CITB-registered employers can claim grant funding when employees complete eligible Plant and Lifting Operations NVQs with CADUK Skills Academy Skills Academy.
All of our Plant and Lifting Operations NVQs are CITB grant eligible and are designed to help experienced operators upgrade their Red CPCS or NPORS Trained Operator Card to the relevant Blue Competent Operator Card.
The grant is normally claimed by the employer after the NVQ has been completed. Grant rules can change, so employers should always confirm current eligibility with CITB before relying on grant funding.
CITB-registered employers can currently claim up to £600 after an eligible CSA Plant or Lifting Operations NVQ is completed.
CITB-registered employers can currently claim a grant of up to £600 when an employee completes an eligible Plant or Lifting Operations NVQ with CADUK Skills Academy Skills Academy.
The grant is paid per learner, per NVQ achieved, after the qualification has been completed and certificated. The employer makes the claim directly to CITB, and any payment is made by CITB directly to the employer.
Employers must be CITB-registered and up to date with levy returns, even where they are exempt from levy payment.
All of our Plant and Lifting Operations NVQs are CITB grant eligible. Employers should still check the latest CITB rules before enrolment, as grant conditions, claim processes and eligible qualification lists can change.
Our Level 2 Plant Operations NVQs are eligible for the CITB Short Qualification Grant where the employer meets CITB requirements and the NVQ is completed and certificated.
Our Lifting Operations NVQs, including Slinger Signaller, Crane Supervisor and Appointed Person routes, are eligible where the employer meets CITB requirements and the qualification is completed.
Grant rules can change. Before relying on CITB grant funding, employers should confirm current eligibility directly with CITB and check that the specific NVQ route is covered.
The claim is normally handled by the employer after the eligible NVQ has been achieved. CADUK Skills Academy can provide qualification information, but the grant claim itself is made directly through CITB.
Confirm that your business is CITB-registered, your levy position is up to date and the chosen Plant or Lifting Operations NVQ is currently eligible for grant funding.
The candidate completes their NVQ with CADUK Skills Academy Skills Academy through workplace evidence, assessor observation and a recorded discussion with their assessor.
After completion and certification, the employer submits the grant claim directly to CITB. CITB pays eligible grant funding to the employer.
Common questions about CITB grants, employer eligibility and how grant funding relates to CADUK Skills Academy Plant and Lifting Operations NVQs.
Yes. CITB-registered employers can claim grant funding for eligible Plant and Lifting Operations NVQs completed with CADUK Skills Academy Skills Academy, provided the employer meets CITB’s grant and levy requirements.
Before enrolment, employers should confirm current eligibility directly with CITB.
The current CITB Short Qualification Grant is £600 on completion for eligible Plant and Lifting Operations NVQs.
Employers should confirm the latest grant amount and qualification eligibility directly with CITB before enrolling.
The employer submits the grant claim to CITB after the eligible NVQ is completed and certificated. Any grant payment is made by CITB directly to the employer.
Yes. All of our Plant and Lifting Operations NVQs are CITB grant eligible. Employers must still meet CITB requirements and should check the latest rules before enrolment.
No. CITB grant funding is claimed by the employer, not the individual candidate. The employer must be CITB-registered and meet CITB’s grant requirements.
Yes. CITB grant rules, claim processes and eligible qualification lists can change. Employers should confirm current eligibility before relying on grant funding.
No. CITB Employer Network funding is no longer available for NVQs. Eligible Plant and Lifting Operations NVQs are now funded through the CITB Short Qualification Grant, currently at £600 on completion.
Browse our Plant and Lifting Operations NVQs and apply online. One of our assessors will contact you to discuss your experience and confirm suitability before enrolment.
If your employer intends to claim CITB grant funding, they should confirm current eligibility directly with CITB before relying on the grant.
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