The MPQC/SPA Minerals Contractor Safety Passport is a nationally recognised qualification that certifies contractors working in the mineral products sector (e.g. quarries, cement, asphalt, and aggregates) have received health and safety training specific to the industry.
SPA Contractor Safety Passport Training
The SPA Contractor Safety Passport, also known as the MPQC SPA Quarry Contractor Safety Passport, is a widely recognised requirement for contractors working across the mineral extraction and mineral products sectors. This essential qualification provides core Health, Safety and Environmental awareness to support safe working on quarry and mineral sites.
Whether you know it as the SPA safety passport, MPQC quarry passport, or simply the quarry safety passport, this is the same industry-recognised qualification that opens doors to contractor opportunities throughout the mineral products sector. The course raises awareness of common site hazards, reinforces safe working practices and supports contractors in minimising risk in line with MPQC standards.
Successful delegates achieve the Level 2 MPQC Award in Understanding Safe Working for Contractors in Extractives and Building Products Industries Sites. While not a measure of job competence, this qualification demonstrates that individuals understand expected safety behaviours on active sites.
Flexible Training Courses
- Closed courses – host a course at your site for your employees or your contractors
- Virtual Open Courses – available during the week or weekends attend this course online
- In-person Open Courses - delivered at Tarmac's National Skills and Safety Park
MPQC / SPA Safety Passport Course Content
Contractors will learn key safety responsibilities, helping them to identify hazards and minimise risks as defined by the Minerals Processing Industry employers and MPQC. The course also includes:
- Personal responsibilities and basic health and safety law
- How accidents occur, unsafe behaviours, and how to prevent them
- The purpose, use, and care of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- The importance of plant, equipment, and safe driving practices, including safe reversing
- Site hazards and understand how to minimise associated risks
- Suitable and sufficient risk assessments
- Safe Systems of Work, and permit-to-work procedures
Whilst it is not mandatory for contractors to hold this passport, it is highly recommended by employers and forms part of the approval process for an MP Connect Contractor card on site.
What is the MPQC / SPA Quarry Contractor Safety Passport course?
Successful candidates will also achieve a Level 2 MPQC award in Understanding Safe Working for Contractors in Extractives and Building Products Industries Sites (QCF).
Obtaining the MP Connect Card
By holding a valid MPQC/SPA Minerals Contractor Safety Passport, you can apply for your MP Connect profile and MP Connect Card. Find out more about MP Connect.
Contact our team today to find out more about the MPQC / SPA Minerals Contractor Safety Passport. We offer flexible delivery options to suit your needs. The course can be delivered on your site to minimise disruption, or delegates can attend one of our open courses at Tarmac's National Skills and Safety Park.
Contact our team to check course dates or arrange on-site delivery.
Please Note: The safety passport is not a measure of competence, but it is something all contractors operating within these industries are commonly expected to hold. This includes self-employed workers, subcontractors, and trainers operating in quarrying, concrete, cement, and asphalt environments.
