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Key differences between the CITB and Government Apprenticeship Levy

CITB levy Apprenticeship levy

Applies to employers in the construction sector only Applies to employers in all industries
Applies to employers of all sizes Applies to employers with a wage bill over £3 million

Small businesses are exempt from paying the levy All employers with a wage bill over £3 million will
or pay a reduced rate. need to pay the levy.

Collected by CITB and used directly for the benefit Collected by HMRC and used across
of the construction sector only. all industries.
The levy and grants system are supported by the The system is implemented as a
construction sector through a consensus vote Government policy
every three years.

Levy payments are based on payments to directly Levy payments are based on payments to
employed staff (PAYE) and net CIS subcontractors. directly employed staff (PAYE) only.
All CITB-registered employers that carry out training Employers that pay the apprenticeship levy

can benefit from CITB funding, including those that will benefit from it if they employ apprentices.

do not pay the construction levy.
Levy money is used to provide funding for a Levy funds used to fund apprenticeship
wide range of training, such as technical and only in England
professional, in-house, work experience, plant STEP UP THE BENEFITS
operations and apprenticeships. Levy funds are Levy funds used to fund apprenticeships,
also used for sector research, and projects that workforce development and pre-employment
improve the image of working in construction programmes in Scotland WITH SIKA

and raise the profile of the sector.

How do I find out more about How do I apply for the floorlaying

the floorlaying apprenticeship? apprenticeship?
Go Construct is a website where people can learn If you are looking for apprenticeship opportunities
more about what working in the flooring sector is in floorlaying you can access lots more information

like and specifically, about the role of a floorlayer: through direct channels such as apprenticeships.
a typical day, activities and the pay scales. The gov, Talentview Construction
website supports young people looking for and CITB. See pages 38-50 (section 4) for
opportunities to gain skills and employment, as more information on this.
well as more experienced people looking to change
careers.
For more information visit www.goconstruct.org
and search for ‘Commercial Floorlayer’ or
see pages 42-44 for the CFA guide to
apprenticeships

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