ECITB certificate validation tool to help combat qualifications fraud in engineering construction

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is taking steps to help tackle qualifications fraud with the launch of a new certificate validation tool. As…

Government announces intent to consult on ECITB and CITB forming a single body

The Government has announced that it will launch a consultation on the principle of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Construction Industry…

Leadership-level safety training standardised across world in engineering construction

ECITB Global has rolled out a new course to standardise leadership-level safety training for managers and team leaders operating within engineering construction projects worldwide. The…

ECITB takes on chair role for training body supporting Nuclear Skills Plan

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s (ECITB) Thomas Docherty has been appointed as the new Chair of the National Nuclear Provider Coordinating Body (NNPCB). Thomas,…

ECITB appoints eight new Innov8 members to bring fresh views on engineering construction careers

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has appointed eight new members to form the second generation of its Innov8 Group for early and mid-career…

ECITB launches new qualification for supporting engineering construction operations

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Awarding Body is inviting colleges and training providers in England to deliver a new regulated qualification it has…

Rising stars recognised as industry celebrates excellence in training and development

Three rising stars of industry from Scotland were among the big winners at the 13th annual Engineering Construction Industry (ECI) Training & Development Awards at…

Engineering construction industry backs ECITB levy proposals and strategy

Results from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s (ECITB) levy consultation show that engineering construction companies are resoundingly in favour of the proposed levy rates…

New Adult Learner Scheme helping semi-skilled workers become tradespeople in industry

A new Adult Learner Scheme is providing semi-skilled workers in the north of England with the “roadmap” to evidence the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed…

ECITB launches new pipe and plate welding qualifications amid industry demand

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Awarding Organisation is calling on colleges and training providers to apply to deliver two new regulated qualifications following…

ECITB helping water companies in Wales on decarbonisation journey

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is supporting Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to help companies working in the water sector in Wales on their…

Chartership boost for project management professionals in engineering construction

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is to help a further 30 people from industry achieve Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status from the Association…

ECITB’s support of the Armed Forces community recognised with Silver Award

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has received the Silver Award of the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)…

ECITB unveils new strategy to address skills shortages and support industry growth

The employer-led Board of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has unveiled its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, outlining how it will help to…

NPTC Group of Colleges first in Wales to deliver ECITB qualifications

NPTC Group of Colleges has become the first centre in Wales to be approved to deliver ECITB qualifications now available with funding from the Welsh…

New welding qualification launched for engineering construction industry

The ECITB Awarding Organisation has launched a new Level 2 welding qualification and is inviting colleges and training providers to become Approved Centres to deliver…

26 Finalists Unveiled for the ECI Training and Development Awards 2025

The finalists for the 13th annual Engineering Construction Industry (ECI) Training & Development Awards have been unveiled as excitement builds towards the prestigious ceremony on…

Lynda Armstrong to remain ECITB Board Chair for further two years

Lynda Armstrong OBE will stay on as the Chair of ECITB’s Board for a further two years following the extension of her term. Her tenure…

Engineering Construction Industry Facing Peak Demand for Workers in 2030

New research published today reveals that the engineering construction industry (ECI) could now face peak demand for workers in five years’ time. The ECI plays…

First tranche of ECITB Scholarship providers announced

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced the first tranche of centres that will deliver its scholarship programme from September 2025.  More providers…

Funding available for new engineering construction qualifications in Wales

Four new Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) qualifications are now available in Wales with funding from the Welsh Government via Medr.  The ECITB Awarding…

Humber skills centre named national Training Organisation of the Year at prestigious ECI Awards

A Humber-based skills and apprenticeship centre is celebrating after winning the ECITB Training Organisation of the Year accolade at the 12th annual ECI Training and…

ECITB launches new engineering construction qualifications in Scotland

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)(@ECITB_Skills) has launched eight new engineering construction qualifications in Scotland.  The new Scottish Competence Based Qualifications (CBQs), accredited by…

More young people showing interest in construction career

More young people are showing interest in construction-related careers, according to findings from Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The strains on the economy are currently…