Skills and Education

As an Industry Training Board CITB ConstructionSkills collects levy and offers grants for training to registered employers.

As a Sector Skills Council, ConstructionSkills works with the industry to ensure that the right people with the right skills are in the right place and the right times.

ConstructionSkills is a partnership between CITB, ConstructionSkills, the Construction Industry Council, and CITB Northern Ireland

The National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ) contains details of qualifications that are accredited by the regulators of external qualifications in England (Ofqual), Wales (DCELLS) and Northern Ireland (CCEA).

Users can search for details on current and expired accredited qualifications.

OFQUAL is the new regulator of qualifications, exams and tests in England. "Our work will ensure that learners get the results they deserve and that the qualifications they receive count, both now and in the future" (Formally QCA).

The UK Register of Learning Providers is a 'one-stop' portal to be used by government departments, agencies, learners, and employers to share key information about learning providers.

A web site for those interested in working in social care.

Learning and Skills Council Apprenticeships website for young people, employers and partners.

Government web site providing information on adult learning and skills

Government web site for Skills for Life