To provide delegates with the basic knowledge of health and safety for all site personnel required to work on site safely with a lower risk to themselves and others.
Day One
Safe Behaviour
- Introduction
- Importance of productivity
- Legal framework and law enforcement
- Safety problems and safe solutions
- Causal factors of incidents and accidents
- An explanation of “choice” of both action and behaviour
- Discipline – self, external and attitudes
- Consequences of poor safety
Safe Systems
- How work is controlled: employer and employee responsibilities
- Hazards and risk, including exercises
- The risk matrix ALARP and the hierarchy of control
- Permit to work systems
Day Two
A Safe Place of Work
- Fire safety
- Manual handling
- PUWER
- Noise
- HAVS
- Confined spaces
- COSHH
Safety Problems and Safety Solutions
- LOLER
- Asbestos
- Working at height
- Site transport
- Signage
- Excavations
- Electricity and isolation
- Environmental issues
- Accident reporting and RIDDOR
If you are booking with less than 5 working days notice from the course start date please ring 0345 766 7799 to confirm this course.
Delegates working in an industrial environment - from labourers to project managers.
FAQ - I've already attended and successfully passed the SSSTS course, why do I need a Safety passport?
The CITB courses are designed for the construction industry and the CCNSG Safety Passport is specifically designed for the engineering construction industry. The clients on each site specify what the requirements are to work on their sites.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Delegates successfully completing the multiple choice assessments will receive the CCNSG Safety Passport Card valid for 3 years.
CCNSG Safety Passport ECITB Course FAQs
About CCNSG
Q1. What is CCNSG?
The CCNSG Safety Passport is a nationally recognised health and safety qualification used across sectors such as construction, engineering, industrial, power generation, oil, gas, and other related environments. It is intended to support safer working by helping individuals understand site risks and responsibilities.
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Q2. What does CCNSG stand for?
Client Contractor National Safety Group.
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Q3. Who runs CCNSG training?
CCNSG training is administered by the Engineering Construction Training Board (ECITB) and delivered by approved training providers, including HSS Training.
_________________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q4. What is the CCNSG Safety Passport course?
The course is intended to introduce key health and safety principles, including site hazards, legal responsibilities, and safe systems of work. It's commonly required for access to industrial and engineering sites.
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Q5. What’s the difference between the Safety Passport and Renewal Course?
The 2-day Safety Passport is for new delegates. The 1-day Renewal course is for those with a valid or due to expire CCNSG passport who need to extend it for a further 3 years.
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Who Should Attend
Q6. Who is this course for?
Contractors, site operatives, supervisors, maintenance teams and anyone working in engineering, or higher risk industrial settings such as oil refineries, power stations or chemical plants.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q7. Are there any entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements for the course. All delegates are required to have a competent understanding of written and spoken English.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q8. How is the course delivered?
Training is delivered in a classroom environment by one of our approved trainers, using presentations, discussions and real-world site examples.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q9. What should I bring on the day?
Please bring valid photo ID and your National Insurance Number. The course may require PPE and supporting documentation such as forms or declarations. You’ll receive full details after your booking is confirmed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________Q10. Is lunch provided?
Lunch is not provided so delegates are advised to bring their own lunch or make use of nearby facilities. Training centres are equipped with a kettle, microwave and fridge if needed.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q11. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q12. How is the course assessed?
Assessment is completed through 80 multi-choice questions covering all the topics in the syllabus.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q13. What certification will I receive?
Successful delegates receive a CCNSG Safety Passport card, valid for 3 years. Cards are issued by ECITB and sent after successful course completion.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q14. What's the difference between a CSCS card and the CCNSG Safety Passport?
They apply to different sectors. The CSCS card is commonly used in general construction. The CCNSG Safety Passport is designed for engineering and industrial settings, including higher-risk sites such as power, manfacturing and process industries.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q15. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
To provide delegates with the basic knowledge of health and safety for all site personnel required to work on site safely with a lower risk to themselves and others.
Day One
Safe Behaviour
- Introduction
- Importance of productivity
- Legal framework and law enforcement
- Safety problems and safe solutions
- Causal factors of incidents and accidents
- An explanation of “choice” of both action and behaviour
- Discipline – self, external and attitudes
- Consequences of poor safety
Safe Systems
- How work is controlled: employer and employee responsibilities
- Hazards and risk, including exercises
- The risk matrix ALARP and the hierarchy of control
- Permit to work systems
Day Two
A Safe Place of Work
- Fire safety
- Manual handling
- PUWER
- Noise
- HAVS
- Confined spaces
- COSHH
Safety Problems and Safety Solutions
- LOLER
- Asbestos
- Working at height
- Site transport
- Signage
- Excavations
- Electricity and isolation
- Environmental issues
- Accident reporting and RIDDOR
If you are booking with less than 5 working days notice from the course start date please ring 0345 766 7799 to confirm this course.
CCNSG Safety Passport ECITB Course FAQs
About CCNSG
Q1. What is CCNSG?
The CCNSG Safety Passport is a nationally recognised health and safety qualification used across sectors such as construction, engineering, industrial, power generation, oil, gas, and other related environments. It is intended to support safer working by helping individuals understand site risks and responsibilities.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q2. What does CCNSG stand for?
Client Contractor National Safety Group.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q3. Who runs CCNSG training?
CCNSG training is administered by the Engineering Construction Training Board (ECITB) and delivered by approved training providers, including HSS Training.
_________________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q4. What is the CCNSG Safety Passport course?
The course is intended to introduce key health and safety principles, including site hazards, legal responsibilities, and safe systems of work. It's commonly required for access to industrial and engineering sites.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q5. What’s the difference between the Safety Passport and Renewal Course?
The 2-day Safety Passport is for new delegates. The 1-day Renewal course is for those with a valid or due to expire CCNSG passport who need to extend it for a further 3 years.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q6. Who is this course for?
Contractors, site operatives, supervisors, maintenance teams and anyone working in engineering, or higher risk industrial settings such as oil refineries, power stations or chemical plants.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q7. Are there any entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements for the course. All delegates are required to have a competent understanding of written and spoken English.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q8. How is the course delivered?
Training is delivered in a classroom environment by one of our approved trainers, using presentations, discussions and real-world site examples.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q9. What should I bring on the day?
Please bring valid photo ID and your National Insurance Number. The course may require PPE and supporting documentation such as forms or declarations. You’ll receive full details after your booking is confirmed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________Q10. Is lunch provided?
Lunch is not provided so delegates are advised to bring their own lunch or make use of nearby facilities. Training centres are equipped with a kettle, microwave and fridge if needed.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q11. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q12. How is the course assessed?
Assessment is completed through 80 multi-choice questions covering all the topics in the syllabus.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q13. What certification will I receive?
Successful delegates receive a CCNSG Safety Passport card, valid for 3 years. Cards are issued by ECITB and sent after successful course completion.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q14. What's the difference between a CSCS card and the CCNSG Safety Passport?
They apply to different sectors. The CSCS card is commonly used in general construction. The CCNSG Safety Passport is designed for engineering and industrial settings, including higher-risk sites such as power, manfacturing and process industries.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q15. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Delegates working in an industrial environment - from labourers to project managers.
FAQ - I've already attended and successfully passed the SSSTS course, why do I need a Safety passport?
The CITB courses are designed for the construction industry and the CCNSG Safety Passport is specifically designed for the engineering construction industry. The clients on each site specify what the requirements are to work on their sites.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Delegates successfully completing the multiple choice assessments will receive the CCNSG Safety Passport Card valid for 3 years.
