CITB-ConstructionSkills NI

3.What are the benefits?

CITB-ConstructionSkills NI has an annual GrantScheme in place to assist with the cost ofqualifications and training undertaken by you andyour employees. The grants budget is set annuallyeach year and is based on levy income.

Example A If you employ an apprentice throughto the completion of their apprenticeship at NVQLevel 2, Level 3 and their DEL Apprenticeship NICertificate then currently you can claim a totalgrant of £3,050.1

Example B If you renew an operativesRegistration Scheme CSR card then you canclaim up to £50 per person per day for theHealth & Safety training.

1.Who is CITB-ConstructionSkills NI?

We provide advice, courses and grants for trainingand qualifications achieved to help constructioncompanies improve their skills to increase theircompetitive edge. As an Industry Training Boardand Sector Skills Council our role is to encouragethe adequate training of those employed orintending to be employed in the constructionindustry and improving the skills and productivityof the industry in Northern Ireland.

2. Should I be registered?

If you’re an employer involved in a constructionactivity in Northern Ireland then you should beregistered with CITB-ConstructionSkills NI.(Excluding those businesses who only operatewithin the Building Services Sector eg (Plumbers,Electricians, Heating & Ventilation, Air Conditioning).

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How we can help you

www.citbcsni.org.uk 028 9082 5466

More benefits overleaf

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CITB-ConstructionSkills, CIC and CITB-ConstructionSkills Northern Ireland areworking as ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council for Construction.

Other benefits provided free of chargeto registered employers:-

Mobile Training Unit,a mobile classroomthat seats up to 20people and can alsofacilitate smallernumbers. This Unit delivers short duration health andsafety awareness training at any site in NI.

Health and Safety Advisory Booklets for a range ofthe construction occupations are currently availableand include Roofing, Painting & Decorating, Joinery,Bricklaying, Plastering andGeneral ConstructionOperative.

Health & Safety Blueprintlisting recommended healthand safety training for alloccupations in theconstruction industry.

Access our trainingdirectory online and freepublications such as ourLabour Market Intelligence Reports fromour website.

4. How do I register?All you have to do is complete an Annual ReturnForm and provide information on your wages bill forLabour Only Sub Contractors (LOSC) and Pay AsYou Earn (PAYE) employees. You can do this viaour website at www.citbcsni.org.uk or by postby requesting an Annual Return Form throughour Training Operations Support team on028 9082 5466.

5.What is the levy?We are authorised to collect a levy from the NIconstruction industry through legislation to fund arange of products and services including grantsthat are aimed to encourage training. This is doneannually on receipt of the Annual Return form.

The levy system is the fairest way of gatheringfunds from employers to pay for the training needsof the collective workforce.

6. How much levy will I have to pay?If your wages bill is below £80,000 then you don’thave to pay a levy, however you will be required tocomplete the Annual Return form on a yearly basis.By registering you will be entitled to all the benefitsavailable including access to our Grants Schemeand Mobile Training Unit even though you don'tpay a levy.

If your wages bill is £80,000 or above then you willpay a levy which is currently calculated at 0.6%1 ofyour total wages bill. For example, if your wages billis £80,000 then your levy will be calculated as£80,000 X 0.6% = £480

7.Where can I find out more?Come and meet us at one of our ConstructionEmployer Information Events taking place in yourlocal area.

For further information the details of thesecan be found on the events calendar of ourwebsite at www.citbcsni.org.uk or bycontacting our Training Operations SupportTeam on 028 9082 5466.

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Published September 2011, all information is correct at the time of going to print.

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Bench JoinerBrick / Concrete PaviorBricklayer

Carpentry and JoineryConstruction Management

Craft MasonCurtain Wall Installer

Damp ProoferDemolition OperativeDiamond Driller and Sawer

Directional DrillerDirectors

Draught ProoferDrilling Rig OperatorDryliner / Partition ErectorEnergy AssessorFaçade Cleaner / RepairerFacilities and Office ManagerFence Erector

Fenestration SurveyorFloor Coverer & layer

FormworkerGlazierHealth and Safety OfficerHealth and Safety ManagerHighways Operative / Manager

Industrial PainterInsulation Installer

Kitchen FitterLand Driller

Landscape Hard / SoftLightening Conductor InstallerLorry driverMachinery Transporter Operator

Painter and DecoratorPiling Rig / OperativePlaner OperatorPlant ManagerPlant MechanicPlant OperatorPlasterer Fibrous / SolidRefractory Installations OperativeRoad Building - StreetworkerRoad Building - Surface Dresser OperatorRoad Marking Machine/Vehicle Operator

Roofer - Built-up FeltRoofer - Mastic AsphaltRoofer - Metal / Slating & Tiling

Roofer - Single PlyRoofer - Thatcher

Safety Barrier ErectorScaffolderShopfitting Fixer & JoinerSlinger/Signaller/Banksperson

Spray ConcretorSteel Erector

Steel FabricatorSteel FixerSteeplejackStonemasonStore PersonSupervisorSuspended Ceiling FixerTransport Officer / ManagerUnderpinning OperationsUtilities - Cable / Water Mains Layer

Van & Mini Bus DriverWall and Floor Tiler

WelderWindow FitterWindow Manufacturing Operative

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Health & Safety BlueprintThis poster is part of a range of publications that have been produced by CITB-ConstructionSkills NI to

provide advice and guidance on Health and Safety issues relating to trade persons, managers and

professionals working in the Construction Industry. These publications are designed with the aim of

eliminating and reducing the risk of accidents, injury and ill-health.This poster is intended only as a guide for developing a training programme of adequate health & safety

for each of the construction occupations within your organisation. Companies are encouraged to provide

additional training on Risk Assessment & Risk Management, Tool Box Talks and Induction Training as

required.

We would encourage the use of our Training Directory of registered courses which has an estimated

4,000 courses in areas such as Health & Safety, Construction Trades and Business Skills (IT, accounts,

and business studies) available at www.citbcsni.org.ukFor further information about Health & Safety Training and publications contact CITB at:

028 9082 5466 or alternatively visit www.citbcsni.org.uk

Notes• Health in Construction - refers to health based training for employees such as drugs and alcohol abuse,

health checks, stress etc.•Working at Heights / Fall Arrest Equipment - Fall Arrest Equipment refers to Harness and Lanyard,

Netting and Air Bags• Asbestos - Operatives involved in removing Abestos require Specialist Asbestos Training

• First Aid Awareness - Please note Authorised First Aider requires 'First Aid at Work' Training

• Defensive Driver Training - is recommended for all employees that drive company vehicles or transports

employees to the sites• Construction Management - refers to Contracts Managers, Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Buyers etc.

• Supervisor - refers to First Line Managers, Foremen, Gangers, Team Leaders, Charge Hands etc.

• Office based staff - should receive working at height awareness training as required

• Registration cards - are valued by the construction industry and will require candidates to complete H & S

training or a computer based H & S test.• CDM - We recommend all personnel involved in construction should receive CDM awareness training

Health & Safety Blueprint

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is intended to provide general guidance only and should not be regarded as a complete and authoritative statement of the law. CITB does not accept or assume any liability or duty of care for any actions taken as a result of the information

contained in this publication. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this publication, and, to the

extent permitted by law, CITB, its members, employees and agents do not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it.

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