CITB Levy Funding for NVQs

You may or may not know, but CITB Levy paying customers have the chance to gain 100% fully funded training.
In order to get this amazing opportunity, you must have enrolled for the below NVQs before 31st March 2025 to qualify for the fully funded NVQs.

If you are a CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) registered company or a CITB Levy paying customer then you may be eligible for fully funded places for one of our NVQ courses listed below –

*Please note that all learning is evidence based, no classroom time required, so perfect for training on the job.

NVQ Level 3 Courses:

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Inspection

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations*

*various roles in business; Designer / Estimator / Buyer / Planning / Technical Support, etc

NVQ Level 4 Course: 

Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision

NVQ Level 6 Courses:

Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management

Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management Training

NVQ Level 7 Course: 

Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management

Our Process – what you need to do… 

  • – Contact our Training team regarding eligible NVQ course/s of your choice* – by calling 0333 323 2022 or emailing training@smithshire.com
  • *There is no limit on the number of delegates or number of courses if you qualify. Eligibility; must be CITB registered or CITB levy paying customer
  • – Our team will check what funding you’re entitled to and take care of the funding process for you!
  • – Enrolment must be completed by 31st March 2025.

What to do if you aren’t a CITB Levy customer? 

Don’t worry if you aren’t already a CITB Levy customer, read our helpful FAQs below for more information about registering with the CITB and accessing NVQ course funding –

How to become a CITB Levy Company?

You can apply to be a Levy company by going to the below website –

https://www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/citb-levy/

Does the levy apply to you?

The levy applies to all employers ‘engaged wholly or mainly in construction industry activities. In other words, when construction activities take up more than half of your total employees’ time (including subcontractors).

How much is it?

How much levy you pay is based on your total wage bill (the amount you pay your employees in a year).

Here the word ‘employees’ specifically means individuals on the payroll and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) subcontractors from whom you make a CIS deduction. This is defined by Industrial Training legislation.

Levy rates for the 2024 Levy Assessment are proposed as 0.35% for PAYE and 1.25% for Net CIS under the 2025 Levy Order which will be confirmed in Spring 2025.

There are some exemptions and reductions in the levy for small employers. Find out more about levy rates and how they are assessed

What’s the purpose of the CITB Levy?

The CITB Levy is used to support the construction industry to have a skilled, competent and inclusive workforce, now and in the future.

It is dedicated to ensuring the construction workforce has the right skills for now and the future, based around our three strategic priorities:

  • Careers
  • Standards and qualifications
  • Training and development

How we use the Levy

CITB uses the levy to:

  • Support training development through grants and funding
  • Promote the construction industry as a great career choice and offer high-quality apprenticeships
  • Identify skills needs across the construction industry
  • Develop occupational standards and qualifications.

CITB’s levy supports the British construction industry to develop the skilled workforce it needs.

For more information or to book eligible courses – call our Training team on 0333 323 2022 or email training@smithshire.com