Industry Training Board reform

From:: Department for Work and Pensions
Published: 23 March 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

This industry consultation seeks views on the government’s proposal to bring together the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to create a single, unified Industry Training Board (ITB) to act on behalf of the combined construction and engineering construction sectors. The consultation also seeks initial views on areas for further ITB reform.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 14 June 2026

Consultation description

The government is seeking industry views on its proposals for Industry Training Board (ITB) reform to support economic growth and expand opportunity by increasing the impact, efficiency and strategic clarity of skills planning and development for the construction and engineering construction industry. Our vision to achieve this aim is a single, effective and efficient ITB with a unified skills strategy and delivery plan. This reformed body would retain strong sector‑specific expertise while providing clear, system‑wide strategic leadership and deploying shared resources efficiently to achieve maximum impact and value for money. It would remain industry‑led and operationally independent, working in partnership with government and building on the ITBs’ past successes to secure the skilled workforce its industry needs now and for the future. The decision on whether to proceed with a single ITB will take account of this consultation and the views of the Scottish and Welsh governments.

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