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
• TPN application routes
• Before you apply
• Submitting an application
• Policies
• 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.

TPN application routes

There are three application routes

• Existing ATO, SSP, ITC
• New Provider - Endorsed, Recognised or Assured categories
• New Provider - Licensed category - SSP or ITC

Existing Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) Site Safety Plus Providers (SSPs) and Internet Test Centres (ITCs)

If you are currently an ATO, SSP or ITC we’ll be in touch to support you becoming a TPN member.

You will need to follow the relevant application routes if you wish to offer additional products or services.

New provider - Endorsed, Recognised or Assured categories

If you are a new provider to CITB offering training in the endorsed, recognised or assured categories learn about the benefits of joining the TPN.

If you’d like more information please use this form to contact us.

Or Apply now by completing the online application form.

New Provider - Licensed category - SSP or ITC

Please select the product you would like to be licensed for

Site Safety Plus (SSP)

An Internet Test Centre (ITC) for the CITB HS&E test

Before you apply

Review the Types of training categories to understand which category the products or services you wish to offer are included in.

Then download and read the following documentation:

• TPN Agreement (PDF, 437KB)
• TPN Provider Handbook (PDF, 4.5MB)
• TPN Principles of Membership (PDF, 117KB) 
• Fees List (PDF, 219KB)

Submitting an application

You will need to have the following information available when you complete your application.

• 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.

Ready to apply?

Complete the online application form