CISTC

What CISTC does

CISTC Ltd (Construction Industry Safety Training Centre) is a UK-based vocational training provider established in 2004 and headquartered in Crondall, Farnham, Surrey. The company is a CITB Approved Training Organisation delivering accredited construction industry training across CPCS plant competence, CITB Site Safety Plus (SMSTS, SSSTS, SEATS), EUSR utility safety passports (SHEA Water/Gas/Power/Drains), NPORS plant registration, NRSWA streetworks, IOSH health and safety, NVQs (Level 2–6), and Smart Awards telecoms courses. It also operates an on-site CSCS Health, Safety & Environment Touch Screen Test Centre.

The business operates from a purpose-built campus comprising a 6,000 sq ft zero-carbon training building (opened 2017) and a second training building with six air-conditioned rooms (opened September 2021), alongside a 4-acre plant training field — a level of physical infrastructure that is unusual for a sub-15-person training business. CISTC delivers open courses at the Farnham centre, on-site training at client premises across the UK, and remote/virtual sessions via Zoom under CITB Appendix Q. Customers are primarily construction employers and individual operatives in the South East, supplemented by government-funded Skills Bootcamps for career starters and a new £100/year CISTC Safety Group membership programme.

Revenue is generated through per-delegate course fees (£250 for a 1-day EUSR Water Jetting Awareness course up to £2,100+ for a 7-day CPCS A12 Excavator Foundation course), the Safety Group membership subscription, and government-funded bootcamp contracts. CISTC Ltd is a private limited company (Registered No: 10948552) operating as a subsidiary within the Natta Group, a diversified construction and civil engineering group employing over 500 workers nationally.

Name

CISTC

Legal name

CISTC Ltd

Website

https://cistc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CISTC is a CITB-approved construction safety training centre in Farnham, Surrey, delivering accredited CPCS, CITB Site Safety Plus, EUSR, NPORS, NRSWA, IOSH, and NVQ courses to construction employers, plant operators, and career starters across the South East of England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Construction safety training
• Plant operator certification
• CPCS accredited courses
• CITB site safety
• EUSR utility training

Headquarters

HQ city

Crondall, Farnham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Construction Safety Training Courses: Revenue generated from delivering accredited training courses including CPCS, CITB Site Safety Plus, EUSR, NPORS, NRSWA, IOSH, NVQs, and Health & Safety courses. Courses range from 1-day to 7-day durations, with pricing varying by course type and candidate experience level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CISTC is a CITB Approved Training Organisation delivering accredited health and safety and plant competency training for the construction industry from a purpose-built facility in Farnham, Surrey. Core offerings include CITB Site Safety Plus courses (SMSTS, SSSTS, SEATS), CPCS plant operator training, EUSR SHEA and utility safety passports, NPORS plant registration, NRSWA streetworks training, NVQs Levels 2-6, and IOSH Managing Safely courses. Supporting services include the CISTC Safety Group membership program and government-funded Surrey Skills Bootcamps.

Product overview

CISTC (Construction Industry Safety Training Centre) is a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO) established in 2004, offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction industry training courses. The core offering consists of CITB Site Safety Plus courses (SMSTS, SSSTS, SEATS), CPCS plant competence training (excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, cranes), EUSR utility safety courses (SHEA Water/Gas/Power/Drains, water jetting), NPORS plant operator registration, NRSWA streetworks training, NVQs (Level 2-6), and general Health & Safety courses (IOSH, first aid, confined spaces). Supporting services include CISTC Safety Group membership (£100/year with 10-20% training discounts), Surrey Skills Bootcamps (free government-funded groundworks training), off-site/on-site flexible training delivery, and the Training Matrix Health Check advisory service. The company operates from a purpose-built 6,000 sq ft training facility near Farnham, Surrey, with 9 air-conditioned training rooms and a 4-acre practical training field.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CITB Site Safety Plus Courses CITB-approved site safety training courses including SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme), SSSTS (Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme), SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme), Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor courses, and Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness, targeted at construction site managers, supervisors, and operatives needing CITB-recognised safety certifications.
• CPCS Courses Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) accredited training for plant operators covering excavators (180° and 360°), telescopic handlers, forward tipping dumpers, ride-on rollers, lorry loaders, cranes, mobile elevating work platforms, and slinger signaller courses, leading to CPCS Red and Blue competency cards for construction site access.
• EUSR Courses Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) accredited training including SHEA utility safety passports (Water, Gas, Power, Drains & Sewers), water jetting courses, and excavation safety training for operatives working in the utilities and infrastructure sectors.
• Health and Safety Courses General occupational health and safety training including IOSH Managing Safely, IOSH Managing Safely Refresher, Managing Sustainably, emergency first aid, confined spaces, asbestos awareness, abrasive wheels, fire extinguishers, manual handling, and mental health first aid, targeted at construction line managers and workforce.
• NRSWA Course New Roads and Streetworks Act training for operatives and supervisors covering excavation, reinstatement, signing, lighting, and guarding in the highway, leading to CABWI Certificate and SWQR ID card, targeted at streetworks and highways contractors.
• NPORS Courses National Plant Operators Registration Scheme training offering traditional 5-year cards and CSCS NPORS cards for plant operations including agricultural tractors, dumpers, excavators, cranes, forklifts, and various other plant equipment, delivered at the Farnham centre or at client premises.
• NVQs National Vocational Qualifications from Level 2 to Level 6 in Plant Operations and other construction trades, required for upgrading CPCS Red Cards to Blue Cards and for CSCS Supervisor/Manager Cards, with experienced worker assessments conducted on-site.
• CISTC Safety Group Membership Annual proactive membership network providing training discounts (10-20%), dedicated account manager, monthly newsletters, seminars, workshops, training matrix support, CITB levy advice, NVQ planning assistance, and quarterly ongoing support, priced at £100 per year and targeted at construction employers seeking ongoing compliance support.
• Surrey Skills Bootcamps Free government-funded two-week groundworks and plant operations bootcamps providing CITB Health & Safety Awareness, NUCO Emergency First Aid, NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper, NPORS Ride-On Roller, and NPORS Plant Machinery Marshal qualifications, targeted at career starters and job seekers in Surrey.
• Highways England Common Induction Course One-day course recognised by Highways England for those visiting or working on the Strategic Road Network (SRN), covering health and safety, hazards, risks, legislation, and best practice for highways workers and visitors.
• Smart Awards Courses Smart Awards accredited courses including SA006 Safe Working In Civils Specification (telecoms), SA002 Underground Safety Specification (gas testing, cover lifting), and SA001 Overhead Safety Specification, primarily for the telecommunications industry.
• WJA Water Jetting Courses Water Jetting Association accredited courses including Water Jetting Safety Awareness (1 day, £250 + VAT) and EUSR High Pressure Water Jetting (2 days, £395 + VAT) for operatives in utilities, construction, drainage, and wastewater industries.
• CISTC Training Matrix Health Check Ongoing advisory service providing free training matrix reviews, CITB levy and grant advice, skills and training bid writing assistance, NVQ planning, and quarterly support to help construction employers manage workforce training compliance.
• Off-site and On-site Training Flexible training delivery at client premises or at CISTC's Farnham centre, covering CPCS, CITB, EUSR, NRSWA, and Health and Safety courses for sites where group bookings or on-site delivery are required, for construction employers and contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% course pass rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Surrey Training GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurrey Training Group works in collaboration with CITB to upskill construction workforces in Surrey and West Sussex. Membership is £100 per annum including 4 meetings per year with keynote speakers, training advice, industry news, and competitive discount from CISTC. Provides networking opportunities for construction trades and businesses of all sizes.
• Greenshields JCBsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with one of the world's largest JCB dealers providing full sales, service and parts support from 8 strategic locations across the South East. Greenshields JCB provides equipment expertise, training support, and ensures alignment with specific equipment and environmental needs of CISTC's training operations.
• Hampshire County Council / Future Skills CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Hampshire County Council's Employment and Skills Hub (ESH) for the Construction Skills Fund project. CISTC provided courses for plant/heavy machinery and streetworks training, as well as CSCS test centre access. The CSF project delivered over 1,100 training places in its first phase with nearly 50% of learners gaining construction employment.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCISTC is a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO) delivering CITB Site Safety Plus courses including SMSTS, SSSTS, SEATS, and Temporary Works training. CITB levy payers can claim rebates on CPCS and CITB courses. CISTC Safety Group delivers seminars alongside CITB guest speakers.
• NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)coreTechnology or IntegrationCISTC is an accredited NPORS training centre offering both Traditional 5 Year Cards and CSCS NPORS Cards. NPORS training can be conducted at CISTC's Farnham centre or delivered at client premises. NPORS is one of the UK's leading accreditation and registration bodies working across construction, industrial, utilities, and agricultural sectors.
• EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register)coreTechnology or IntegrationCISTC is an approved EUSR training centre delivering SHEA passports (Water, Gas, Power, Drains & Sewers), National Water Hygiene, Water Jetting, and Excavation Safety courses. EUSR cards are issued within 28 days of successful completion.
• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)coreTechnology or IntegrationCISTC is a CSCS Health and Safety and Environment Touch Screen Test Centre. Multiple CISTC courses (CPCS, NPORS, SHEA) are CSCS-affiliated allowing card holders access to construction sites without additional CSCS cards. CISTC administers card renewals and notifications for candidates.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationCISTC delivers IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Managing Safely Refresher courses. IOSH Managing Safely is the market-leading health and safety course for line managers, recognised internationally.
• Smart AwardssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCISTC delivers Smart Awards courses including SA001 Overhead Safety, SA002 Underground Safety, and SA006 Safe Working in Civils, primarily for the telecommunications industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Construction College (CITB): CITB's own training arm operating multiple colleges delivering CPCS, Site Safety Plus, and NVQs across the UK. Direct competitor to CISTC's core course portfolio but operates at greater national scale and with the regulator's backing.
• City & Guilds: Major UK vocational qualification awarding body offering NVQs and construction-related certifications. Comparable to CISTC's NVQ L2-L6 delivery and an indirect channel partner for CISTC's regulated qualifications.

Direct peers

• BESA (Building Engineering Services Association) Training: UK construction sector training provider delivering accredited health and safety, technical, and competence courses — competing with CISTC for the same contractor and installer customer base.
• P&A Training: UK-based accredited construction training provider offering CPCS, NPORS, CSCS, and Health & Safety courses. Closely comparable regional competitor to CISTC's core plant and safety training portfolio.
• Acorn Safety Services: UK health and safety training provider delivering CITB, IOSH, NEBOSH, and construction safety courses to contractors — overlapping significantly with CISTC's classroom-based H&S offering.
• CardPlus (NPORS-licensed): UK construction training and card services provider delivering NPORS and CPCS plant operator courses. Comparable to CISTC's plant competence card focus for the same customer segment.

Others

• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health): Awarding body for IOSH Managing Safely courses delivered by CISTC. Indirectly comparable as both an accreditation body and provider of safety training content that CISTC depends on.
• Construction Industry Training Board (CITB): UK industry training board and statutory levy body. CISTC's ATO status and grant funding eligibility depend on CITB; CITB sets the standards against which CISTC competes as an Approved Training Organisation.

Regional players

• Marshall's Training: UK construction safety training provider delivering CITB, SMSTS, SSSTS, and First Aid courses. Comparable regional peer to CISTC, primarily competing in overlapping UK geographies.

Emerging players

• NRC (National Recycling & Construction) Training: Smaller UK construction-focused training provider delivering CPCS, NPORS, and Health & Safety courses. Comparable emerging competitor to CISTC in the same accreditation schemes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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