afc-tg.org
4 Once you have received and confirmed your Booking from your chosen Training Provider, they will issue you with joining Instructions, these must be given to the delegate who will be attending the course.
5 You will only ever be invoiced by AFC not the Training Provider. Once the course is completed you will have 7 days to make full payment, failure to do so will put your membership on hold and no other bookings can be made until the balance has been paid in full. Certificates will only be issued once payment has been received.
How We support our Members
We will offer advice on which courses you need and also offer additional support for Apprenticeships and NVQ’s.
We only arrange training through our approved network of providers based mainly in the East Midlands, but specialist course are offered nationwide.
Courses are run daily offering you the flexibility to train your staff at a time that suits your workload/schedule.
Our Members will receive discounts from the list price of the courses
advertised. Prices will vary from provider to provider – Please see our Members Price List.
All courses are run regularly some daily, weekly, or monthly dependant on the course type and the provider.
IMPORTANT:
Should nominated individuals not attend the course or not give sufficient notice of nonattendance (normally 14 days), their employer will be charged the full cost of the course.
Please contact Adele on 07736 521419 to help get your application in and manage the project from start to finish
NVQ’S & Grants upon Achievement
How much is it?
The standard rate for full short qualifications is £600. There are a number of specific qualifications which attract different rates, as listed in the table below.
| Qualification | Achieved before 01 April 2023 | Achieved on or after 01 April 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate short qualifications | £600 | £600 |
| Specific Management qualifications | £600 | £1500 |
| Specific Supervision qualifications | £600 | £1250 |
| Specific Rainscreen Cladding qualifications | £1000 | £1000 |
| Level 2 Plant Operations VQ – Additional unit | £300 | £300 |
Supervision
• Level 3/SCQF Level 6 in Built Environment Design
• Level 3/SCQF Level 6 in Construction Contracting Operations – [any subcategory]
• Level 3/SCQF Level 6 in Site Inspection
• Level 3 in Surveying, Property and Maintenance
• Level 4/SCQF Level 7 in Construction Site Supervision
Management
• Level 6/SCQF Level 10 in Construction Site Management
• Level 6/SCQF Level 9 in Built Environment Design Management
• Level 6/SCQF Level 9 in Construction Contracting Operations Management – [any subcategory]
• Level 6 in Senior Site Inspection
• Level 7/SCQF Level 11 in Construction Senior Management
NVQ's
- L2 Removal of Hazardous Waste – Licensed Asbestos
- L2 Removal of Hazardous Waste – Hazardous Waste
- L2 Associated Industrial Services Occupations – Passive Fire Protection (Construction)
- L2 Associated Industrial Services Occupations – Damage Repair and Resurfacing
- L2 Cladding Occupations (Construction)(QCF)
- L2 Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services – Highways Maintenance (Construction) (QCF
- L2 Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services Construction Operations (Construction) (QCF)
- L2 Controlling Lifting Operations – Slinger/Signaller (Construction)(QCF)
- L2 Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
- L2 Demolition (Construction)
- L2 Directional Drilling (Construction)
- L2 Driving Goods Vehicles (QCF)
- L2 Diploma Erection of Precast Concrete (Construction)
- L2 Certificate Erection of Precast Concrete (Construction)
- L2 External Rendering
- L2 Fitted Interiors (Construction)
- L2 Formwork (Construction)(QCF)
- L2 Innovative/Modern Methods of Construction (Construction)(QCF)
- L2 NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building
Treatments - L2 certificate Interior Systems (Construction
- L2 Diploma- Interior Systems (Construction)
- L2 Plant Maintenance (Construction) (QCF)
- L2 Plant Operations (Construction)
- L2 Plant Operations (Construction)
- L2 Plastering (Construction)
- L2 Roadbuilding Maintenance – Road Sweeper
- L2 Roofing Occupations (Construction)(QCF)
- L2 Specialist Concrete Operations (Construction) (QCF)
- L2 Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction)
- L2 Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction)
- L2 Steel Erector
- L2 Steelfixing Occupations (Construction)(QCF)
- L2 Trowel Occupations (Construction)(QCF)
- L2 Certificae in Utility Avoidance
- L2 Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems (Construction)
- L2 Wood Occupations (Construction)(QCF)
- L3 Construction Contracting Operations
- L3 Demoltion – Supervisor, Chargehand and Topman
- L3 Formwork (Construction)
- L3 Occupational Health and Safety
- L3 Occupational Work Supervision (Construction)
- L3 Plant Maintenance (Construction)
- L3 Roofing Occupations
- L3 Trowel Occupations (Construction)
- L3 Decorative Occupations (Construction)
- L3 Wood Occupations (Construction)(QCF)
- L4 Construction Site Supervision (Construction)
- L4 Controlling Lifting Operations – Supervising Lifts (Construction)
- L5 Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts (Construction)
Transition from L5 Occupational Health and Safety to L6 - L6 Occupational Health and Safety
- L6 Construction Contracting Operations Management
- L6 Construction Site Management (Construction)
- L6 Construction Contracting Operations Management
- L7 Construction Senior Management
- Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Senior Site Inspection
For more information on NVQs Contact Adele on 07736 521419 email adele@afc-tg.org
Types of CSCS Card
For more information on types of CSCS card go to Types of CSCS cards | Official CSCS Website
Labourer
The Labourer card is for those carrying out labouring duties on site. Do not apply for this card if you work in a skilled occupation. Applicants must have achieved a Level 1 Award or approved alternative.
Apprentice
The Apprentice card is for those registered on a recognised construction apprenticeship and is issued free of charge.
Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
This temporary card is available specifically to Supervisors, Managers and Technical Workers with on-the-job experience. Applicants must be registered for an industry approved construction related supervisory, management or technical qualification.
Experienced Worker
This temporary card is available specifically for trade related site workers with on the job experience registered to a complete an industry approved Construction Related trade qualification.
Trainee Card
The Trainee card is for trainees with less than 1 years experience registered to complete an industry approved construction related qualification.
Industry Placement Card
This temporary card is for those undergoing a construction-related qualification or training programme requiring the completion of a minimum 30 day work placement, such as T-Levels or Trainee Skills Development Programmes.
Blue Skilled Worker
The Blue Skilled Worker card is for those who have achieved a construction related NVQ or SVQ level 2, an apprenticeship (such as an Employer sponsored apprenticeship, a City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate or a CSCS Approved Trailblazer) or other industry approved qualification.
Gold Skilled Worker
The Gold Skilled Worker cards is for those who have achieved a Construction Related NVQ or SVQ level 3, an apprenticeship (such as an Employer sponsored apprenticeship, a City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate or a CSCS Approved Trailblazer) or other industry approved qualification.
Supervisory
The Supervisory card is available for supervisor and technical occupations where an industry approved construction related supervisory or technical qualification has been achieved.
Manager
The Manager card is available for managerial and technical occupations where an industry approved construction related managerial or technical qualification has been achieved.
Academically Qualified Person
The AQP card is for those who have completed certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas.
Professionally Qualified Person
The PQP card is available to competence-assessed members of CSCS-approved professional bodies.
Online Card Checker
Card queries
For queries relating to lost cards, new card applications, progressing existing applications or for general information relating to the card schemes, please contact the card scheme owners using the details below:
Validating cards using the Construction Training Register or Online Card Checker
Data should automatically upload onto the Construction Training Register and Online Card Checker from the CSCS and NOCN systems. However, due to technical issues between the systems there is a delay in CSCS, CPCS and CISRS card achievements being uploaded. We are working with CSCS and NOCN to resolve this issue.
As an interim measure, those wanting to check their card situation can do so using the links below:
- CPCS and CISRS (External link – Opens in a new tab or window)
- CSCS (External link – Opens in a new tab or window)
Be reassured that all existing achievements are still accessible and all outstanding achievements will be uploaded, with no achievements lost.
HOW TO CHECK A CSCS CARD IS VALID
