Can I claim Short Duration grant B201 for a Ladder Safety course?
	It is a general condition of grant that safety must be an integral part of all training. This means that a course of less than one day entitled “Safe use of…” is not grant-aided. A course of less than one day for the “Safe Use of Dumpers” is considered to be a Dumper operator course – not a safety course; and a half-day “Scaffolding Safety Course” which trains people to erect any kind of scaffolding is a scaffolding course and not a safety course, for grant B202 purposes. The only exception to this rule is for half-day Abrasive wheels courses that are allowed grant support as a special concession.

What is an apprenticeship framework?
	Apprenticeships are intended to provide an integrated programme of learning leading to the acquisition and application of the skills, knowledge and understanding required by employers. Apprenticeship Frameworks consist of a number of elements which are: competency based, knowledge based, a transferable, or ‘key’ skills element and employment rights and responsibilities. The Apprenticeship is currently not a qualification in its own right. Sector Skills Councils and Sector Bodies are responsible for determining and publishing any apprenticeship criteria.

What is a Skills test and how do I get one?
	The Skills Test is a practical test where candidates must demonstrate their abilities in the skills required to perform their appropriate trade tasks in order to gain Industry recognition. The relevant Joint Body will inform Construction Skills of all apprentices who are eligible to sit the test. All other apprentices must apply to Construction Skills using the Skills Test application form (ST01) which is available from your local Area Office.

What should I do if I have a course which does not seem to fit any grant criteria?
	Please contact your local ConstructionSkills office, who will answer your query and provide you with the best advice.

Can I apply for grants for a part time individual who is still at school?
	Yes, as long as the individual has a contract (which shows they are employed) and they meet the grant criteria which is seeking to be claimed.

What is Site Safety Plus?
	The ConstructionSkills' Site Safety Plus Scheme is a comprehensive health and safety training programme designed to provide the building, civil engineering and allied industries with a range of courses for individuals seeking to develop their skill set in health and safety. They are designed to give everyone, from apprentices to senior managers, the skill set they need to progress through the industry. Courses include, the one-day Health and Safety Awareness course to the five-day Site Management Safety Training Scheme.

How do I get a Training and Development Plan Pack?
	To obtain a Training and Development Plan pack, please contact your local ConstructionSkills office. A Company Development Adviser (CDA) will visit you to help you set up your plan if you wish and explain the pack in further detail.

Must I pay levy to be able to claim Training and Development Plan grants?
	You do not have to pay levy to claim grant for a Training and Development Plan but you must adhere to the conditions set out in the Eligibility and conditions of CITB-ConstructionSkills grant (30kb PDF file).

What should I do if I cannot see my trainee’s NVQ/SVQ listed on the website?
	Please contact your local ConstructionSkills office, who will answer your query and provide you with the best advice. We are constantly reviewing NVQ/SVQ titles to ensure we are up to date with the latest qualification information.

What is Skills Direct?
	Skills Direct is an integrated method of obtaining a ConstructionSkills Health and Safety Test, CSCS card and qualification (where applicable). For more information on Skills Direct, please call 08078505262.

What should I do if I want to join a Training Group?
	Please contact your local ConstructionSkills office, who will be able to provide you with the details of local Training Groups.

What is Supplementary Payment?
	This is an additional payment for employees who are eligible – please go to Supplementary Payment for more details.

How is Supplementary Payment paid?
	Supplementary Payment will be made at the same time the grant is paid provided the qualifying conditions are met – please go to Supplementary Payment for more details.

What happens if the CITB-ConstructionSkills Levy Grant Department has not received my levy return?
	If you have a Training and Development Plan in place or wish to receive Supplementary payments and we have not received your levy return, grant cannot be paid. More information on your Levy Return.