How does is work?

Overview of the system

             

 
The Skills Passport Concept comprises five key elements:-
 

1.  A web based accessible learner database that provides a registry of training records for individual passport holders and the facility to generate a skills passport card. roles, and Qualifications and Industry Training Standards held on the Nuclear Industry Training Framework (NITF).  The Nuclear Industry Training Framework has been developed by Cogent Sector Skills Council and endorsed by employers through the Skills Passport User Group and the Nuclear Employers Steering Group. 

2.  Dataset repository for Job ContextsJob Contexts are agreed common job roles across industry with which associated competencies are aligned.

3.  Benchmarking tool that supports and enables up-skilling and workforce mobility across the sector – enables existing employee’s skills to be recognised and mapped against defined standard industry Job Context roles, highlighting gaps in skills and/or training.

4.  Training signposting tool which supports up-skilling by signposting learners to Skills Academy Quality Assured training provision (courses/programmes/qualifications) to meet any identified Skills Gaps. Offers a simple modular approach to closing skills gaps through continuous learning and development with accreditation against national industry standards.

5. A reporting suite that generates statistics at industry, regional and corporate levels.

 

For further information on Job Contexts download the factsheet below