What is the Training Provider Network?
CITB’s purpose is to support the construction industry to have a skilled, competent and inclusive workforce, now and in the future. The Training Provider Network (TPN) enables us to work together to make training more accessible and improve quality.
A collaboration between CITB and training providers across Great Britain, TPN brings together approved, quality-assured providers from England, Scotland and Wales creating a single, trusted network of members, shaped by a leadership group. The network makes it easier for construction industry employers to confidently access the quality training they want, where and when they need it.
Based on shared insight the network will continue to evolve, addressing the challenges and highlighting opportunities within construction training delivery. It will support business sustainability and growth for providers, with all CITB supported training ultimately delivered through TPN members.
What are the benefits?
As a TPN Member you will:
Connect directly with employers through Employer Networks, supporting business growth
Be recognised by the British construction industry as a training provider who delivers quality-assured training
Have access to valuable industry insights for planning training provision at national and local levels
Have a collective voice to inform CITB and other key stakeholders
Have the support of a dedicated team of relationship managers and quality assurance experts
Build stronger relationships with employers, creating better work placements and employment opportunities for new entrants
You will have access to the Construction Training Directory if you offer short courses. A powerful marketing tool which is open to all who are interested in construction training, and used by employers looking for CITB grant funded training courses.
TPN quality-assured members will become a trusted, effective source of training for the construction industry, directly addressing critical skills gaps.
Employers using the network will:
Gain easier access to quality-assured training
Have training that meets their specific needs, when and where they want it
Have confidence in training quality and availability
Encounter fewer barriers to training delivery.
Already an ATO, SSP or ITC?
Existing Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) Site Safety Plus providers (SSPs) and Internet Test Centres (ITCs) 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 member.
Please note: It is no longer possible to apply to become an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), however as a TPN member you can apply to deliver short duration training, become a Site Safety Plus provider or Internet Test Centre.
To offer other products or services you will need to apply.
Who can become a member?
Training Provider Network membership is awarded to training providers that deliver training to the construction industry in Great Britain and who meet the TPN approval criteria.
A TPN member could be a commercial training provider, a construction employer's in-house training department, or an educational establishment.
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TPN core values
The Training Provider Network’s core values, which are committed to by its members, ensures that all members and CITB continue to work collaboratively, while still delivering quality training.
Excellence – We deliver high-quality, relevant training that meets the evolving needs of industry and learners
Integrity – We act honestly, ethically and professionally and in the best interest of industry and the learners
Transparency – We communicate clearly and openly about our services, practices and outcomes
Collaboration – We work together, share expertise, and support each other to strengthen the network
Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and commit to continuous improvement
Fair practice – We reject price fixing and unethical conduct and champion a fair market environment
Inclusivity – We support equal access and positive outcomes for all learners.