CITB Grants for Plant Training
NPORS STANDARDS AND SUPPORT
As a CITB Recognised Organisation for accredited plant training, we have a number of categories eligible for CITB grants. The available categories are aligned with the CITB plant training standards for course duration and ratios – updated in July 2023 (Phase 1) and June 2025 (Phase 2) with a Phase 3 update expected in December 2025.
Upon completion of training and passing the associated test, successful plant operators will receive an NPORS CSCS card. The type of CSCS card issued, either the NPORS CSCS Trained Operator Card or NPORS CSCS Competent Operator Card, will depend if they hold the relevant (S)NVQ qualification.
How to Access CITB Grants
FOR PLANT TRAINING
To qualify for CITB grants, plant operators must meet training and testing standards provided by a training provider who is both an NPORS Accredited Training Provider and a CITB Approved Training Organisation.
The training provider will apply for the CITB grant on your behalf – all they need is your organisation’s CITB registration number.
CITB Grant Eligible Plant Categories
NPORS CATEGORIES
The NPORS plant training categories listed below have been mapped and approved with the CITB. Each category has specific course objectives, learning outcomes and training standards, and will be eligible for different levels of funding, known as “grant tiers”.
Click on the links below to explore the relevant categories.
CITB Grant Rates
CITB GRANTS FOR PLANT TRAINING
Plant grant rates vary according to the experience of those undertaking the training and testing. CITB uses the terminology of “novice” and “experienced” to differentiate these.
• The “novice” plant grant rate is for those who have never experienced the type of machinery they are being trained in. It is a higher rate to help the industry’s skills shortage.
• The “experienced” plant grant rate is for those who have experience of the type of machinery, but require training before taking a test.
To find out more, visit the CITB page on Plant Standards and Grant.
| Grant | Novice | Experienced |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | £550 | £250 |
| Tier 2 | £630 | £300 |
| Tier 3 | £880 | £470 |
CITB Course Standards
We’re more than just plant machinery…
For NPORS grant eligible categories.
For all CITB grant eligible plant categories there are supporting CITB training standards. Visit the dedicated CITB Course Standards page to find out more.
Support and standards you can count on
NPORS is one of the UK’s leading accreditation and registration bodies, working across numerous sectors. We focus on more than just plant machinery. Offering accreditation across sectors from construction and industrial to agricultural, ports and marine.
