- What is a health and safety training Passport?
A health and safety training passport is similar to any other industry passport. It allows
the holder access to a passport-controlled work environment.
- Why should I offer the SPA Passport scheme?
This is the leading multi-industry health and safety training passport scheme. A
number of key industry sectors have already developed - in partnership with us -
tailored industry-specific training packages and we are currently working with many
more. Safety Pass Alliance is an organisation providing a safety passport scheme
to many industrial sectors.
This industry-led, nationally recognised scheme reflects proposed Health and Safety
Executive (HSE) syllabus guidance.
There is a high level of demand for the SPA Passport programme. The scheme represents
a UK-wide commercial opportunity, giving you the chance to open up new markets for
your business.
- How can I become an SPA Passport trainer?
You will need to hold the NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) as the minimum health
and safety qualification and you will need relevant training delivery experience
and/or a training qualification. You will also need to attend a familiarisation
session which explains the background to the scheme and the administration procedures
in detail, and ideally the Passport training day for each training package that
you plan to deliver.
If, for example, you want to offer the core day, it is recommended that you undertake
the core day training and pass the assessments yourself. Some sectors require trainers
to have additional industry-specific knowledge.
There are a number of information leaflets available for you, including Prices,
Applications and Training Materials Orders. Please click on the links below to download
the form(s) you require:
- How long does the training take?
The training is currently designed to be delivered over one or two days. The core
day is generic to all industries and forms the first day of training. The second
day, if required, covers sector-specific training.
- What's in the SPA Passport package?
Each training package includes a CD version of the slides, tutor workbook, pocket
guide for delegates, administration guide and end assessments.
- What do successful Delegates get?
A robust, secure plastic photocard, valid for three years, is given to each participant
who completes the training successfully. The Passport, issued within 15 working
days, features photo and personal information. The Passports are printed using a
process which embeds the dye in the card - similar to the UK driving licence. Printed
cards are coated with a holocote finish to ensure the Passport is tamper-proof.
- How is the Passport checked?
All Passport details are held on a central database which can be interrogated by
clients for validity.