About Us
CITB NI
Who are CITB NI?
As the Industry Training Board for construction CITB NI, is funded by a statutory levy from registered in scope employers. CITB NI’s role is to encourage the adequate training of those employed or intending to be employed in the construction industry and to improve the skills and productivity of the industry, to deliver a safe, professional and fully qualified workforce across the whole of the construction industry in Northern Ireland. The organisation provides a range of services to the industry which incorporates identifying training needs, encouraging and advising on training, provision of training grants, research, standards & qualifications, and policy development. Find out more on the
history of CITB NI
CITB NI and the Department for the Economy have an established Partnership Agreement -
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What is the role of CITB NI?
Our role is to encourage the adequate training of those employed or intending to be employed in the construction industry and to improve the skills and productivity of the industry, to deliver a safe, professional and fully qualified workforce across the whole of the construction industry in Northern Ireland.
CITB NI’s role is also to make sure
- that employees and new entrants to the construction industry have the right training;
- that employers provide training for their workforce;
- that we understand the industry and can identify what its training needs are both now and in the future and;
- that the right qualifications, at the right level, are available to meet these needs.
As such, our image for the future of the construction industry, and for our organisation, (our vision) is:
A construction industry where skills and competence are at the core of every business, supported by a respected and valued CITB NI. Find out more about our
Strategic Plan and Objectives.
Values:
CITB NI Values have been developed to create a working culture we are proud of and believe in.
Chief Executive Barry Neilson OBE talks about the benefits of being a Registered employer
Chief Executive Barry Neilson also talks about CITB NI products and services and what we have to offer registered employers
Want to find out more?
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top 10 things CITB NI does for the NI construction industry
Annual Report Lite 2021-2022
Download our latest presentation which gives you all the latest on training services, grants courses
and information that can help you progress within the construction
industry.
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