Welcome to the SSS ComPETENCY Passport
THINK SAFE, ACT SMART, BUILD STRONGThe SSS Competency Passport (SSSCP) is more than a compliance tool — it is the trusted, central platform that empowers individuals and organisations across all trades and industries to demonstrate real, auditable competency. From apprentices starting out to self-employed experts and companies at every level, SSSCP ensures you meet and exceed the evolving demands of safety, security, and sustainability.
Designed to effortlessly verify and authorise the skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviours required by today’s toughest regulations, including the Procurement Act 2025, the Passport creates a seamless, transparent record that regulators, procurement teams, and safety officers can rely on — eliminating fragmented, assumption-based tick-box systems.
Whether you’re leading from the boardroom or working on the shop floor, SSSCP gives you continuous, real-time confidence that every individual in your supply chain is competent and accountable — helping you prevent harm before profit and raise industry standards worldwide.
A Global Tsunami of Consequences — Spotlight on Construction and the Built Environment
The construction and built environment sectors don’t just build our infrastructure — they shape our economy, communities, and the future of our planet. Yet, unchecked inefficiencies and unverified competency create a tsunami of financial loss, environmental damage, and social harm that ripple far beyond the worksite.
For example, rework and errors in construction cost over £21 billion every year, draining vital resources and delaying projects that communities desperately need — from housing to schools to hospitals.
This delay isn’t just inconvenient. It directly impacts the NHS and public services, with postponed hospital builds and refurbishments risking patient care and public health.
Environmentally, the waste from rework contributes to carbon emissions and landfill, standing in the way of the UK’s Net Zero targets.
Meeting Net Zero by 2050 demands more than technology — it requires a culture rooted in accountability, verified skills, and sustainable practice.
Failing to act threatens not only the industry but the very fabric of society — our health services, economic stability, and environmental future.
That’s why the SSS Competency Passport provides a trusted, live, and auditable system for confirming skills, enforcing accountability, and aligning the entire supply chain around safety, security, and sustainability.
It’s how construction moves from crisis to control — building a future we can all trust.
From Hackitt to Now: Why Action Can’t Wait
The Hackitt Report revealed fundamental weaknesses in the construction and built environment sector, demanding a profound cultural shift. At its core, this shift requires clear accountability, verified competency, and safety as the uncompromising priority. Dame Judith Hackitt emphasised that no individual or organisation can operate in isolation — meaningful change depends on shared, transparent responsibility.
The UK Government has reinforced this through policies aligned with Net Zero 2050 ambitions, placing sustainability, safety, and proactive stewardship at the centre of construction reform. Competency and compliance are now absolute essentials — not just boxes to tick, but vital measures to prevent costly rework and ensure projects deliver future-proof outcomes.
The SSS Competency Passport answers this call.
It brings the Hackitt recommendations and government policies to life via a dynamic digital platform that verifies Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Behaviour (SKEB). By enabling real-time, shared responsibility—from individual workers to entire supply chains—it delivers trusted evidence for authorisation, validation, and sound decision-making.
Directly supporting the Procurement Act 2023, the Passport replaces assumption-based checks with verifiable data, improving risk management, value, and workforce quality across every project. Integrated tools like Profile Checker and TRACK-IT build a continuous, live, auditable trail, aligned with Golden Thread principles — relevant in the UK and worldwide.
This isn’t merely about compliance; it’s about transforming an industry.
Through collaboration, transparent evidence, and mutual trust, the SSS Competency Passport turns ambition into meaningful, lasting change.
As individuals acquire new skills, knowledge, and experience, their Competency Passport updates instantly. This ensures that those responsible for authorisation have precise, up-to-date information to make well-informed decisions about assigning individuals to critical roles. By confirming qualifications and competencies dynamically, the SSSCP guarantees that only suitably capable professionals are authorised—strengthening transparency, accountability, and safety across every level.
Industry Change Starts with Individuals
SSS Competency Passport Membership: Bespoke Behaviour Programmes
True transformation begins at the individual level. When workers improve how they think, behave, and lead, their positive impact cascades through teams and organisations — elevating safety, boosting performance, and reshaping industry culture from the ground up.
Legislative and Industry Foundations
Key regulations — including the Building Safety Act 2022, CDM Regulations 2015, and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 — set clear expectations for individual competency, ethical decision-making, and leadership accountability. Independent reviews such as the Hackitt Report and standards like BS 99001:2022 reinforce the urgent need for visible responsibility, cultural change, and risk awareness throughout the built environment and related sectors.
Driving Cultural Transformation: The SSSCP Behaviour Programme
The SSS Competency Passport addresses this challenge head-on through its Behaviour Programme. Phase 1 incorporates real-time assessments centred on five essential competencies: Communication, Integrity, Decision-Making, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. All workers complete a multiple-choice assessment tailored to build their bespoke development pathway, while managers and supervisors undergo scenario-based evaluations using the STARR method to measure leadership effectiveness.
Future phases will integrate expert insights and expanded competencies, continuously raising industry-wide behavioural standards. Through this approach, SSSCP fosters a workforce that leads with safety, ethics, and accountability — powering the cultural shift essential for lasting industry improvement.
| Category | Key Benefits |
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| Growth & Development | Behavioural insights drive personalised improvement plans, supporting continuous progress with annual reviews and tracked growth metrics. |
| Leadership & Culture | Enhances leadership skills and ethical decision-making and fosters positive team behaviours to strengthen overall workplace culture. |
| Legal & Compliance | Fully compliant with CDM 2015, Building Safety Act 2022, and GDPR, and tailored to meet specific sector compliance requirements. |
| Assessment & Insight | Utilises AI-driven evaluations covering integrity, teamwork, and problem-solving, complemented by STARR method scenario reflections to monitor development. |
| Engagement & Support | Designed inclusively with no pass/fail grading, enabling anonymous feedback, automated reminders, and bespoke personal development plans. |
Apprentice Passport: Building Competence and Accountability from Day One
It is essential that every apprentice holds an SSS Competency Passport (SSSCP) and is registered on our platform. This ensures they understand their legal responsibilities and are accountable for their competence from the very start of their career.
The SSS Competency Passport provides apprentices with a clear view of the safety, compliance, and professional standards expected within the built environment. More than that, it sets the benchmark for the gold standard they should strive to achieve throughout their development.
Our mission is to raise awareness of these responsibilities, promote positive behaviours and best practices, and embed a culture of accountability as apprentices grow. Throughout their careers, the SSS Competency Passport remains a vital tool—supporting continuous growth, confirming competence, and driving higher industry standards.
Provisional Passport: Recognising Progress and Accountability
An individual holding a provisional SSS Competency Passport in the built environment is currently employed within the sector but has yet to obtain formal qualifications and is not registered as an apprentice.
This provisional status acknowledges their existing role while clearly indicating that they are progressing towards acquiring the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications.
The provisional passport acts as a transparent marker of development and accountability, reinforcing the individual’s responsibility to meet industry standards. It sets a clear pathway toward achieving the gold standard of competence and behaviours essential for success in the built environment.
Full Passport: Certified Competence and Ongoing Accountability
A full SSS Competency Passport is awarded to individuals who have successfully attained all required qualifications within their field.
This passport confirms that the holder meets recognised industry standards and possesses the essential skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to perform competently in the built environment.
Beyond certification, the full passport signifies a commitment to maintaining these high standards throughout their career. It reflects the individual’s understanding of their legal responsibilities and dedication to continuous professional development, ensuring they uphold the industry’s gold standard of competence and behaviour.
This type of SSS Competency Passport is designed for individuals who hold the necessary qualifications to serve in professional or managerial roles within the built environment. It confirms that the individual has demonstrated the skills, knowledge, and experience required to effectively oversee teams, manage projects, and ensure strict adherence to industry standards.
Beyond this, the passport highlights the individual’s accountability in maintaining these high standards and their commitment to working toward the gold standard of competence and safety in their leadership role, reinforcing their responsibility as a leader in the industry.
The SSS Competency Passport register combats fraud and counterfeiting by assigning each member a unique passport membership number and a secure profile within the platform. All documents—including digitally verified training records and certifications—are uploaded directly to the passport, significantly reducing paper waste and supporting global sustainability initiatives. This robust digital system ensures compliance, enhances operational efficiency, and reinforces our commitment to sustainable industry practices.
SSSCP places safety above profit, ensuring that life safety is always the priority, even within budget constraints. Our digital passport system strengthens safety, compliance, and operational efficiency while minimising paper waste and supporting sustainability goals. To further assist the public sector in fulfilling safety obligations, SSSCP provides discounted membership rates, fostering safer and more sustainable practices across all industries.
The SSSCP register, featuring the dashboard, TRACK-IT system, and Profile Checker, streamlines the entire contract lifecycle—from sales and tendering through labour planning, inductions, and supply chain management. It also provides vital support during investigations. By digitising and centralising these processes in line with Golden Thread principles, the system enhances sustainability, drives operational efficiency, and reinforces compliance and safety at every stage.
SSS Compliance Services Ltdis trading as SSS Competency Passport, whose registered office is at 10 Netherfield Lane, Old Church Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0RR.
Company registration number: 15493208
