Transforming Training: Insights and Innovations

Launching the CITB Training Provider Network vision.

Date: 8th July

Venue: Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ

If you’re a Training Provider looking to stay ahead of the curve in the training space, the Transforming Training: Insights and Innovations conference is an essential event for you. This is more than just an opportunity to hear the latest trends – it’s a chance to gain actionable insights that will help you transform the way you approach training provision. 

The highlight of the event will be the launch of the vision for CITB’s Training Provider Network. This new network will bring training providers together, providing opportunities for cross industry collaboration to drive meaningful impact and outcomes for construction training. You’ll also be able to register your interest in joining the Training Provider Network.

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The conference will feature in-depth sessions focused on emerging trends and latest technologies, offering a platform for engaging discussions that are directly applicable to your needs.

In short, this conference offers invaluable opportunities to learn, collaborate, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.  

If you’re a training provider, register today!

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Agenda - Training Provider Conference

  • Arrival, refreshments and networking

  • Welcome from CITB

    • Deborah Madden, Executive Director, CITB
    • Tim Balcon, CEO, CITB
    • Outline of the day
    • Overview of today's work streams

    Launching the CITB Training Provider Network vision: Learn about the new CITB Training Provider Network and how it can benefit your organisation. Discover the resources, opportunities, and support available to network members.

  • Comfort break and move to workshop rooms

  • Workshop session 1

    • The policy landscape for Training Providers

      Delve into the current strategy and policy landscape relevant to training providers. Gain key insights into upcoming changes and how being a member of the CITB Training Provider Network can benefit you.

      This session will include interactive elements using Slido.

      • Ian Woodcroft, Head of Policy and Government Relations, CITB

    • Transforming training - Insights and innovations

      Explore the latest trends and innovations in training delivery. Gain insights into new methodologies and technologies that can enhance training programs.

      • Cassandra Baxendale, Metaverse Learning

    • Drop in Q&A with the Training Provider Network team

      • Helen Murray , Training Provider Network Development Manager, CITB

  • Refreshments break and move to workshop rooms

  • Workshop session 2

    • Trainers and Assessors: Sharing perspectives on trainer and assessor recruitment and retention

      For most training providers recruiting, training and keeping great delivery staff is a fundamental aspect of their success. For construction it’s increasingly common for providers to report hard to fill vacancies and difficulties in finding staff who will stay.  This session will explore a range of issues impacting retention and recruitment. You will have the chance to share your experiences of the challenge with other providers and CITB colleagues will give insight on work that is going on to tackle the problem.

      This session will include interactive elements using Slido.

      • Wendy Osborn, Head of Strategic Operations, CITB

    • From good to great - beacon leadership as a collaborative endeavour

      A definition of beacon leadership is 'creating a positive impact that resonates widely, built on a foundation of trust, integrity, and transparency'. Hear from CITB's National Construction College about the practices that underpin their excellent performance. Explore how we can best leverage providers' collective expertise to improve the impact of training for industry as a whole, and how the TPN can facilitate that.

      • Kirsty Evans, Executive Director , CITB
      • Gary Cumiskey, Head of NCC, CITB

    • Drop in Q&A with the Training Provider Network team

      • Helen Murray , Training Provider Network Development Manager, CITB

  • Lunch and networking

  • Workshop session 3

    • Future-ready training - Preparing for tomorrow

      Discuss the skills and competencies needed for the future workforce. Learn how to adapt training programs to meet emerging industry demands.

      • Dawn Hillier, Head of Strategy, CITB

    • The changing apprenticeship landscape

      How will the changing apprenticeship landscape impact curriculum design?

      • reducing apprenticeship duration from 12 to 8 months
      • integrating behaviours assessment into the delivery window of an apprenticeship
      • how foundation apprenticeships can be utilised.

      This session will include interactive elements using Slido.

      • Kathryn Porter, Apprent Assess
      • Lee Allsup, Apprent Assess

    • Drop in Q&A with the Training Provider Network team

      • Helen Murray , Training Provider Network Development Manager, CITB

  • Refreshments break and move to main room

  • Questions and answers

    • Deborah Madden, Executive Director, CITB
    • Tim Balcon, CEO, CITB

    Questions and answer session with the CITB Training Provider Network leadership group

  • Closing remarks

Venue

The National Motorcycle Museum

The National Motorcycle Museum

The National Motorcycle Museum, located in Solihull, offers large event spaces ideal for conferences.  

Travelling by car
If travelling by car the venue is located on the J6 island of the M42 motorway, directly opposite the NEC near Solihull in the West Midlands. Once you are on the A45 and in the vicinity of the NEC and Airport, please look for the brown tourist information signs.

There is free onsite parking and disabled access bays.

Travelling by train
The closest train station is Birmingham International which is just a 5-minute taxi drive. There is a taxi rank located opposite the entrance.

For more information visit the venue website here.

Address

Coventry Road
Bickenhill
Solihull
B92 0EJ

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