citb.co.uk CITB Centre Enterprise Event 16 March 2015 - Inverness Welcome to the CITB Centre Enterprise Event. These collaborative events are designed for centre managers and business owners and will focus on how CITB can support your business growth. Test update Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) update 650,000 tests taken in 2014 20% now undertaken through the ITC network Launch of the HS&E Labourer test including Level 1 Award HS&E Operatives Test now accepted as suitable assessment for the Site Safety Plus one day Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) course Revised 2015 HS&E tests launched from 1 June 2015 2015 revision guides available from 1 April 2015 at citb.co.uk/hsanderevision CPCS renewal tests Includes a total of 42 plant categories Over 20% now undertaken through ITCs 89% of candidates book up to 3 modules and complete them in under 30 minutes Over 70,000 modules now taken The average pass rate over all the modules is 75% The online module matcher determines which modules need to be booked cpcsrt.citb.co.uk Candidates can book up to five modules to be taken in one sitting for 25 The 25 cost for the CPCS Renewal Test includes the cost of the card Factsheets and further information are available online at citb.co.uk/cards-testing/cpcs-renewaltest Cardholders are encouraged to revise using the factsheets in advance of test, ideally in advance of the card expiry The factsheets are being revised to include sample questions, along with a learning revision checklist. Internet Test Centres (ITCs) Following the launch of the CSCS Labourer card in July 2014, candidates who had previously applied for the Operatives card are now required to undertake a qualification or course Over 130,000 tests were delivered through ITCs in 2014 Over 400 ITCs now located through the UK and Ireland Over 70 new ITC applications since 2014 As an ITC you can deliver tests 24/7 You can deliver the HS&E labourer test with the Level 1 Award Results are transferred in 15 minutes Page 1 of 10 March 2015
Labourer card applications can be accepted from 48 hours after completing the HSA course and passing HS&E Operative Test The Site Safety Plus one day Health and Safety Awareness course is proving to be the most popular way to meet the requirements for the CSCS Labourer card Publications New products SEATS case study packs were developed to compliment GE700E and comprise of two separate case studies A GT700 A3 presenter publication is currently in development to help training providers and large employers give effective toolbox talks and aid the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course Once finalised the publication will be available to buy through the CITB shop shop.citb.co.uk Site Safety Plus publications 2014 saw an increase in the purchases of Construction site safety (GE700), Site supervision simplified (GE706) and Toolbox talks (GT700) All three publications are available also in CD and online formats and are acceptable to use in the delivery of Site Safety Plus courses, provided the delegates leave the course with their copy The 12 month online subscriptions are updated on a regular basis The GE700 has its own companion website citb.co.uk/ge700companion Construction site safety film (GE700) Will be available on the online shop from the start of April at shop.citb.co.uk Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 All core publications have been updated to reflect the changes in the CDM Regulations 2015 and TG20 industry scaffolding guidance A new GE706 companion website will be available from 1 April, keeping you informed of news, legislation changes, content updates and related web links citb.co.uk/ge706companion Toolbox talks (GT700) have been updated to include a new talk on temporary works The CDM changes for 2015 are supported by a free CITB App, designed to comply with the regulations and use a simple tick box format The App will be available to download from GooglePlay and itunes stores. Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test revision material The HS&E test revision materials will be available to purchase from 1 April The updated HS&E test goes live 1 June candidates will be able to use either the 2014 or 2015 editions for tests taken between 1 April and 31 May Digital versions of publications, such as Apps, provide candidates with the ability to revise wherever they are and whenever they want For candidates revising for the HS&E Operative Test, British Sign Language (BSL) is now included on revision DVD s. Page 2 of 10 March 2015
Revision material can be purchased online at citb.co.uk/hsanderevision, with the following discounts available when you place orders for 25 or more copies of the book, DVD or download editions in one transaction: Quantity Discount Purchase 25-49 units 10% Purchase 50-00 units 20% Purchase 100+ units 25% Health, Safety and Environment test revision App Apps are now available in GooglePlay and itunes stores, designed for both smartphone and tablet use The Apps in both stores have been charting in the top 10 education sales charts The Apps start at 3.99, with a Plus version available at 5.99. Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards Provisional card Provisional card was introduced in July 2014, available for those who had not previously held a CSCS card To apply for the provisional card the individual must have passed a HS&E Test within the last 2 years The card is valid for six months and is non-renewable. Labourer card Complete Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (QCF) or equivalent; such as the Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness course Pass the HS&E Operative Test. Employer applications This process was introduced in 2012 The success of this process has seen 125,000 CSCS cards processed in 2014 This route is available to centres and third parties in addition to employers. Application process The completed form and all relevant documents should be emailed to employerapplications@citb.co.uk This form can be used for up to 30 individuals at any one time The contact listed on the form will be contacted to take payment by credit or debit card Alternatively you can set up an account for payments if you are already an approved centre with CITB you won t require a second account For information on setting up an account, or to check if you already have one set up, ask the team at cscs.team@citb.co.uk and/or 0344 994 4777 The CITB team will only contact you if information is missing or requires clarification, otherwise the requested cards will be automatically processed Once the cards are processed they are issued the next working day to the individual addresses listed on the application. Page 3 of 10 March 2015
New CSCS website CSCS launched their new website on 29 January 2015 cscs.uk.com The changes The new website has been redesigned to make it easier to access the information you need The functionality of the website and card finder has also been improved Send your feedback on the new website to customerservice@cscs.gb.com For scheme information and updates, follow us on Twitter @CSCS Construction qualifications Department for Education (DfE) 14 of the most popular Diplomas will attract performance points from September 2015; Level 2 Code Title QRN DIP071 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (Construction) (QCF) 600/8616/6 DIP060 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) (QCF) 600/8606/3 DIP089 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction) (QCF) 601/3114/7 DIP063 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (Construction) (QCF) 600/8609/9 DIP066 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (Construction) (QCF) 600/8612/9 DIP057 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (Construction) (QCF) 600/8603/8 DIP082 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Stonemasonry Banker (Construction) (QCF) 600/8625/7 Level 3 Code Title QRN DIP072 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery (Construction) (QCF) 600/8617/8 DIP061 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) (QCF) 600/8607/5 DIP090 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction) (QCF) 601/3115/9 DIP064 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (Construction) (QCF) 600/8610/5 DIP067 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Plastering (Construction) (QCF) 600/8613/0 DIP058 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (Construction) (QCF) 600/8604/X DIP083 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Stonemasonry Banker (Construction) (QCF) 600/8626/9 These points will count towards league tables published in 2017 To meet DfE characteristics, but minimise impact, the knowledge test within the qualification will be graded The practical assessment will remain as pass or fail Grading can be used as a tool to incentivise and reward learner effort. Page 4 of 10 March 2015
Changes from Ofqual Ofqual are proposing that the QCF will effectively be removed from Summer 2015 This will allow for more flexibility in the way a learner is assessed Ofqual will audit qualifications across their lifespan to ensure they are valid, reliable and fit for purpose Some restrictions will remain if delivered as part of raising the participation age it will be designed with credits and Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Participation age pupils who have left school at the end of year 11 in Summer 2014, and from now on, continue in education until their 18 th birthday Ofqual are also consulting on GLH and a new definition of total qualification time, due to be published before September 2015. Further Education Learning Technology Action Group FELTAG Inclusion in every publicly-funded learning programme from 2015/16 of a 10% wholly-digital component, with incentives to increase this to 50% by 2017/18 Cases can be made for exemptions, e.g. some areas of construction Cskills Awards will work closely with industry and providers to ensure FELTAG requirements are met, whilst ensuring qualifications remain fit for purpose and achievable. Entry Level 3 and Level 1 qualifications Qualifications from 8 to 36 credits covering; Bricklaying Painting and decorating Plastering Wall and Floor Tiling Carpentry and Joinery Multitrade These provide a taster qualification for those unsure which area they wish to specialise in Can be used as opportunities for pre-diploma upskilling, DIY and self-funded market, night classes, Job Centre Plus, European Social Investment Fund (ESIF), Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to name a few Delivered and assessed using workbooks, which are currently being reviewed to give a more interactive experience in line with FELTAG requirements. Site Safety Plus Lifelong Learning map Takes the learner through all aspects of health and safety training, from labourer to site manager to director All courses have a lifespan of five years, with many including a refresher More details can be found at citb.co.uk/awards/schemerules Strong support from industry UKCG Site Safety Plus are endorsed as suitable courses to show relevant training and necessary health and safety knowledge and skills HSE strong links with Site Safety Plus, most product development groups contain representatives from the HSE Federations working closely with federations, such as the Temporary Works Forum, ensuring content is fit for purpose and up to date. Page 5 of 10 March 2015
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) The Site Safety Plus suite of courses are suitable for sole traders, SME s and beyond Updated Scheme Rules and syllabus for all courses affected by CDM Regs will be available on the Cskills Awards website week commencing 23 March 2015 the previous versions will be removed 5 April 2015 New exam papers will be issued from week commencing 23 March 2015, for use in centres from 6 April 2015. Health and Safety Awareness course improvements Amended in January 2015 to allow the HS&E Operatives Test to be used as course validation as an alternative to the paper test Ideal for the purposed of candidates applying for a Labourer card Site Safety Plus centres can partner with a Pearson VUE centre, or apply to become an ITC and deliver the entire package themselves The first course in Site Safety Plus aligned to the CSCS card scheme. Growing range of courses In the last three years have introduced; Directors Role for Health and Safety Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC) Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC) Related safety courses Petrol Driven Cut Off Saws (PDCOS) Launching in 2015; SEATS+ - the first e-learning course from Site Safety Plus Tunnelling Safety course Temporary Works Awareness Course. Grants available Grants available for employers There are a number of conditions which an employer must meet in order to be eligible for CITB grant payments. It is important that employers are advised that they may be entitled to grant subject to terms and conditions. The main conditions are as follows; Employers must be registered with CITB to claim grant and in-scope The date they register can affect which grants they can claim An employer must keep up to date with submitting Levy Returns to CITB in order to access grant payments Grant payments can be off-set against any debt the employer owes to CITB Full terms and conditions are available at citb.co.uk/grant Site Safety Plus (A29) 50 per day paid for the full range of Site Safety Plus courses Grant is payable for all training days even if candidate fails or doesn t complete the training and for extra days required for a candidate to complete a course Payable for all staff working in construction-related occupations, including labour-only sub-contractors and agency staff Employers may receive an automatic GC1/1 claim form from CITB, if training providers quote the employers 7 digit Levy and Grant registration number on course paperwork. The employer can just Page 6 of 10 March 2015
sign the form confirming the delegate was employed at the time of training and accepting terms and conditions of payment. Payment can then be made. Plant training CPCS technical tests (A42 and A43) Grant is payable to support passing the standard and/or advanced, theory and practical elements of the CPCS technical tests. 60 is paid for passing the theory element and 190, 240 or 410 is paid for passing the practical element (depending on the category of plant) Grants are limited to a maximum of two theory and two practical tests per individual, per year They are paid in the order that they are received within the system, not according to cost Grant is not payable for renewal tests Employers may receive an automatic GC1/1 claim form from CITB, if training providers quote the employers 7 digit Levy and Grant registration number on course paperwork submitted through CPCS on-line. The employer can just sign the form confirming the delegate was employed at the time of training and accepting terms and conditions of payment. Payment can then be made. Plant training SVQ achievements and the addition of categories to a CPCS blue card (A14B) 400 payable to support achievement of plant-related VQs. These grants are limited to a maximum of four per level, per person, per lifetime (A31P/A31Q) 300 available to support achievement of plant-related VQ units which result in an additional category being added to a CPCS blue card. These grants are limited to a maximum of three per person, per lifetime, but are counted within the overall SVQ achievement limits Payable for all staff working in construction-related occupations, including labour-only sub-contractors and agency staff Employers may receive an automatic GC1/1 claim form from CITB for SVQ achievements, if SQA (or Cskills Awards in England or Wales) is the awarding body for their SVQ. We try and match the trainee with an employer who is eligible for grant. If this match is made and a form is issued the employer can just sign the form confirming the delegate was employed at the time of training and accepting terms and conditions of payment. Payment can then be made. If not then an employer can submit a manual claim form which can be found on our website at citb.co.uk/grant When adding a category to a CPCS Blue card, employers should be encouraged to include their 7 digit registration number on the card application form to allow grant payments to be made. This registration number will allow an automatic GC1/1 claim form to be issued in the same way as detailed above. SVQ achievements (A31, A32 and A33) 400 payable to support achievement of construction and non-construction related VQs Grants are limited to a maximum of four per person, per level, per lifetime Payable for all staff working in construction-related occupations, including labour-only sub-contractors and agency staff Employers receive an automatic GC1/1 claim form from CITB (for Cskills Awards qualifications in England or Wales) or SQA (in Scotland) as detailed above. Off the job training Grant is payable for off the job training with two routes available: Short duration off the job training Restricted to claims for training directly related to the construction industry, including health and safety and some supervisory and management courses This excludes training for courses such as HGV licences, accounting and business administration Grant is payable to a maximum number of days per employer, per year This calculation is based on five times the number of PAYE employees declared on the employers Levy return Page 7 of 10 March 2015
Payable for all staff working in construction-related occupations, including labour-only subcontractors and agency staff A separate claim form will be required for each training course. Training and development plans The second route available is the training and development plans, which usually last for one year and includes an element of forward planning for training needs Grant is paid to support training of three hours or more for all staff working in all occupations Employers may amalgamate shorter sessions of 30 minutes or more to allow Grant to be paid Grant is payable to a maximum number of days per employer, per year This calculation is based on five times the number of PAYE employees declared on the employers Levy return These days are used to claim for PAYE employees, and an additional five days can be claimed per named labour-only sub-contractor Employers submit claims for training completed after four and eight months as required, and a final claim form at the end of the 12 month period. What other grants are available? Apprenticeships Employers can claim a package of support for construction-related apprenticeships, including supporting attendance at college and the achievement of qualifications Grant is available in packages of 6,000 to support Level 2 SVQ achievement, and 10,250 to support Level 3 SVQ achievement. Technical and professional courses Grants can be payable for construction-related technical and professional training, such as degrees and post-graduate training Paid at a rate of 50 per day for attendance, as well as 400 for achievement of some qualifications A full list of training eligible for Grant is available at citb.co.uk/grant Construction-related work-experience 30 per day for planned work experience of four or more weeks which forms an integral part of a construction-related degree course Payable to a maximum of 7,200 per person, per lifetime, and equates to 48 weeks of work experience. Supplementary payment Employers can also claim an additional 22% Supplementary Payment on all grants paid if they are eligible Supplementary payment eligibility is based on employers submitting Levy Returns within advertised deadlines. To be eligible within the 2014/2015 Grants Scheme year employers must have submitted a 2013 Levy Return which required a Levy assessment to be paid. They must have paid this 2013 assessment, or be paying by direct debit, and must have submitted their 2014 Levy Return before 31 July 2014. What can you do? The ability to issue employers with automatic Grant claim forms is dependent upon receiving their CITB 7 digit registration number Training providers can support this by ensuring this registration number is entered onto all the relevant paperwork and/or systems and by encouraging employers to quote this number on all claim forms and card applications to ensure grants are claimed for in full and efficiently If an employer does not receive a claim form within three months of a training event they can complete and submit a manual claim form to be processed Employers can request a visit from a Company Development Advisor (CDA) to offer information and advice on Grants, as well as a full range of business support Page 8 of 10 March 2015
To request a visit from a CDA contact; England 0344 944 4411 Scotland 0344 944 8800 Wales 0344 944 8800 CITB Managing Agency Key details Managed Agency contracts for the delivery of apprenticeship frameworks in England, Scotland and Wales Contracts with Skills Funding Agency, Skills Development Scotland and Welsh Government CITB currently largest provider of 16-18 apprenticeship provision. Scale of contracts Every year of 8,000 apprentices - 5,300 in England, 1,700 in Scotland and 1,100 in Wales Contract values worth 33m in England, 6.9m in Scotland and 3.9m in Wales CITB uses approximately 250 suppliers 200 in England, 30 in Scotland and 20 in Wales, ranging from further education colleges, private providers, construction employers and small specialist and heritage training companies. Joining CITB supply chain Welsh and Scottish support chains refreshed in 2014, due again in 2016 Currently seeking new providers in England View the tender at citb.co.uk/about-us/procurement/advertised-current-tenders Due date for applications is 27 March will extended until 2 April for attendees to the Centre Enterprise Event in Inverness on 16 March 2015, please mention your attendance to the event when applying. Key requirements You must be listed on SFA Register of Training Organisations (RTO) You must have awarding organisation approval to deliver all required elements of each framework (including functional skills) You must provide good quality facilities close to construction employers across all regions in England CITB are seeking high performing providers with a flexible capacity. Tender Includes a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation To Tender (ITT) PQQ is a pass or fail, and the ITT will not be scored if you fail As part of a recent review the tender document is 60% shorter than previous tenders Feedback from providers and new procurement practices have led to a reduction in unwanted questions and documentation Contracts will be awarded in May 2015 for new starters from August 2015. Trends in Apprenticeships Numbers are growing in all trades by between 12% (Scotland) and 30% (London) over the past 12 months Trades in demand include scaffolding, tunnelling, maintenance operative, assembly technician, highways operative and steel fixing Traditional trades are still high in demand, including bricklaying, painting and decorating, joinery and general construction operative Forecasts predict growth across the UK for the next three years at citb.co.uk/csn Page 9 of 10 March 2015
Protecting the industry Protecting this industry CITB are dedicated to: Protecting the health and safety of construction workers Maintaining the integrity of our card schemes, awards and other products; In 2014 eight arrests were made, over 50 warning letters sent to candidates using fake cards, and over 60 CSCS and CPCS cards were revoked Centres may be suspended if found to be abusing the Scheme Rules. What are CITB doing to protect you? Investigations into bogus HS&E test passes Joint investigations into bogus awards/qualification certificates Protection of candidates from disreputable 3 rd party booking agents Investigations into fake Apps and other HS&E revision materials on ebay and other internet sites. Card checker Smart card readers are available for checking CSCS cards for more information visit cscs.uk.com There s also an online interactive tool which can be used to check cards at citb.co.uk/cardcheck No log-in or password required Shows all cards and test details for individuals connected to CITB Available on all suitable web-based devices Requires three pieces of information out of five as a minimum to enable the search; Surname Date of birth National Insurance number CITB registration number Unique Learner Number (ULN). Industry support One site conducted a card audit and found 25 workers with fake cards Right to work checklist Home Office guidance helps employers check documents needed by potential employees, to avoid fines of up to 20,000 per illegal worker This guidance can be found at gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checksemployers-guide Report it You can support the industry by highlighting fraud at report.it@citb.co.uk Pride of Construction Awards Planned for November 2015 View the 2014 event at citb.co.uk/50awards Page 10 of 10 March 2015