Construction Industry Training, Guidance and Advice

A Training Association run by Builders for Builders

ARE YOU

  • Registered with the CITB
  • Paying the CITB Levy
  • Out of Scope of CITB, but require up to date training

DO YOU NEED SUPPORT WITH

  • Complying with all the safety legislation now required in the Construction Industry
  • Claiming and receiving all available grants from CITB
  • Carrying out all relevant training at subsidised rates

WHAT TVCTA CAN OFFER YOU

  • We have our own training advisor who will assist with interviewing, selecting and training of your apprentices and trainees.
  • Our training advisor will make sure any grants available are duly claimed for you.
  • An annual extensive training programme.
  • We can obtain and offer safety training at half the cost of external organisation’s. For a large majority of courses the cost will be no more than the grant available.
  • On our members behalf we provide efficient liaison with colleges, CITB, trainers and association members. We will answer queries on health & safety, NVQ’s, CSCS,on site assessment and training, First Aid and Plant Training among others.
  • The peace of mind knowing you have provided your staff with the appropriate training eliminating the risk of background

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MEMBERS FEEDBACK

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Our mental health can be good or bad or somewhere in between, just like our physical health, so it needs to be looked after.  However, men in particular have difficulties talking about it, but it is important to talk.  If you or someone you know are currently struggling with your mental health, these organisations offer a range of support. Please look out for the signs in your collegues as well as yourself.

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity

Is the only charity that provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families – www.lighthouseclub.org.

Mates in Mind

The charity promote and lead on the development of positive mental wellbeing within the workplace. Mates in Mind works across industries, focusing on construction, as well as related sectors including transport, logistics, manufacturing, and others – www.matesinmind.org

CIOB Members

For CIOB members The CIOB are working alongside Anxiety UK, and can support members who are struggling with anxiety, stress or anxiety-based depression.

www.assist.ciob.org

The Samaritans

Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.  Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year  – www.samaritans.org.

Construction Industry Training Board

CITB is the Industry Training Board for Construction in England, Scotland and Wales and a partner in Construction Skills.

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)

CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site.

Health and Safety Executive

At the Health and Safety Executive, we believe everyone has the right to come home safe and well from their job.