CITB Launches Building Safety Project to Upskill Cladding Workers

THE CONSTRUCTION Industry Training Board (CITB) has today launched a £250,000 project to upskill 100 rainscreen cladding system installers and 24 supervisors.

Delivered via short courses, the training aims to accelerate cladding remediation works required across the country.

Updated standards for training cladding inspectors and site supervisors is part of the CITB project.

Wigan headquartered 3B Training Ltd, is a multi-accredited CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO) that recently became part of Morson Group. The company has been awarded a two-year contract for the exclusive delivery of the pilot programme across England, Scotland and Wales.

In December 2024, following the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry, the government published a Remediation Acceleration Plan to speed up replacing dangerous cladding on buildings in England. Similar schemes are underway in Scotland and Wales.

CITB’s funding provides training to help meet the plan’s targets.

A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) spokesperson, said: “We’re proud to support CITB and the Industry Competence Steering Group in launching an innovative short course training programme. This initiative aims to increase the number of qualified façade installers and site supervisors, ensuring the industry has the capacity and capability to meet the targets set by the Remediation Acceleration Plan.”

Upskill Cladding Workers

CITB has been working with employers and government to put in place updated training for the inspection and installation of façades that meet improved fire safety standards.

The training courses for both installers and supervisors will be free to attend, and it is anticipated that course delivery will begin in early 2026 and will run nationwide.

Mathew Bewley, Managing Director at 3B Training Ltd, said: “One of the key recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry was that installers of cladding systems undergo mandatory standardised training. Along with being appointed to deliver this training, we will also assemble a steering group of experts to help define the course content.”

For more information or to register interest, contact 3B Training.

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