The nationally recognised safety card for the UK engineering construction industry
The CCNSG (Client/Contractor National Safety Group) Safety Passport is the go-to safety card for anyone working on engineering construction sites across the UK. Managed by the ECITB and trusted by industry for over 30 years, this two-day course gives you the essential health and safety knowledge needed to work safely in engineering construction environments.
Whether you’re a contractor, sub-contractor, or site worker — if you’re working on an engineering construction site, you’ll almost certainly need a CCNSG Safety Passport.
Course Objectives
The CCNSG Safety Passport covers the key health and safety topics required to work safely on engineering construction sites, including:
- Health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices
- Permits to work and site safety procedures
- Safe behaviour at work
- Safe place of work
- Fire and emergency procedures
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Manual handling and safe vehicle use
- Working at height
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- Electricity, noise, vibration and stress
- Scaffolding and access equipment
Duration
2 day
Maximum Delegates
16
Assessment
Written test at the end of each day
Validity
3 Years
Entry Requirements
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Minimum Age 18
FAQs
Who Needs a CCNSG Safety Passport?
The CCNSG Safety Passport is required for:
- All personnel working on engineering construction sites
- Contractors and sub-contractors entering client sites
- Visitors requiring regular site access
- Anyone who needs to demonstrate site safety awareness in an engineering construction environment
Keeping Your Passport Up to Date
Your CCNSG Safety Passport is valid for 3 years. When it’s time to renew, we offer:
- CCNSG Renewal — a one-day course to extend your passport for a further 3 years
- Leading a Team Safely (LaTS) — for supervisors and team leaders taking on greater safety responsibilities
- The ACE Card — an additional qualification recognising your ongoing commitment to safety