Application, Selection and Enrolment
You MUST complete the online membership form (if not already an active member) and make payment prior to submitting an application for the Specialist Certificate.
Applications submitted without membership fee payment will not be reviewed.
How to apply:
The next application and enrolment period runs from 1st October 2025 to 12th November 2025.
Applications received at any other time will not be considered.
You will need to:
- download the relevant form (i.e. UK/ RoI or International application)
- complete all details and save a copy
- Please save the file as ‘full name TSP app’ e.g. Joe Smith TSP app
- Any supporting documents required must also be identified by your name
- email to tspapplications@bbts.org.uk
- You will receive an automated response once your email is received
- this is an automated mailbox; please do not send enquiries to this address as they will not be answered
Selection Process:
Review of all applications takes place over a 2-3 week period following enrolment closure You will be notified of the outcome by the 3rd/4th week (may be subject to slight delays dependent upon volume of received applications).
The following criteria are used to sort applicants should the course be oversubscribed:
- Length of BBTS membership
- Personal statement (reasons for applying)
Appeals
If you are unsuccessful there is an appeals process
- Submit your appeal by email within 14 days of the original decision date.
- Outcome of appeal will be returned within 4 weeks of appeal submission date.
Enrolment Process:
- Confirmation of support is required from your manager
- BBTS will contact them by email (please ensure their contact details are correct)
- Any delay in confirmation will postpone your enrolment
- Payment of the deposit (20%) by the 31st of January (following application approval)
- Your place is reserved/ provisional
- Proof of ability to make full payment is confirmed
- Once received, your enrolment is complete
