Overview
The Thames Water Safety Passport is a mandatory safety qualification for anyone who needs access to Thames Water operational sites.
This training prepares employees, contractors, and supply-chain partners to work safely within Thames Water environments by covering essential site hazards, environmental responsibilities, and behavioural expectations.
As a result, organisations can demonstrate compliance with Essential Standard 9 (Thames Water Safety Passport Training Requirements) and maintain accurate competency records within SkillGuard for Utilities.
Once delegates successfully complete the course, their certification is recorded in SkillGuard and becomes visible to site access systems before attending operational locations.
This course forms part of Thames Water’s competency framework under Thames Water’s Zero Compromise standards.
Who Should Attend
The Thames Water Safety Passport course is required for anyone who regularly accesses Thames Water operational facilities.
Typical attendees include:
Thames Water employees and approved contractors
Capital delivery and supply-chain partners
Supervisors, engineers, and project managers
MEICA, maintenance, and network teams
Civils and repair teams working on operational assets
Visitors who require routine site access
Before attending the course, delegates must hold an active SkillGuard number issued by their employer.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain Thames Water’s Zero Compromise safety culture
- Identify hazards associated with water and wastewater facilities
- Apply safe systems of work and follow operational site rules
- Recognise environmental responsibilities and pollution-prevention controls
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations and incident reporting procedures
- Maintain training records and competency status within SkillGuard
Assessment & Certification
Learners complete a short assessment to confirm understanding of safety and environmental requirements. Upon successful completion:
- The Safety Passport competency is uploaded into SkillGuard for Utilities
- Certification is valid for three years, in line with Essential Standard 9
Note: SkillGuard card expiry and competency expiry may differ. Employers are responsible for ensuring both remain current.
Key Info
Duration & Delivery
- Duration: Half-day
- Delivery: Live online (Teams/Zoom)
- On-site delivery: Available for group bookings upon request
Pricing & Booking
- £75 + VAT per person
- Group and on-site delivery: Price on Application (P.O.A.)
Tier 1 - SHEQ Manager
“Jon Wallis brings health and safety on Thames Water sites to life. Engaging and insightful. Involving everyone on the call to engage, add their thoughts. I observed an obvious shift in perception from people on the course from the start to the finish and this is testament to the delivery and content and personality Jon brings to the course. Would highly recommend this course. “
Key Information
- Service: Thames Water Safety Passport
- Requirement: Mandatory for TW operational site access (ES-9)
- Format: Live online
- Duration: Half-day
- Cost: £75 + VAT
- System: Recorded in SkillGuard for Utilities
- Validity: 3 years
- Prerequisites: Active SkillGuard number (issued by employer)
- On-site training: Available for groups
Why the Thames Water Safety Passport Matters
Working on live water and wastewater infrastructure introduces a range of operational risks. Therefore, Thames Water requires a consistent safety standard for everyone entering its sites.
This training ensures that personnel:
- Recognise hazards associated with water and wastewater operations
- Follow Thames Water’s Zero Compromise safety culture
- Apply safe systems of work and site rules
- Protect the environment through responsible operational behaviour
Consequently, organisations strengthen both safety performance and compliance across their projects.
Course Content
The course covers the core safety and environmental topics required for Thames Water site access:
- Thames Water’s safety principles and leadership expectations
- Roles, responsibilities and communication standards on operational sites
- Hazards, risks and control measures for clean and wastewater environments
- Environmental protection, waste management and pollution-prevention obligations
- Local rules, inductions and site-specific behaviours
- Emergency procedures, incident reporting and escalation
- Using SkillGuard to record competencies and verify authority to work
Course Content
FAQs
Benefits for Learners and Managers
Completing the Functional Safety Foundation course delivers the following benefits:
- Improved safety culture: Personnel gain an appreciation of the role of functional safety in preventing accidents and reducing risk.
- Regulatory compliance: Understanding IEC 61511 and related standards helps organisations meet legislative requirements and industry best practice.
- Enhanced competence: The course forms part of the CompEx competency pathway, supporting future progression to more advanced modules.
- Cross‑functional awareness: Both technical and non‑technical staff develop a shared language and understanding, improving collaboration across departments.
- Cost‑effective training: With no prerequisites and flexible delivery options, FSF is an accessible introduction to functional safety for a broad audience.
Course Content
- Functional safety principles – introduction to functional safety, safety integrity levels (SIL) and the role of SIS.
- Standards and regulation – overview of IEC 61511 and IEC 61508, differences between sector‑specific standards and how they integrate with ATEX/DSEAR requirements.
- Lifecycle phases – hazard and risk analysis, specification of SIFs, design and engineering, installation, validation, operation, maintenance and decommissioning.
- Testing and proof concepts – types of proof testing, coverage and interpretation of test results.
- Overrides, inhibits and management of change – safe management of overrides and inhibits, and the importance of robust procedures.
- Assessments and audits – conducting functional safety assessments and audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Course Outcomes
- Understand Thames Water safety expectations and behaviours
- Recognise hazards and apply safe systems of work
- Demonstrate pollution-prevention and environmental awareness
- Follow emergency and reporting procedures
- Maintain valid training status in SkillGuard
Who Should Attend
- Thames Water employees and contractors
- Supervisors, engineers, operatives and project teams
- Supply-chain partners and MEICA/civils contractors
Delivery & Pricing
- Half-day online training
- £75 + VAT per person
- Group/on-site delivery P.O.A.
Certification & Recognition
- Certification recorded in SkillGuard
- Valid for 3 years
- Required for Thames Water site access (ES-9)
FAQs
No. This is a Thames Water-specific training requirement recorded in SkillGuard, not EUSR.
If your work involves clean water networks or restricted operations, a valid EUSR Blue Card is also required.
Yes. Employers must register the delegate in SkillGuard before attending.
Certification is valid for three years.
Yes. On-site delivery can be arranged for groups and tailored to operational needs.
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