Posts By: Debbie Borthwick

CITB Plant Standards and Grants changes update

CITB Plant Standards and Grants changes update End of year update on the planned changes to the plant standards and grants which will standardise training and testing requirements across the construction industry.   It is now estimated that the changes will come into effect in Spring 2023. We need to allow enough time for the… Read more »

CITB Report on new approaches to recruitment in the Construction Industry

Today we are publishing our comprehensive study on new approaches to recruitment in the construction industry. The report highlights the opportunities for industry to increase the number and diversity of the people it recruits. Additionally, the research provides a view on the attraction of a career in construction and explores the perceptions and image of… Read more »

  I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far. Today’s email details the publication of our business plan, the reinstatement of our plant grant, the Construction Leadership Council’s People Survey, and a reminder to have your say in our Levy consultation. Business Plan This week we have published our Business Plan, and with it… Read more »

Weekly News Update – Levy consultation, Scottish National Apprenticeship week & more

Good afternoon, I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far. Today’s email details the launch of our Levy consultation, an overview of Scottish National Apprenticeship week, and how next week we’ll be celebrating women in construction. Have your say on our Levy proposals Monday saw the opening of consultation into our Levy proposals, in… Read more »

Position of Group Training Officer

Highland Construction Training Group would like to invite prospective Company’s to tender for the Group Training Office role within HCTG.  Could you please express an interest via our email info@hctg.net before 12:00 on 19th March 2021

Weekly News Update – Levy consultation, virtual events & more

The pandemic continues to dominate the news, so it’s good news that each country’s roadmap away from lockdown is becoming clearer and we have the positive news about the vaccine rollout. In this week’s bulletin you’ll find information about the launch of consultation into how CITB raises its levy, including how to register for virtual… Read more »

Weekly News Update – Training Group funding, HS&E tests & more

I hope the recent snow and freezing temperatures haven’t caused you too much disruption. Today I would like to update you on the result of a recent consultation and subsequent new approach to funding for Training Groups, along with a COVID-delayed £1 fee increase for the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test. There have also… Read more »

Weekly News Update – National Apprenticeship Week and Annual Migration Survey

I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far. Today’s email details what we’re doing this National Apprenticeship Week, and some of the findings following the publication of the annual Migration Survey. It’s National Apprenticeship Week! Young people in England and Wales are learning how they can pursue a rewarding career in construction this National Apprenticeship Week… Read more »

Weekly News Update – National Apprenticeship Week, Migration Survey & more

I hope you are having a good week so far.  Today’s email includes a reminder about National Apprenticeship Week, publication of the annual Migration Survey, and details of our Annual Report and Accounts. National Apprenticeship Week is coming! Taking place between 8-14 February across England and Wales, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) will see a conversation… Read more »

Digital Leadership – Spring Programme

Please view attachment – Digital Leadership – Spring Programme 2021 – GCTG   Developing Digital Leadership Skills in Construction SMEs Improving business performance by adopting digital solutions Digital Boardrooms – Peer support with digital and change experts How do you evaluate the benefits of digital solutions in construction SMEs? 26 February 2021 Creating a digital culture… Read more »