The Long and the Short of Training Subsidies
Over the years we have realised that many people are confused about the roles of the CITC (Construction Industry Training Centre) and the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board). This article should provide you with a few quick answers and hopefully point you in the right direction if you need any more details.
How do I apply for a number??
The Short - Use the CITB Website or call them to get the ball rolling.
The Long - You will need to fill in an application form. You can go to the CITB website and have an answer within days (Recommended - Quick!). Or you can call the CITB, get them to mail or fax a form to you to complete, then send it back to them and wait for them to enter the data in for you.
If you would like to apply online for your CITB number, please click on this link:
http://www.citb.org.au/training/registration/registration.asp
Does having the Greencard II give me the CITB subsidy?
The Short - No.
The Long - The Greencard II is a basic OH&S induction course for the South Australian construction industry, so while you are likely to be eligible for the subsidy if you have a South Australian Greencard, you will still have to apply to the CITB for your Eligible Worker number
Can I do a CITC course without the number?
The Short - Yes
The Long - We regularly book people on to courses who do not work in the construction industry or who do but have not organised their CITB numbers. But we cannot book people on at the CITB subsidised rate unless we are given the number at the time of booking.
Is my training number the same as my company's CITF Levy Number?
The Short - No
The Long - Th e Levy number that is issued to relevant companies does not cover their employees' training subsidies. Each CITB eligible worker will receive an individual number.
For more information about the CITF Levy click on this link: http://www.citb.org.au/levy/faq.asp
What are the criteria for getting a CITB number?
The Short - SA Resident, construction industry, employed
The Long - You will need to provide proof that all three of the above criteria are met.
For more information, follow this link to the CITB's website: http://www.citb.org.au/
Are the CITC and the CITB a part of the same company?
The Short - No.
The Long - We are entirely separate entities and are only connected by our business dealings.
Why do I have to give the CITC my CITB number now when I've always received the subsidy in the past without having the number?
The Short - New Rules!
The Long - Quite simply, the CITB will not give us a subsidy for your training without you having a valid CITB number. This ruling came into effect in July 2003.
Does my CFMEU membership give me the subsidy?
The Short - No
The Long - You must apply to the CITB directly. Many members of the CFMEU do not work in the construction industry and
they are not likely to be eligible for the CITB subsidy.
This article is only a guideline. For full details of the CITB's policies for funding eligible workers, please contact them directly on 8172 9500 or visit their website: http://www.citb.org.au
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Steel Framing
The CITC's Steel Framing courses run throughout the year, starting with the Steel Framing for House Building course and going through to Two Story, Sloping Site and Commercial Steel Framing courses. These courses are designed for people who have experience in the construction industry who are keen to learn new skills to aid them in their careers. We also run Steel Framing for Inspectors courses that have been designed for surveyors, site managers and engineers who may not have any steel framing experience, to enable them to oversee the work of steel framers on their sites.
Did you know that steel frame systems are used in over 30% of newly built homes in South Australia? Not only is steel framing termite and wet and dry rot resistant whilst still being pesticide and chemical free, it is also fire resistant and maintains a zero shrinkage factor and is quicker and more economical to erect than traditional methods in most cases! When you consider the benefits of steel frame buildings it is not hard to see why its popularity is growing.
Our Trainer, Howard Montgomery, keeps the number of students on his courses at between 8 and 12 people to ensure the highest standard of training for each individual participant. Our website has further information regarding the prerequisites and duration of each steel framing course.
If you have any questions or you would like to book on to a course, please call Howard directly on 0411 473 814
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Workzone Traffic Management
There have been some significant changes made to the Workzone Traffic Management course. The course is now a part of the Civil Construction Training Package, which means that it is now a competency based assessment. This may effect the duration of the course for some participants as follows.
If you are renewing your licence you will only need to do the 1 day course as long as you provide your licence and written evidence (a statutory declaration or a letter from your employer) stating that you have done the relevant work in the last 5 years.
If you have been a Workzone Traffic Operator working under direct supervision, but without a formal credential, you may only be required to attend the 1 day course, providing that you supply written evidence (a statutory declaration or a letter from your employer) stating that you have done the relevant work in the last 5 years.
If you have no experience and no credentials or you have not undertaken this work in the last 5 years, you will need to do the 1 day course PLUS one of the following within 60 days of the 1 day course. Either attend a practical training day at CITC (additional cost will apply) or use the supervised logbook system, which must be signed by a credentialed supervisor each time you successfully complete a setup. The logbook must then be returned to the CITC office.
Contact Nicole or Kylie for further information or to make a booking on (08) 8443 6633.
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CITCNT
Since launching out Darwin office there has been a steady increase in our work in the Territory. This soon will become a veritable flood of work as the NT Education Department has contracted us to provide all of the department's Asbestos Training! Congratulations to all staff and trainers involved in securing this major contract.
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Who do you speak to about.......
We know that everyone likes to speak with Harry, but there are some areas where he is not the best person to talk to.
If you have a question abount payments, refunds, overdue accounts or anything financial, you should speak with our financial manager, Judy, judy@citc.com.au. In some cases either Kylie, Nicole or Anais will be able to help you as well! They are all contactable in the front office (08) 8443 6633.
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Policies and Procedures Online
We are continually updating our policies and procedures and to make sure that all of our clients are kept abreast, we have made them available to you here on our website.
We will keep you up to date with various changes over the coming editions of the CITC eZine, but in the meanwhile make sure you check out the link above as we are constantly working to improve all of our policies and procedures.
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Upcoming Courses
Our regular courses such as Greencard II, Forklift, Scissorlift and Elevated Work Platform will be run regularly throughout the next couple of months. Aside from these we also have:
Scissorlift (Yellowcard) March 6
Dogging (Full Time) 27 March - 1 April
Basic Scaffolding (Full Time) 3 - 7 April
Basic Scaffolding (Part Time) 14 March - 11 April
Basic Rigging (Part Time)
1 - 23 March
Please check our website for more available courses
If you would like any more information, or if you would like to book on to a course, please contact our office on (08) 8443 6633 or email: info@citc.com.au. Alternatively click here for a full schedule of our public courses.
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Waiting List
This is a
list of courses that have got a number of people on its waiting list, but not yet enough to set a course date. This is to give you an idea of what courses are likely to be scheduled soon and to encourage you to put your name on that waiting list, remember unless you are on that list we won't know if you want to do the course!
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Please contact Kylie or Nicole if you would like to be put on these (or any other) waiting lists on 8443 6633, alternatively you can email them at kylie@citc.com.au or nicole@citc.com.au
The next edition of the CITC Inc eZine will be emailed on April 3.
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Congratulations!
Enrolments Officer Kylie Wilkinson will be getting married in mid March and on behalf of all of the staff at CITC we would like to offer Kyles, and her fiance Michael, our congratulations! We can't wait for the reception!
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Random Lessons in Latin
In dentibus anticis frustrum magnum spiniciae habes
- You have a big piece of spinach in your front teeth
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