What is a health and safety training Passport?
A health and safety training passport is similar to any other 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 link below to download them.

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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 trainees get?
A robust 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 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.

If required, successful trainees can also be issued with a temporary card immediately after they complete the assessments.

How is the Passport checked?
All Passport details are held on a central database which can be interrogated by clients.