Made under the Industrial Training Act 1982
2 statutory instruments made using powers in the Industrial Training Act 1982, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026
- Department: Department for Work and Pensions
- Made under: Industrial Training Act 1982, Scotland Act 1998
Authorized the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board to impose a training levy on industry employers for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Establishes a statutory levy on employers within the engineering construction industry for three distinct periods covering 2026 through 2028.
It directs the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board to assess and collect payments based on employer emoluments and labor-only contract costs, while providing specific exemptions for small-scale employers and charitable organizations.
The Order applies to all employers engaged wholly or mainly in engineering construction activities in England, Wales, and Scotland.
The Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026
- Department: Department for Work and Pensions
- Made under: Industrial Training Act 1982, Scotland Act 1998
The Order imposed a levy on construction industry employers for defined levy periods between 2026 and 2028, detailing assessment methods, payment terms, and appeal rights for the Construction Industry Training Board.
The Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026 establishes a mandatory levy scheme to fund the expenses of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), effective from March 25, 2026, and applicable across England, Wales, and Scotland.
It outlines the specific levy periods (three periods spanning from the commencement date through to March 2028), defines criteria for determining which employers ('construction establishments') are liable based on their engagement duration and financial activities (emoluments and contract payments over defined 'base periods'), and sets out calculation rates (0.35% of emoluments and 1.25% of relevant contract payments).
The Order also details exemptions for organizations below a £150,000 threshold, procedures for assessment notices, payment deadlines, mechanisms for assessment withdrawal or amendment, and the process and time limits for employers to appeal assessments.