An Introduction to SSIP Accreditation

This course explains Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP), the umbrella forum that allows health and safety pre-qualification assessments from member schemes to be mutually recognised. You will learn why contractors and clients use SSIP schemes, the core criteria assessments are based on and what assessors look for. You will also learn how to prepare good evidence and keep your organisation's accreditation current.
Modules
4
Duration
About 35 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 16

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Explain what SSIP is and how mutual recognition between member schemes works.
  • ✓Describe the benefits of SSIP-recognised assessments for contractors and clients.
  • ✓Recognise how the SSIP core criteria relate to PAS 91 and competence under CDM 2015.
  • ✓Identify the evidence assessors typically expect, including policy, risk assessments, competence and training.
  • ✓Apply good practice to keep an accreditation current and to live up to it on site.

Course contents

  1. Module 1: What SSIP is

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  2. Module 2: The core criteria

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  3. Module 3: What assessors look for

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Module 4: Keeping accreditation current

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  5. Final assessment & certificate