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The ACQP Training Centre · NVQ funding guidance

CITB Levy repayments

Pay for your course. Achieve your qualification. Apply for an eligible CITB grant.

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How it works with the ACQP

Pay, pass, then apply

  1. Pay for your course

    Pay the full course fee to the ACQP before starting. Keep your invoice and payment receipt. An anticipated grant does not reduce the amount payable when you book.

  2. Pass and achieve

    Complete the required assessment and achieve your qualification. Keep the awarding body’s certificate or achievement notification as evidence.

  3. Apply to CITB

    The eligible employer submits the grant claim after achievement. CITB assesses the application and decides whether a payment is due.

Who can claim?

The applicant is normally the CITB-registered employer responsible for arranging and funding the training. Learners should agree the claim arrangements with their employer.

  • Keep Levy Returns up to date and pay any Levy due, or have the required Direct Debit arrangement.
  • Registered employers below the Levy payment threshold can also be eligible.
  • Support may cover employees, eligible subcontractors, owners and partners, subject to the scheme rules.
  • Check the exact qualification against CITB’s supported list. A listing in the ACQP directory does not confirm grant eligibility.

CITB eligibility and grant policy ↗

What might CITB pay?

Published qualification grant rates, checked 13 September 2026
Eligible achievementGrant
Most listed full qualifications, including eligible NVQs at Levels 2–6£600
Listed Awards£240
Specified rainscreen cladding qualifications£1,000

Rates depend on the qualification and achievement date. Check the current CITB rates ↗ and eligible qualification list ↗.

After successful achievement

Make your application to CITB

Use CITB Online Services within 52 weeks of the achievement date. Have the achievement evidence ready and check CITB’s claim instructions. Any approved payment goes to the employer’s nominated bank account.

Claim deadline and evidence requirements ↗ · Payment rules ↗

Apply through CITB

Guidance checked against CITB’s published rules on 13 September 2026. Review the linked CITB pages before booking and again before claiming, as funding rules can change.

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Questions about your course?

Contact the ACQP about the qualification, course payment or your achievement documents. CITB confirms grant eligibility and payment.

Enquire with the ACQP