The Cross Country Pipelines Health, Safety and Environment (CCPHSE) awareness passport scheme has been developed in conjunction with the pipeline industry in order to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the UK, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines. It is a passport scheme and does not indicate any level of technical competence or skilled expertise.

The scheme is designed for all persons involved in the construction activities of the large diameter cross country pipelines, who require access to sites, both permanent and temporary, including all levels of operatives, supervisors and management. The scheme recognises the need to ensure that both skilled and locally recruited unskilled labour operate to the same high standards of health and safety across the site. A CCPHSE card lasts for three years from the date of training.

The standard CCPHSE scheme comprises 13 modules. All these modules must be completed by all trainees. It is designed to provide on-site evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of health & safety knowledge and awareness.

CCPHSE Transition

Holders of a valid Utility SHEA (Gas) card that features the CSCS hologram are not required to complete the full standard CCPHSE course. Persons who qualify under this route may complete the CCPHSE transition course as an alternative to the complete version. This is due to the amount of material that crosses over from one scheme to the other. The four modules contained within the transition course cover situations specific to cross country pipelines and are expected to take around two hours to complete.

Please note: The transition course is only available to holders of Utility SHEA (Gas) cards featuring the CSCS hologram. Trainees holding Utility SHEA (Core), Utility SHEA (Water), Utility SHEA (Electricity) or Utility SHEA (Gas) without the hologram do not qualify and must complete the full course.

CCPHSE Supervisors

For persons engaged in a supervisory role an additional suite of modules is available. These focus on the health and safety responsibilities of supervisors on site including workplace inspection and risk assessments. The course is delivered from a supervisory perspective and looks at attitudes and behavioural issues for successful leadership. The course is delivered as a one day trainer led session, although trainees are also required to complete various workplace activities. A CCPHSE Supervisor card is valid for three years.

How do I get an Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) Card?

Registration is based on successful completion of a training course. Upon successful completion a cover note will be issued by the trainer and trainees will be registered on the EUSR. Once the necessary paperwork and payment have been received the relevant CCPHSE card will be issued within 10 days. The training session is expected to last for approximately one working day and comprises a trainer lead presentation and assessment. Trainees will be called upon to share their experiences and thoughts throughout to build on the course material.

Training is delivered through a network of trainers who have been trained and approved by Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills). All trainers deliver the same course content and testing. A list of approved trainers and training providers is available here.

CSCS Affiliation

The Cross Country Pipelines Health, Safety & Environmental (CCPHSE) awareness scheme is affiliated with the Construction Skills Certification (CSCS) scheme to allow utility workers access to CSCS controlled sites for purposes of utilities work without the need to complete a separate CSCS card.
For further details please consult our CSCS Affiliation factsheet.