The National Safety Passport Gains University Endorsement

20 Feb 2010 @ 9:00 AM

The National Safety Passport Gains University Endorsement

Industrial installations and employers accepting users who have qualified from the National Safety Passport CBT course have now got more assertion that their employees have the knowledge and expertise to work without endangering safety in a hazard laden environment.

The National Safety Passport computer based training program producted by Cognition Media has been bestowed endorsement from Teesside University.

“Teesside University is concerned that all graduates going out into the process industries and associated supply chain have adequate training in health and safety, not only for their own well-being but as managers and professional engineers, setting the standards of practice for other employees” said Dr. Paul Shelton, Assistant Dean for Education Partnerships in the School of Science and Engineering. “We fully endorse the National Safety Passport as an essential step in ensuring that our graduates are equipped to become health and safety ambassadors in the workplace.”

This break through proves the National Safety Passport’s position academically as well as professionally further demonstrating the high quality 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 loss of working time, travelling or overnight costs; a definate plus in the current 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 per person) 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 mandatory requirements to deliver safety, health and environment (SHE) training with a much smaller price tag than those associated with the usual classroom delivered schemes.

The course has been demonstrated retain the attention of the candidate and improve knowledge retention while making the learning a more enjoyable experience. Reviews from both users and management has been absolutely positive.

The huge monetary 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.