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CCNSG Safety Passport Course

The CCNSG Safety Passport is a nationally recognised, ECITB accredited qualification required for access to many UK engineering construction, industrial, nuclear and renewables sites. It provides a consistent safety baseline for contractors, operatives and supervisors working in high risk environments.

This two day CCNSG course covers essential health, safety and environmental awareness, including modern site safety systems, legal responsibilities and expected behaviours in line with HSE requirements. It is designed to ensure individuals can work safely on site and meet client and regulatory expectations.

Bowtec delivers CCNSG Safety Passport training at our Bridgwater and Pyle training centres, with regular course dates available. The qualification is commonly required before site induction and is often checked prior to granting site access.

On successful completion, delegates receive a temporary CCNSG Safety Passport valid for six weeks, followed by the full CCNSG card valid for three years, issued by ECITB.

Course Objectives

By the end of the CCNSG Safety Passport course, delegates will be able to:

Understand expected safe behaviours and standards on UK engineering construction and industrial sites
Identify common site hazards, including confined spaces, excavations and asbestos
Apply safe practices for working at height, use of access equipment and basic lifting activities
Understand Permit to Work (PTW) systems and the importance of following safe systems of work
Recognise risks associated with manual handling, hazardous substances, noise and hand arm vibration
Understand the legal framework for health, safety and environmental responsibilities on site

This learning is designed to support site access, safe working practices and compliance with client and regulatory expectations.

Course agenda

CCNSG National Safety Passport – Initial course

Two day classroom course

The initial CCNSG course covers the following key areas:

Safe behaviour and personal responsibility at work
Creating and maintaining a safe place of work
Confined space entry awareness
Excavations and groundworks safety
Permit to Work (PTW) systems
Safe use of access equipment and working at height
Site transport and vehicle safety
Environmental protection and site responsibilities
Safe lifting and manual handling principles
Asbestos awareness
Hazardous substances and COSHH awareness
LOLER awareness (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
PUWER awareness (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
Electricity and isolation procedures
Hand arm vibration risks
Noise awareness

CCNSG Safety Passport – Renewal course

One day classroom course

The CCNSG renewal course focuses on reinforcing key principles and updating knowledge. Topics include:

The impact of accidents on individuals, teams and projects
The importance of safe behaviour and decision making
Legal framework and individual responsibilities
POWRA (Pre Work Risk Assessment)
Permit to Work (PTW) systems
Good practice in construction and industrial site safety

CCNSG Course Dates and Locations

Bridgwater Training Centre
CCNSG Safety Passport
Two day classroom course
Regular monthly dates available

Pyle Training Centre
CCNSG Safety Passport
Two day classroom course
Regular monthly dates available

Duration

2 days (Initial Course)
1 day (Renewal Course)

The CCNSG Safety Passport is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. A 1-day renewal course must be taken before the expiry date to maintain certification.

Certification

CCNSG Frequently Asked Questions:

Who this Course is For:

This course is suitable for anyone who needs access to ECITB recognised engineering construction sites, including:

Industrial contractors and site operatives
Supervisors and team leads
Engineering and maintenance personnel
Individuals working on nuclear, renewables and major infrastructure projects
Anyone whose CCNSG is expired or due to expire

The CCNSG Safety Passport is often checked before site induction and access is granted.

Pre-Training Requirements:

No formal entry requirements for the CCNSG Initial Course.
For the CCNSG Renewal Course, delegates must hold a valid CCNSG Safety Passport. Delegates can attend the renewal course up to 6 months before their card expiry but will retain the original expiry date (plus an additional 3 years).
Important: As of 1st April 2022, the 3-month grace period after card expiry is no longer allowed, meaning delegates must attend the renewal course before their card expires.

Assessment Methods:

Four classroom-based sessions for the initial course, followed by multiple-choice questions at the end of each session.
For the renewal course, three classroom sessions and multiple-choice question papers at the end of each session.

Is CCNSG the same as CITB?
No. CCNSG is administered by ECITB and is typically required on engineering construction and industrial sites.

Do nuclear and renewables sites require CCNSG?
Many nuclear, renewables and major infrastructure sites require CCNSG as a baseline safety qualification.

Where are Bowtec CCNSG courses delivered?
Bowtec delivers CCNSG Safety Passport training at Bridgwater and Pyle.

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