Explanatory note

This Order amends Schedule 1 of the Industrial Training (Construction Board) Order (Northern Ireland) 1964. It removes the provision or continued provision of water, gas, lighting, heating or ventilation activities from the scope of the Construction Industry Training Board in Northern Ireland. From 1 September 2010 employers engaged wholly or mainly in these activities will no longer be liable to pay levy to the Construction Industry Training Board, nor will they be able to benefit from Construction Industry Training Board grant or other support services.

Civil Engineering activities such as the design and construction of bridges, tunnels, roads, railways, dams, pipelines and major buildings remain in scope. Also, the infrastructure for transport, energy, industry and commerce remain in scope.