CITB to cut costs by stopping training

The CITB has revealed a new strategy which includes the end of direct training via the National Construction College.

The skills body said its Vision 2020: The Future CITB strategy will help the organisation “become simpler, more streamlined.”

Changes include “proposals to exit direct delivery of training through the National Construction College and cease services such as administering the card schemes.”

The college currently offers around 140 courses from seven centres across the UK and has trained thousands of construction workers over the last 50 years.

The CITB is also planning to move from its Bircham Newton home in Norfolk to a new headquarters in Peterborough.

Job losses are on the cards among the CITB’s 1,300 staff as it streamlines to become “a commissioner of outcomes that delivers the industry’s core priorities.”

Chief Executive Sarah Beale said: “Construction needs to modernise and CITB is no exception.

“We accept the challenges laid down by industry and Government and we will deliver a future-fit training body by adapting and updating our business model.

“Some really tough decisions could be made under these proposals but I’m confident in our commitment to becoming a more representative, accountable and reliable ‘levy in, skills out’ organisation.

“We now have a clearly defined path, and we see a bright future for a modern, engaged CITB. We look forward to working with our industry and Government to build a better Britain.

“I understand this strategy will bring about big changes to employees at CITB and we will be supporting our colleagues as much as possible throughout this process.

“These are tough calls to make, but needed if we are to meet the future demands and make the greatest impact to construction.

“We have worked hard to develop robust, well thought-out plans which meet our industry’s needs whilst building a solid foundation for CITB’s future.

“The proposals outlined today will be phased in over the next three years, and with our customers always in mind it’s business as usual.”

from Construction Enquirer http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2017/11/15/citb-to-cut-costs-by-stopping-training/

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