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Construction Industry Training Advisory Board (NSW)
CITAB

We function as the primary advisor to the NSW Government on all issues related to education and training for the construction industry.

The Construction Industry Training Advisory Board (NSW) (CITAB) is a private independent company servicing the NSW building and Construction industry for all educational and training issues.

CITAB was established on 29^th June 1982 and is formally recognised by the NSW Government and relevant National Skills Councils on all issues relating to Education and Training for the Building and Construction Industry.

CITAB works with industry, enterprises, state and federal governments and training providers to identify, promote and advocate for Industry relevant, accessible and quality training and to improve the training and skills recognition processes, available to their industries.

CITAB is a model small business, which implements best practice processes and is governed by a tri-partite Industry board that is truly representative of the industry, both employer and employee.

CITAB provides numerous services to the industry via a Board and sector committees and the primary aims and objectives are to:

Identify and advise training priorities and skills formation needs for the industry to NSW Government agencies, such as the Department of Education and Training, training providers, industry training practitioners and other related organisations.

Develop, in consultation with industry and the National Industry Training Advisory Body (SkillsDMC and CPSISC), National Qualifications and Competency Standards (National Training Packages) for the industry sectors.

Formulate policy and planning advice.

Facilitate and promote the relevant, effective and timely training within the industry.

Participate in a Joint ITAB role to facilitate the work of ITABs, both State and National.