Since 1st April 2023, CITB has updated its Grants and Levy claims. This is great news for all CITB levy-paying customers, as the tier system that was previously in place has been increased across all tiers.
CITB has increased the tier-level grant to help address rising training costs and the ongoing skills shortages in the UK. In response to feedback from levy-paying employers, the deadline for grant claims has also been extended to 52 weeks - an additional 32 weeks - giving businesses more time and flexibility to benefit from available funding.
The grants and deadline increase are to encourage more training in skills required for the construction industry.
AFI Training as CITB - ATO (Approved Training Organisation)
AFI Training (formally known as UTN Training), are a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), meaning we have successfully completed CITB's approval process and are an organisation which provides construction training courses and qualifications to a defined and industry-agreed training standard.
What are the benefits to our customers?
1. We are recognised by CITB as well as the British construction industry as a training provider who can deliver good quality training that meets the industry approved standards.
2. We can help those who are looking for CITB grant funded training courses, providing automated grant payments making it easier for you to book courses with us for your staff and be reimbursed for it.
Offered Courses where Grants are applicable
Grant Tier 1: £60
Tier 1 Courses
Grant Tier 2: £140
Tier 2 Courses
Frequently asked questions
Q. Which courses are covered?
A. As a CITB accredited ATO, AFI Training has IPAF and PASMA courses (listed above) registered under the CITB Short Course Duration Grant
How do I claim?
Q. How do I book course on AFI Training website with CITB grant?
A. Simply login to AFI Training customer portal when booking your employee onto their required course and provide us with the following details: Delegate name, DOB, Address, NI Number and the Employer CITB Levy Number at the checkout.
Q. How do I make a claim?
A. We will do everything for you. Because AFI Training is an ATO with CITB, following your employees' successful completion of their course, we will update the construction Training Register and you will automatically receive the payment.
Q. How will I receive the payment?
A. Grants can only be paid back via bank transfer, so ensure that CITB hold your current bank details - you can do this through their secure online Bacs Direct Credit Authorisation Form.
Who can claim?
Any Employer can claim who has registered with CITB and meets their general grants scheme eligibility requirements. Short Duration grants are available to all directly employed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) staff and sub-contractors.
Note - Grants are not paid to individual employees.
Get in touch with our training team to check your eligibility and apply for Grant here Contact Us
Or simply sign in to your training account when booking the course and add your CITB Member details.
