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Training Partnerships

Training Partnerships are a joint venture between a company and the CIOB with the common aim to have a fully-trained workforce operating on construction sites throughout the country.

They are specifically tailored to match the requirements of the staff of the company concerned, and all staff identified as being part of the training programme can be catered for regardless of their age, experience and qualifications.

HOW DO TRAINING PARTNERSHIPS WORK?

1. A meeting is held between the company and the CIOB to discuss the Training Partnership and the benefits to the company and staff. A Training Partnership Agreement is signed. This is the visible commitment if the company and the Institute are to work together to achieve the goals of the partnership.

 2. Personnel who are to take part in the scheme are asked to complete a CIOB Training Assessment form which gives brief details of qualifications and experience.

3. This form is assessed by the CIOB to determine the most appropriate training route for the individual to progress their career. Systems are in place to provide the required training either in-house or through external providers.

4. Staff eligible for membership are encouraged to apply to the CIOB.

5. Upon completion of the training, the employee may be able to upgrade their membership of the Institute.

BENEFITS TO THE INDIVIDUAL

  • Recognition of experience and qualifications
  • Recognition of their professionalism
  • Personal satisfaction in either proving they are competent at their job (through the NVQ route) or gaining a professional qualification (and being able to use designatory letters after their name)

  • Better work performance and job satisfaction

BENEFITS TO THE COMPANY

  • A better qualified workforce
  • Noticeable increase in staff morale
  • Employment of better qualified staff

  • Better end product with significantly fewer defects. Increase in profits through fewer defects

FUNDING

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) may provide funding for training within the industry for employees working for a company that is 'in-scope' to the CITB. A representative is available to talk to companies considering entering a Training Partnership.

For further information about Training Partnerships contact Hilary Brown, head of member and business development, on 01344 630714 or hbrown@ciob.org.uk

Attached documents

  1. Training Partnerships Brochure (pdf 438 Kb)