What is the ECITB?

The ECITB stands for the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board. It’s a non-departmental public body in the UK responsible for supporting skills development and workforce training within the engineering construction industry. Funded by a statutory levy on employers in the sector, the ECITB provides nationally recognised qualifications, course standards, and funding support to ensure a safe, skilled, and productive workforce across major infrastructure projects.

The ECITB is best known for managing industry-critical training schemes such as the CCNSG Safety Passport, Renewal and Leading a Team Safely, and various technical and supervisory qualifications. Whether you're a contractor, supervisor, or site manager, ECITB-approved courses help you meet employer and site requirements while demonstrating commitment to health, safety, and competence. By working closely with employers, training providers, and government, the ECITB plays a vital role in maintaining standards across the UK’s high-risk engineering environments.

What is the CCNSG?

The CCNSG stands for the Client Contractor National Safety Group Safety Passport Scheme. It’s a nationally recognised health and safety qualification designed for workers in the engineering construction and heavy industrial sectors across the UK. The scheme was developed by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to ensure that all site workers understand and can demonstrate basic safety principles before working on high-risk sites.

Reduce Accidents with the CCNSG Safety Passport

Holding a CCNSG Safety Passport shows employers that a worker has completed formal training in areas like hazard awareness, risk assessments, manual handling, working at height, fire safety, and permit-to-work systems. It’s often a mandatory requirement for access to many construction, power, and manufacturing sites. The CCNSG training helps reduce accidents and promotes a consistent safety culture across industries—making it an essential short course for contractors and site workers alike.