CITB Funding Change:

Keeping on top of training and funding in construction isn’t always straightforward. The good news is there’s still plenty of support out there for businesses of all sizes.

CITB has recently announced a number of important changes, and they’re set to shape how employers access training & funding. So, we wanted to keep you informed, so you can still make the most of the opportunities available.

Until December 2025:

• Management qualifications – £1,500 (first achievement only)
• Supervision qualifications – £1,250 (first achievement only)
• Standard short qualifications – £600
• Other specified awards (e.g. Level 2 Plant VQ additional units) – £300
• Award-level qualifications (Level 2 or higher) – £240

 From January 2026:

• All short qualifications will be standardised at £600, regardless of level or subject.
• Award-level qualifications remain at £240.

 What this means:

• Employers planning to put managers or supervisors through qualifications may want to accelerate this activity before the enhanced £1,250/£1,500 grants end in December 2025.

Long Qualification Grants

For longer programmes such as HNCs, HNDs, Degrees, or Postgraduate qualifications, grants remain available. These can be delivered flexibly, including by distance and e-learning. These grants provide vital support for individuals progressing to higher-level technical and professional roles in the sector.

The Skills & Training Fund, which has supported small, micro, and medium-sized employers to access training outside of the grants scheme, will close on 30 September 2025.

• Applications are still open until the deadline.
• From 1 September 2025, payment terms switch to payment upon completion (not up front).
• Existing agreements will be honoured.
• From October, the primary route will be through CITB Employer Networks.

These changes underline the importance of acting early and making informed choices:

• Employers planning to upskill managers or supervisors should consider using the enhanced grants before they reduce in January 2026.
• Businesses who have benefited from the Skills & Training Fund should prepare to transition into the Employer Network model.
• Leadership and management remain high priorities for CITB and the wider industry – funding continues to be available, but through specific routes.

At The OM Group, we know CITB funding and grant routes can be difficult to navigate, especially with new changes coming in over the next few months.

We work closely with employers to:

• Identify the best funding routes for your needs.
• Design and deliver training aligned to CITB priorities.
• Support grant claims to maximise return on your investment.
• Our expertise spans NVQs (Level 3–7), the C-ILM Level 3, our ILM Level 5 Certificate, and bespoke leadership programmes, all tailored to the construction sector.

If you want clarity on funding or advice on how best to invest in training, speak to our team today!