Eligible CITB-registered employers may be able to claim grant funding when employees complete selected construction NVQs with CADUK.
CADUK is part of the CITB Training Provider Network. This page explains the Short Qualification Grant in simple terms, who may be eligible, which CADUK NVQs may be covered, and what employers need to check before enrolment.
Grant rules can change, so employers should always confirm current eligibility with CITB before relying on grant funding.
CITB-registered employers may be eligible to claim up to £600 for an eligible completed NVQ.
CITB-registered employers may be eligible to claim a grant of up to £600 when an employee completes an eligible construction-related NVQ with CADUK under the CITB Short Qualification Grant scheme.
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 normally be CITB-registered and up to date with levy returns, even where they are exempt from levy payment.
CITB funding and grant rules can change, and not every NVQ is covered by the Short Qualification Grant. Employers should always check the latest CITB guidance and confirm the specific qualification is eligible before the candidate enrols.
Construction-specific NVQs at Levels 2 to 6 are usually covered under the CITB Short Qualification Grant where the employer is CITB-registered, levy-compliant and the qualification appears on CITB’s current approved list.
Health and safety NVQs are not normally covered because they are not construction-specific qualifications under the CITB Short Qualification Grant rules.
Level 7 NVQs in construction were previously covered, but CITB changed the rules from January 2026. New Level 7 registrations are no longer normally eligible for the Short Qualification Grant.
The claim is normally handled by the employer after the eligible NVQ has been achieved. CADUK 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 NVQ is currently eligible for grant funding.
The candidate completes their NVQ with CADUK through workplace evidence, ePortfolio upload and professional 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 construction NVQs.
Yes. CITB-registered employers can claim grant funding for eligible construction-related NVQs completed with CADUK, provided the employer meets CITB’s grant and levy requirements.
Before enrolment, employers should confirm eligibility by contacting the CITB customer services team on 0344 994 4455.
The current CITB Short Qualification Grant is £600 on completion for eligible construction-related NVQs.
Employers should confirm the latest grant amount and qualification eligibility directly with CITB by contacting the CITB customer services team on 0344 994 4455.
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.
No. The existing CADUK page notes that the Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management and Health and Safety NVQs are not covered under the CITB Short Qualification Grant scheme.
Yes. CITB grant rules and eligible qualifications can change, so employers should confirm current eligibility before relying on grant funding.
Before enrolment, contact the CITB customer services team on 0344 994 4455 and confirm that the specific NVQ is eligible for grant support.
Before January 2026, CITB supervision and management NVQs were eligible for enhanced grant rates.
Level 3 and Level 4 supervision NVQs were eligible for £1250 on completion. Level 6 and Level 7 management NVQs were eligible for £1500 on completion.
CITB changed the funding structure from January 2026. Under the current Short Qualification Grant rules, eligible qualifications are now funded at the standard £600 rate. Level 7 NVQs are no longer eligible for the scheme.
Older websites and marketing materials may still reference the previous enhanced grant rates, so employers should check the latest CITB guidance before enrolment.
No. CITB Employer Network funding is no longer available for NVQs.
Previously, eligible employers could use the Employer Network route to access significant funding support towards NVQ costs, with the employer paying part of the fee and CITB funding the remaining balance.
From January 2026, CITB changed the funding structure. Employer Network funding is now focused on short courses, not NVQs.
Eligible construction NVQs are now funded through the CITB Short Qualification Grant, currently at £600 on completion.
Choose the closest CADUK NVQ route and we will check suitability before enrolment through a free profiling discussion with an assessor.
If you intend to claim CITB grant funding, your employer should also confirm current eligibility directly with CITB by contacting the CITB customer services team on 0344 994 4455.
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