THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it is extending its Leadership and Management Training Commission to 31 March, 2026.
The commission, set up and awarded in December 2022, will provide 10,500 Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) courses to front-line construction managers, site supervisors and site managers in England, Scotland and Wales.
CITB revealed it is providing over £10 million in funding to support learners and reduce the cost of the qualification for Levy-registered employers by more than 90%. The qualification would normally cost employees up to £2,000, but CITB’s support reduces this to just £154 for the registration fee.
Candidates who complete the course will receive the ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Sector qualification (City & Guilds), which is also one of the eligible qualifications needed for White (academically qualified person) CSCS card applications.
Deborah Madden, executive director for nations engagement, CITB, said, “Extending the commission is crucial to meet forecasted demand in the construction industry – our Construction Skills Network report found that we need over 6,000 new site managers and supervisors by 2028. The commission provides vital support for construction employers and their employees, making the training courses more accessible for smaller companies.
“Employers that have pursued leadership and management training have seen improved staff retention and an increase in productivity and employee engagement. It should also be noted that the courses can be used as personal development for someone not quite ready to move into a supervisory role but is interested in this as part of their long-term career ambitions.”
Bea O’Loan, HSEQ coordinator, Jennings’ Building and Civil Engineering, said, “At present, I don’t manage my own team, but the content from the leadership and management course I undertook with the OM Group has definitely helped me to better prepare and understand the people side of construction.”
John Shann, electrical manager, Kingstown Works Ltd, added, “The process of undertaking the C-ILM course was brilliant. The course content was really well delivered, streamlined and personalised. The training structure was highly versatile and suitable for all experience levels.”
Courses are available through two CITB training providers, The OM Group and MKC Training Services, offering flexible learning options across a variety of dates. Find out more about the full qualification, and the selected training providers, here.
Trainees taking up this offer must have a full-time contract of direct employment (PAYE) with a CITB-registered employer or be a Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) subcontractor to the employer. CITB funding for this training is open to all in-scope CITB-registered employers who do not have any outstanding Levy submissions.
