The National Safety Passport Gains University Accreditation
Posted in Articles on 11/18/2009 03:55 pm by Guest AuthorIndustrial installations and employers who accept persons who have qualified from the National Safety Passport computer based training program have now benefited from further assertion that their employees have the wisdom and expertise to work without endangering safety in a high hazard environment.
The National Safety Passport e-learning program from Cognition Media has been betowed with accreditation from Teesside University. Users have completed the National Safety Passport will now not only benefit from their nationally recognised EMSS (Essential Minimum Safety Standard) Safety Passport card but will furthermore lead to University points counting towards a University Certificate in Professional Development (UCPD) or further university qualification.
This break through shows the National Safety Passport’s standing as an academic as well as a professional qualification further showing the excellent training in industrial health and safety that is delivered.
The program is totally transportable allowing candidates to do it as and when around their other duties. No more need for days away from the job, travelling or overnight costs; a clear winner in today’s economic climate.
The huge cost savings to the industry make the National Safety Passport a popular alternative to more traditional classroom based passport schemes and recognition from both EMSS and now Teesside University further prove the high quality of training that accompanies the cost savings.
At a price of £69.99 (ex VAT) the CBT course includes the nationally recognised EMSS Safety Passport card which can be validated online for authenticity. This will surpass employer’s necessary requirement for the provision of safety, health and environment (SHE) training with a much smaller price tag than those associated with currently established classroom based schemes.
The course has been validated engage the attention of the candidate and improve knowledge retention while making the learning a more enjoyable experience. Comments from both trainees and management has been absolutely positive.