CITB
Lighthouse Group have teamed up with the CITB!
The Lighthouse Group provides industry-leading people development throughout the UK.
Specialising in leadership development and management training, we empower individuals and teams to reach their full potential. As a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), we bring our expertise to the construction industry as well.
Empower Your Teams and Drive Your Business Forward with Management Training
CITB Grant-funded leadership and management training short courses designed to build essential skills in supervisors and managers and prepare future leaders. These courses are key to empowering teams and fostering growth within your business or organisation.
Our CITB grant-funded Short Management Courses:
To reserve your places, simply complete the enquiry form below, and we’ll get back to you shortly.
Discounts available to Construction Training Groups and large group bookings.
Achieving performance through people
(2 Days)
Cost per person: £300 (Eligible for a £240 CITB Grant)
Empower your teams by developing essential leadership and interpersonal skills to establish effective collaboration and drive high performance. This standard equips delegates with the knowledge needed to lead and motivate people, making it ideal for both practising and aspiring supervisors and managers.
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Duration
14 guided learning hours
Scope:
- how personal leadership style affects the performance of others
- establishing and maintaining an effective team
- motivating the team to improve productivity
- the importance of communication to team and site performance
- the importance of feedback to individual and team performance
- applying recognised coaching techniques to develop and improve the performance of team members
- persuading and influencing others to achieve objectives
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
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Developing Yourself as a Team Leader (1 Day)
Cost per person: £150 (Eligible for a £140 CITB Grant)
Unlock key team leadership skills and responsibilities while boosting personal performance. This standard is perfect for those looking to develop leadership capabilities and enhance workplace effectiveness.
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Duration
6 guided learning hours
Scope:
- roles and responsibilities of the team leader
- seeking feedback on workplace performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
Next Dates:
Handling Difficult Situations (2 days)
Cost per person: £300 (Eligible for a £240 CITB Grant)
Equip your teams with essential skills to handle challenging situations, including managing performance issues, discipline, conflict, stress, and diversity—ideal for both practising and aspiring managers and supervisors.
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Duration
14 guided learning hours
Scope:
- using assessment, active listening and feedback to manage the performance of team members on site
- managing poor performance and discipline of team members on site
- managing conflict on site
- identifying and managing work-related stress
- managing a diverse workforce
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
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Work-based Mentor Introduction
(half day)
Cost per person: £95 (Eligible for a £60 CITB Grant)
Develop the knowledge to effectively support apprentices in this 3-hour course. Participants will learn key techniques for communication, providing constructive feedback, coaching, and supporting apprentice wellbeing. Perfect for supervisors, managers and mentors in the construction industry.
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Duration
3 guided learning hours
Scope:
- Be able to assess their own ability to use a variety of interpersonal communication skills.
- Be able to give constructive feedback to apprentices.
- Be able to detail the skills required to coach and mentor.
- Be able to support the wellbeing of the apprentices and provide pastoral support and signposting, where relevant.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: operative and craft, supervision, management and leadership
Delegates pre-requisites
Delegates must be occupationally competent in their sector to be considered a work-based mentor and have understanding of the structure of an Apprenticeship.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
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Understanding Commercial Awareness
(2 days)
Cost per person: £300 (Eligible for a £240 CITB Grant)
Gain a clear understanding of how stakeholder and client relationships, along with the monitoring and control of costs and waste, contribute to an organisation’s commercial success—ideal for both practising and aspiring supervisors and managers.
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Duration
14 guided learning hours
Scope:
- the importance of stakeholder relationships in making an organisation successful
- the role of the supervisor in meeting client requirements
- the role of the supervisor in managing and controlling costs
- the role of the supervisor in minimising waste in an organisation
- how keeping records contributes to making an organisation successful
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
Next Dates:
Understanding Organising and Delegating in Construction (half-day)
Cost per person: £95 (Eligible for CITB Grant)
This course helps supervisors and managers learn how to organise people and delegate tasks to achieve workplace objectives. It covers using team members’ skills effectively, selecting the right person for tasks, and applying human resource planning to ensure quality output. Additionally, it explores the benefits of empowerment, overcoming delegation barriers, and monitoring delegation outcomes for success.
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Duration
4 guided learning hours
Scope:
- organising people to achieve objectives
- delegating to achieve workplace objectives
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
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Solving Problems and Making Decisions
(2 days)
Cost per person: £300 (Eligible for a £240 CITB Grant)
This training provides delegates with the fundamental skills to solve problems and make informed decisions—key for supervisors and managers. Participants will learn to assess problems, gather relevant information, evaluate options, and effectively plan and communicate decisions.
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Duration
9 guided learning hours
Scope:
- how to describe a problem, its nature, scope and impact
- gathering and interpreting information to solve a problem
- evaluation of options to make a decision
- planning, monitoring and reviewing the implementation and communication of decisions
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
Next Dates:
Planning and Monitoring Work in Construction
(1 day)
Cost per person: £150 (Eligible for a £140 CITB Grant)
Gain valuable insights into the skills essential for effective project oversight. This course is designed to help both practising and aspiring supervisors and managers develop the ability to plan, allocate, and monitor work to ensure team success. You’ll enhance your skills in working within organisational guidelines, efficiently planning and assigning tasks, and evaluating team performance against established goals.
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Duration
8 guided learning hours
Scope:
- working within the organisational guidelines to achieve team goals
- how to plan and allocate work
- how to monitor a team’s performance against the plan
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
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Understanding the Recruitment and Selection of New Staff in Construction (1 day)
Cost per person: £150 (Eligible for a £140 CITB Grant)
This course equips delegates with the knowledge and skills to manage recruitment and selection processes, essential for supervisors, managers, and leaders. Participants will learn to identify skills gaps and manage effective recruitment strategies to build high-performing teams.
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Duration
7 guided learning hours
Scope:
- identifying shortfalls in employees, their knowledge, skills, and competence
- the recruitment and selection process
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
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Leadership and Management Practice in Construction (2 day)
Cost per person: £300 (Eligible for a £240 CITB Grant)
Strengthen your managers and supervisors with the knowledge and understanding to apply effective leadership and management skills, ensuring safety, quality standards, and appropriate behaviours are upheld while successfully delivering project and work plans. This course is ideal for both practising and aspiring team leaders, supervisors, and managers.
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Duration
14 guided learning hours
Scope:
- roles and responsibilities of a site supervisor or team leader
- the differences between leadership and management and the relationship between the two
- quality management in site management
- the importance of health and safety in site management
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
Next Dates:
Understanding Induction and Onboarding of New Staff in Construction (half-day)
Cost per person: £95
This course helps delegates understand and describe the induction and onboarding process, including key phases and legal requirements. It covers methods for tracking progress, the benefits of an effective process for both employees and organisations, and how to evaluate the success of induction and onboarding.
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Duration
4 guided learning hours
Scope:
- the phases of an induction and onboarding process
- the effectiveness of an induction and onboarding process
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
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Understanding Training and Coaching in Construction (1 day)
Cost per person: £150 (Eligible for a £140 CITB Grant)
Equip your supervisors and managers with the skills to provide effective workplace training and coaching. They will learn to identify training and coaching needs, apply appropriate techniques, and evaluate effectiveness. The course also covers the use of learning styles, feedback in coaching, and maintaining training records.
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Duration
7 guided learning hours
Scope:
- understand how to provide training appropriate to the workplace
- understand how to coach an individual in an organisation
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
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Delivery of Site Operations and Logistics
(2 Day)
Cost per person: £300 (Eligible for a £240 CITB Grant)
This programme supports supervisors and managers to develop the key skills needed to effectively plan and assign tasks, improving team performance while maintaining quality and efficiency. Delegates will learn how to plan work, delegate tasks to team members, and enhance team performance in line with project goals. The course also emphasizes quality management in the workplace, ensuring managers can lead teams to achieve optimal results.
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Duration
14 guided learning hours
Scope:
- planning work on site
- putting team members to work
- improving the performance of a team in delivering to plan
- the importance of quality management within the workplace
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: supervision, management and leadership.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Delivery
Delivery all online unless otherwise specified.
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Weston Group and Lighthouse have had a very successful partnership for a number of years. Lighthouse have successfully delivered our ILM accredited Management Development Programme throughout this time, and we are now delighted they are an approved training organisation for the CITB. We very much look forward to working with them to deliver a number of their CITB accredited programmes.
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