How to become a TPN member

Applying to become a Training Provider Network (TPN) member is straightforward, with support available to help you complete your application successfully.

On this page:

• Types of training categories
• What you'll need
• How to apply
• More information
• TPN documents and policies
• What next?
• Support

Types of training categories

There are four types of training categories that a training provider can apply to offer. They are defined as follows:

• Endorsed: You are delivering training that that is not standardised or accredited by CITB or an awarding organisation but supports the construction industry. This includes ‘soft skills’ training e.g. ICT, management, back-office, and non-standardised training.
• Recognised: You are delivering training that is approved by an awarding organisation e.g. City & Guilds, or qualifications regulated by Ofqual, SQA or Qualification Wales
• Assured: You are delivering training that can be mapped against appropriate CITB Short duration training standards
• Licensed: You want to deliver CITB Site Safety Plus (SSP) courses, or become an Internet Test Centre (ITC) for the CITB HS&E test.

What you’ll need

To complete your application you will need to have the following information available:

• Your Companies House registration number (if applicable)
• Your company’s registered name, trading name, registered address, contact details and details of your company accounts department
• Organisation name (if not a company), trading name, registered address and contact details including for accounting purposes
• Sole trader name (if applicable), address, contact details and accounts information
• Your CITB Levy Registration Number (if applicable)
• Your registered charity number (if applicable)
• Proof of approval from any Awarding Organisations (if applicable)
• Appropriate authority within your organisation to sign the Forms of Agreement with CITB.

The important stuff - You should also read the 'TPN documents and Policies' section below, before submitting an application to be sure you understand your obligations.

How to apply

Existing Approved Training Organisations (ATO), Site Safety Plus (SSP) providers or Internet Test Centres (ITC)

ATOs, SSPs or ITCs in England, Scotland and Wales are being invited to webinars to learn more about the Training Provider Network, what it is, the benefits of membership and how to become a TPN member.

As an existing provider you can apply to deliver assured short duration training, recognised training, or become a Site Safety Plus provider by logging into the portal & selecting the ‘apply for new products’ tab.

To become an Internet Test Centre, you will need to complete this application form.

For support please contact us.

Not an existing member?

You can apply here...

Site Safety Plus (SSP)

A TPN member delivering Site Safety Plus products.

Internet Test Centre (ITC)

A TPN member and Internet Test Centre (ITC) for the CITB HS&E Test.

All other training categories

To become a TPN member offering any other training, including short duration training fill in this online form.

More Information

More information about the Licensed category, and how to apply if you’re based in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands can be found on:

Site Safety Plus

Internet Test Centre – for the CITB HS&E Test

TPN documents and policies

• TPN Agreement (PDF, 433KB)
• TPN Provider Handbook (PDF, 4.5MB)
• TPN Principles of Membership (PDF, 117KB) 
• TPN Core Values (PDF, 101KB)
• Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF, 211KB)
• Appeals Policy (PDF, 236KB)
• eLearning and eAssessment Policy (PDF, 283KB)
• Counter Fraud, Malpractice and Maladministration Policy (PDF, 225KB)
• Fees List (PDF, 252KB)
• Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments Policy (PDF, 255KB)

What next?

Once submitted, your application will be processed by CITB within 10 working days.

Our Quality Assurance team will support you throughout the process and request any additional details needed. Successful applicants will receive a Form of Agreement (FoA) for digital signature and contact details for their Senior Quality Consultant, who will be able to help with any quality assurance queries.

We’ll send you a Welcome Email to confirm that your Membership has been activated once the signed FoA has been received. It will also give you access to a members-only site containing the Handbook, support materials and lots of useful information. Within 10 working days of joining, your Training Provider Relationship Manager (TPRM) will contact you. They’ll help you make the most of your Training Provider Network membership.

Support

Your Training Provider Relationship Manager (TPRM) will support you and ensure you get the most out of your membership. Please share any feedback, queries, requests or suggestions with them, or email us at tpnenquiries@citb.co.uk