A new training scheme for adult learners in the north of England is helping semi-skilled workers become tradespeople in the engineering construction industry.

More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has published its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, outlining how it will help to address skills shortages and support industry growth.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced the launch of a new welding qualification.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is calling for experienced pipefitters and mechanical technicians to help shape the National Occupational Standards (NOS).

The launch of the Construction Skills Mission Board and has been broadly welcomed by the built environment sector.  

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has awarded £400,000 to help deliver an Energy Transition Skills Hub in Scotland.

The review of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), published yesterday (30 January), has called for the two organisations to become a “single, rebranded body”.

Industry training board (ITB) report recommends a “complete reset” of the current model

New charter includes a range of commitments to help address current and future workforce needs

Findings from the latest ECITB Workforce Census reinforces the scale of the recruitment challenge facing the industry 

New regional chairs will help to support close collaboration with local engineering construction businesses 

A national training provider has been awarded £200,000 to help support skills across the engineering construction industry.  The funding has been awarded to 3t Training Services as part of the…

New online course aims to enhance the engineering construction industry’s readiness for net zero

Engineering construction employers are being urged to help provide an up-to-date and detailed snapshot of the industry and its current workforce

EDF Energy’s nuclear power project has been recognised for a commitment to training and developing skilled workers

A collaborative approach is needed to avert the looming skills crisis in engineering construction

Engineering and construction employers are struggling to attract workers to net zero roles, according to new research