Login / RegisterCTSI Full Membership £142
As a CTSI Full Member, you are on the pathway to becoming a Chartered Trading Standards Practitioner (CTSP), a nationally recognised status. This status not only enhances your professional profile but also promotes the trading standards profession as a whole, highlighting your commitment to excellence recognised by your Institute, peers, and Courts in the UK.
Eligibility
- Statutory qualification to act as an Inspector of Weights and Measures in Great Britain
- Diploma in Trading Standards
- Diploma in Consumer Affairs (Part 2)
- DCATS
- CPCF Stage 2
*CTSI also recognises previous versions of these qualifications.
Full Member
As a Full Member, you can use the post-nominals MCTSI, showcasing your professional commitment. You will have voting rights on key decisions and the opportunity to join the CTSI Council.
Additionally, as a full member, you may be eligible to register as a Chartered Trading Standards Practitioner (CTSP), a valuable credential that demonstrates your ongoing competency to employers and the business sector. You can register here.
CTSI Full Membership (£142) - apply now
Top 3 benefits for Full Members
1) CPPD and Continued Discounts to Training
★ One free delegate pass
To the CTSI Annual Conference, valued at over £585 (currently £195 per day). CTSI's annual, three-day conference is essential for anyone in the Trading Standards profession. Every year, it's jam-packed full of guest speakers - from the profession, from politics and from around the world - talking on all the hot-button topics. There are dozens of Q&A plenary sessions and access to 50+ exhibitors from across the public and private sectors. You'll also get the chance to meet with up to 800 of your peers, from all parts of the country.
★ Discounted CPCF Portfolio Submissions and Exam Entry Fees
Helping you save and further your career.
★ Sustain and prove your competency
With free access to our Continuing Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) Scheme, worth £126.50 + VAT.
★ Exclusive discounts on CTSI training courses
Including the Aspiring Leaders training programme, designed to build confidence and capabilities for officers who would like to develop the skills to take on more responsibility in the future. Also discounts on a plethora of Professional Competency Training offered by CTSI.
★ Access to CTSI Webinars
We support your learning with CTSI run webinars, keep a look out on our social media @CTSI_UK and on the CTSI website for updates.
★ Demonstrate your professionalism
Qualifying members can demonstrate their professionalism with Post-Nominal Letters – MCTSI.
CTSI Full Membership (£142) - apply now
Did You Know? A three-day attendance pass to CTSI's Annual Conference costs more than £585. But, with your Associate Membership, it's FREE.
2) Network with peers across the Regulatory and Trading Standards Profession
★ You can become a member of your nearest CTSI Branch
Receive extra training and networking opportunities in your local area, as well as support from a network of professionals who genuinely want to see you do well in your career - and will help you achieve it.
★ Access to Lead Officers
Receive advice and support through our network of specialist Lead Officers.
3) Tailored Communications:
★ Journal of Trading Standards - our biannual printed magazine
Keeping you up-to-date and informed of what’s happening in the world of Trading Standards.
★ Updates from the online Journal of Trading Standards
Informing you throughout your professional journey.
★ Access to the members-only area of CTSI's website
Login and find your dedicated resource page with exclusive, members-only content.
CTSI Full Membership (£142) - apply now
You can see the full suite of membership benefits here.
Don’t forget!
You can Claim Up to 40% Tax Relief on Membership Fees and Chartered Trading Standards Practitioner (CTSP) registration (depending on your tax band). Complete the tax relief form and return to your local tax office. You can access the form here.
