The National Safety Passport Gains University Accreditation
Monday, November 23rd, 2009 | Great Sites
Industrial installations and employers who accept people who have passed the National Safety Passport e-learning program have now got more reassurances that their employees have the knowledge and expertise to act in a safe manner in a high hazard environment.
The National Safety Passport computer based training program from Cognition Media has got endorsement from Teesside University. Candidates have completed the National Safety Passport will now not only be awarded their nationally endorsed EMSS (Essential Minimum Safety Standard) Safety Passport card but will in addition be eligible for University points to count towards a University Certificate in Professional Development (UCPD) or another university qualification.
This new development shows the National Safety Passport’s esteem as an academic as well as a professional qualification further more demonstrating the high quality instruction in industrial health and safety that is delivered.
The program is totally transportable facilitating trainees to fit it in around their other duties. No more need for time taken away from work, 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 cost of £69.99 (ex VAT) the computer based training program 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 at a fraction of the costs associated with currently established classroom delivered schemes.
The instruction has been validated retain the attention of the candidate and improve knowledge retention while making the learning a more enjoyable experience. Comments from both candidates and management has been completely positive.