CITB
Training and site competence · Statutory construction training board
The Construction Industry Training Board supports construction training in Great Britain and administers the construction industry training levy. It is not the same organisation as CSCS.
Checked Official sources below.
What it covers and whether it is required
CITB registration is a statutory matter for employers falling within its construction industry scope. That scope is based on the business’s activities and workforce, not simply whether someone calls themselves a builder. Registration does not always mean a levy payment is due.
Joining requirements and costs
CITB says employers wholly or mainly engaged in its defined construction activities must register and complete annual levy returns. Its employer definition includes relevant subcontracting arrangements. Check the official construction and non-construction activity lists and seek a registration review if the position is unclear.
Check the current fees with CITB before applying. Ask whether the quotation includes application, assessment, renewal and any per-job charges. Use published fees or ask for a written quotation.
What it means for homeowners
For homeowners, CITB registration is not an assessment of a contractor’s workmanship or an insurance-backed guarantee. A training record or test result should be checked using the appropriate official service, alongside the trade’s actual qualifications and registrations.
How to check a claim
Official member, card or certificate check: CITB.
Match the record to the named person or contracting business. Check the current scope, not just a logo on a van or an old certificate. If the public record does not show the detail you need, ask the body to confirm it before appointing the business.
Where the scheme applies
CITB’s levy and training-board remit covers England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland has a separate construction training board and arrangements.
Common questions
Does every business working on a house have to pay CITB levy?
No. Registration scope, exemptions and the amount payable depend on the official rules. Check the business activities and current levy guidance rather than assuming every trade is included.
How do I check CITB status?
Use the official service linked in this guide, or ask the organisation to confirm the exact status or document. Membership, a training award, a product certificate and a project guarantee are different things.
Official sources
Sources checked November 2026. Scheme rules can change; confirm current requirements before applying or signing a contract.