Deliver training with confidence. Become UKATA approved.
Join a recognised community of asbestos training providers committed to quality, training standards and safer working practices.
More than a membership badge.
UKATA membership offers training providers a range of practical tools, visibility and member support. Benefits are subject to membership approval and applicable UKATA requirements.
Industry recognition
Use authorised UKATA member branding and demonstrate your commitment to recognised training standards and quality assurance.
Training provider directory
Gain a listing in UKATA’s online training provider directory to help potential customers find your business.
CertGen® and certificate validation
Access UKATA certificate generation, online certificate validation and available ID card services.
Member tools and resources
Access myUKATA, CertGen®, TrainPro®, tutor CPD, guidance and exclusive member resources.
Visibility and promotion
Opportunities for member news, social media visibility, events, promotional materials and vacancies.
People and industry connections
Dedicated membership support, UKATA webinars, industry updates and opportunities to contribute to developments.
Find your route to approval.
Your application should reflect the highest category of asbestos training you intend to deliver. Approval is subject to verification, audit and the relevant UKATA syllabi.
Asbestos Awareness
For providers delivering asbestos awareness training, not training for work with asbestos.
Non-Licensable Work
For providers delivering non-licensable work with asbestos training, with asbestos awareness where approved.
Licensable Work
For providers delivering licensable work with asbestos training and other approved categories.
Key membership requirements
Applicants must meet the relevant UKATA Rules of Membership, syllabus and tutor competency requirements, submit suitable training materials, and complete the required verification and audit process. Applicants for practical training categories must also demonstrate access to suitable training facilities.
Members must continue to meet UKATA requirements, use the approved certificate generation system and renew membership annually.
This is a plain-language overview, not a substitute for the official Rules of Membership or application guidance.
Six steps to membership.
Submit your application
Review the relevant membership guidance and requirements, complete the online application and submit the supporting documents and applicable administration fee.
Submit a tutor application
Complete the online tutor application. The tutor’s experience and qualifications are reviewed, and following a successful application, a tutor knowledge test is issued.
Verification
A dedicated Account Manager reviews your submission and supports you through verification.
Audit
Following successful verification, UKATA assesses the relevant training arrangements.
Membership decision
The audit report is considered through UKATA’s membership approval process and the outcome is communicated.
Become a member
Successful applicants pay the applicable membership fee and can access approved member benefits.
More than membership.
As a UKATA-approved training provider, you can access practical systems to support your training business and explore opportunities to expand your approved course portfolio.
Tools and opportunities to support your growth
Generate and manage certificates for UKATA-approved training through UKATA's certificate management system. Certificate credits are purchased separately, from £1.80 + VAT per credit with bulk purchases.
Manage learner registration, online examinations and results for approved tutor-led virtual training, working alongside CertGen®.
Following membership approval, apply to deliver a wider range of UKATA-approved asbestos training courses, subject to the relevant course approvals and requirements.
Clear costs, from application to renewal.
Know what to budget for when joining UKATA and in subsequent years. All figures below exclude VAT.
One-off fee for all new membership applications.
Charged for each required audit.
Per tutor, with registration renewed every three years.
Annual fee by category: Awareness £250, Non-Licensable £500 or Licensable £1,000. The same category fee applies on renewal.
Choose your membership category
These illustrative initial totals include one application, one audit, one tutor registration and the first year's membership. Additional tutors, audits or assessments may increase the total.
Illustrative initial cost
Illustrative initial cost
Illustrative initial cost
View CertGen® certificate credit prices
| Credits purchased | Price per credit | Total (ex VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | £2.00 | £200.00 |
| 250 | £1.95 | £487.50 |
| 500 | £1.90 | £950.00 |
| 750 | £1.85 | £1,387.50 |
| 1,000 | £1.80 | £1,800.00 |
All prices exclude VAT. The price per certificate depends on the credit bundle purchased. Additional courses may have different credit requirements.
What will I pay in future years?
The figures below combine the annual membership fee with scheduled audits in the New Application Guidance (MG001 v3, Appendix 1). They exclude tutor registration renewals (£100 + VAT per tutor every three years), additional audits and other potential charges.
| Category | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 onwards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Awareness | £750 | £250 | £750 | £250 | £750 in Year 6, then alternating £250 / £750 |
| Non-Licensable | £1,000 | £500 | £1,000 | £500 | £1,000 in Year 6, then alternating £500 / £1,000 |
| Licensable | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 annually, subject to the applicable audit schedule |
All amounts exclude VAT. Tutor registration is £100 + VAT per tutor and must be renewed every three years. Audit fees are £500 + VAT per audit. CertGen® certificate credits are purchased separately. Additional assessments or repeat audits may attract further fees. The table illustrates the published audit pattern and is not a fixed quotation; consult the current UKATA Fee Schedule and application guidance before applying.
Know the requirements before you apply.
Please consult the latest official versions before applying. Fees and requirements are governed by the published UKATA documents, not by this page.
What supporting information should I prepare?
What fees apply?
Where can I read the Rules of Membership?
Is membership automatic after submitting the form?
Ready to take the next step?
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Questions about membership? Call UKATA on 01246 824437 or email info@ukata.org.uk.