Information for training providers

We hope that this page provides information to support you in working with us both now and in the future.

Let us know if you have any questions in relation to the information on this page, or any additional information that you would like to see on here.

Email us at programmeadmin@ecitb.org.uk or, if CCNSG related please contact safetypassport@ecitb.org.uk

The ECITB approves training providers to deliver training and assessment for more than 80,000 learners each year.

There are currently more than 200 Approved Training Providers in the UK and internationally. Training providers are licensed by the ECITB to deliver:

• CCNSG Safety Passport Scheme

• International Health and Safety Passport Scheme

• Training Standards

• Technical Tests

• Supervisor and personal skills ECITB training courses

• Project control ECITB training courses

Initially, we ask that you contact our team via programmeadmin@ecitb.org.uk to express your interest.

From there, a team member will be in touch to make sure you meet the ECITB’s Approved Training Provider criteria, and then explain the application process and associated licence fees.

Introductory Presentation
Training Provider Application Guidance

If you are seeking to extend your delivery of ECITB training and testing please download the application form below, complete and email to programmeadmin@ecitb.org.uk

• Licence extensions

• New training and/or testing premises

• New disciplines and therefore practical resources/rig

• If you are seeking approval for new premises

Approval form for licence extension

If you wish to add additional trainers, examiners or additional centre staff please refer to the application criteria guidance, complete the application form ensuring you provide all the information requested (this will help ensure the process runs efficiently) and email it to programmeadmin@ecitb.org.uk

Trainer/Examiner Approval Application Form
Approval Criteria
Process Flowchart

ECITB training standards set out the requirements our industry have requested for training and testing in a range of disciplines, if you have developed training to meet these requirements you can apply for ECITB approval of your course through the ECITB provider course approval scheme (PCAS). You must hold a valid ECITB approved training standard provider licence in order to do this.

More information on the provider course approval scheme (PCAS)

See the attached spreadsheet for application review weeks.  In summary these are:

  • Trainers / Examiners – 1st week in the month
  • PCAS courses – 2nd week in the month
  • Providers – 3rd week in the month

Submit for approval a month in advance by Friday 3.30pm.

Course catalogue front cover showing workers in a meeting on site

ECITB course catalogue

Front cover of Technical Tests catalogue showing two men in overalls working.

ECITB technical tests catalogue

Training standards course catalogue front cover

ECITB training standards catalogue