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The National Safety Passport Gains University Accreditation
January 14, 2010
Industrial loctions and employers accepting persons who have qualified from the National Safety Passport computer based training program have now got another assurance that their staff have the knowledge and expertise to work safely in a high hazard environment.
The National Safety Passport CBT course from Cognition Media has got accreditation from Teesside University. Candidates have qualified from the National Safety Passport will now not only be awarded their nationally accepted EMSS (Essential Minimum Safety Standard) Safety Passport card but will in addition qualify for University points facilitating a University Certificate in Professional Development (UCPD) or another university qualification.
This break through shows the National Safety Passport’s position as an academic as well as a professional qualification further more quanifying the excellent training in industrial health and safety that is delivered.
The program is completely portable permitting users to do it as and when around their other duties. No more need for loss of working time, travelling or overnight costs; a no brainer 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 the low cost of £69.99 (ex VAT) the e-learning 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 with a much smaller price tag than those associated with more traditional schemes based in the classroom.
The training has been demonstrated retain 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 completely positive.
