Energy Skills Passport

Welcome to the System Overview & User Guide for Energy Skills Passport

System Overview

Energy Skills Passport - Empowering the offshore energy workforce

The Energy Skills Passport is a new digital solution for the offshore energy workforce that supports a smooth, flexible and cost-efficient transition back and forth between offshore energy sectors.

Set to be released in early 2024, the Energy Skills Passport supports the success of our future integrated energy industry by removing barriers to transition and empowering a highly skilled agile workforce.

About the Energy Skills Passport

The Energy Skills Passport is being developed as part of the North Sea Transition Deal People & Skills Strategy. It is an innovative solution that will support the creation of an agile workforce, enabling the offshore energy workforce to work seamlessly across different industry sectors.

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A streamlined process

Underpinned by mapped standards that are mutually recognised across the different energy sectors, the Energy Skills Passport reduces barriers to cross-sector transition by removing the repetition of training and streamlining operational processes.

Empowering the workforce

Recognising the importance of an agile and dynamic workforce in achieving the UK’s net zero ambitions, the Energy Skills Passport empowers the workforce to pursue transition opportunities and will help keep valuable transferable skills within the industry.

Future-proofing careers

The workforce is at the heart of the Energy Skills Passport, as workers will be able to use the solution to view their current qualifications, understand the recognised qualifications required to move between sectors, and explore future career pathways in the industry.

Understanding the different users of the Energy Skills Passport

The Energy Skills Passport is open to all users from workers, managers, career advisors and more. See below overview of some of these users and the benefits each have using this system.

Please click on the Job Role to learn more about the benefits of the Energy Skills Passport

I am an Energy Worker

I will be able to view my existing qualifications & training (currently stored in multiple systems) in a single Skills Passport solution
I will be able to use the Skills Passport to confirm that I have the recognised core pre-mobilisation qualifications & training to access a worksite in a specific sector
I will be able to use the Skills Passport to see which roles in different sectors recognise my qualifications & training and see any additional training I would need to complete to transition

I am a Training & Competency Co-ordinator, Supervisor or Manager

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I work in Recruitment & Operations

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As a member of the Recruitment or Operations team…
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Standards Mapping

As the UK energy industry is changing, there is a growing need for a workforce that can easily move back and forth between sectors. For the workforce, there are new and exciting opportunities in the renewable's sectors. For employers, there is demand for an agile and dynamic workforce as the industry becomes integrated across sectors.

Traditionally, the need to complete training and qualifications to transfer into a different sector has created obstacles to transition, both in terms of time and money for employers and individuals. There is overlap between the qualifications that are currently issued by different awarding bodies; however, without a system in place to recognise workers’ equivalent training, duplication is common.

During the development of the Energy Skills Passport, we worked with sector skills bodies, regulators and offshore energy companies to map and confirm the standards that are recognised between sectors. This industry-wide agreement to recognise qualifications and training across sectors is fundamental, as it removes the duplication of training as the workforce look to both transition and work seamlessly between sectors in the energy industry. Following Skills Passport implementation, the mapped standards will be kept up-to-date with the latest qualifications & training and any changes will be communicated to the industry. These mapped standards are the foundations of the Energy Skills Passport as it helps deliver a just transition for the energy workforce.

Please click on the categories below to learn more about the standards that have been mapped across the industry and underpin the Energy Skills Passport.

Technical Qualifications and Training

Technical Qualifications & Training are courses required for the ongoing management and maintenance of technical assets within different industries
These are the qualifications and training that the workforce would need to have to transition between sectors whilst continuing to perform their roles with no impact on their technical performance

Safety and Survival Training

Safety & Survival Training is critical training enabling workers to safely perform their roles both in an onshore and offshore capacity
Currently, there is sector-specific Safety & Survival Training for both the Oil & Gas (BOSIET / MIST) and Wind Sectors (GWO Basic Survival Training)
OPITO are working with GWO to identify collaboration opportunities to map Standards between their different Safety & Survival Training Courses, looking at individual training modules and areas of overlap for mutual recognition

Specialist Emergency Response

Specialist Emergency Response training is preparation for workers to react to and deal with critical emergencies that may arise onshore or offshore
Not every member of the workforce has Specialist Emergency Response training; however, it is a key consideration to support the ongoing safety of the workforce when transitioning between sectors

User Guide

Welcome to the Energy Skills Passport user guide, your comprehensive resource for navigating the dynamic offshore energy landscape.

Developed as part of the North Sea Transition Deal People & Skills Strategy, this digital solution empowers you to transition effortlessly between sectors, fostering a highly skilled and agile workforce. Explore how to leverage this innovative tool to streamline your career path, remove barriers to success, and embrace the opportunities of an integrated energy industry.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, embark on a journey of flexibility, efficiency, and empowerment with the Energy Skills Passport as your trusted companion.

Please use the navigation panes down the left hand side to go through each section of the guide, you can also use the tiles below to navigate through the different sections of this guide.


Setting up your profile	Viewing career opportunities	Accessing a worksite

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section! Here, you'll find answers to some of the most common inquiries that users like you have about our product.

Feel free to explore the FAQs below and discover the solutions you're looking for. If you don't find what you're searching for, don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Support Team for further assistance.

Create account/Sign in

How can I update my password or recover a forgotten one?
- Access the 'Forgot your password?' link found on the sign-in screen.
What should I do if I haven't received the verification email necessary to create my account?
- If you haven't received the verification email, it's possible the email address was entered incorrectly. Please contact support to resend the verification email. The new email will remain valid for 24 hours.
What is the purpose of requiring my postcode?
- Postcode information is necessary for reporting purposes.

Account Management

How do I update my email address?
- Currently, you are unable to change your email. Please contact support for assistance in updating this.
Why can't I modify my personal details such as first name, last name, or date of birth?
- Modifying personal details within the app is restricted to minimise the risk of data mining. If changes are needed, please contact support for assistance.
What is the purpose of the experience section?
- The experience section allows you to input your previous employment history. It consists of free text fields and is not verified by your employer

Setting up integrations

What should I do if I'm facing difficulties connecting to a source system?
- To establish a connection, it's crucial that your name in the Skills Passport matches the Source system ID in the source system's database. First, double-check that the ID is entered correctly. Then ensure your name in the Skills Passport matches how it appears in the source system.
Why am I limited to connecting only to Vantage or Credly?
- Currently, Vantage and Credly are the only integrations we support. However, we are actively working on connecting to more integrations in the future.
How can I remove my source system connections?
- Removing connections once they've been set up isn't possible at the moment. Please raise a support ticket for assistance with this matter.

Qualifications Page

Why are my qualifications missing from my qualifications page even though I'm connected to source systems?
- All information is pulled directly from the source systems. If qualifications are missing, please contact the source systems directly. Before doing so, ensure that all filters are turned off.
What should I do if the Skills Passport displays incorrect data for my qualifications, such as an incorrect expiry date?
- Since all information is sourced from the source systems, it's best to contact them directly to address any inaccuracies.
Where can I find my expired qualifications within the app if I have many?
- You can manage your qualifications within the app by sorting and filtering them. By default, we hide expired qualifications.
What should I do if my qualifications page displays incorrect information, such as an incorrect expiry date?
- Since all data is retrieved from the source systems, it's recommended to contact them directly to rectify any discrepancies.
Why aren't my qualifications updating?
- Qualifications are updated from the source systems every time a user signs into the app. If you're experiencing issues, please ensure you're signing in correctly and if so please contact support for assistance.

Share Qualifications

How do I share my qualifications with another individual?
- To share your qualifications, navigate to the qualifications page and click the 'Share' button. You can then copy the displayed link and send it to the recipient outside of the Skills Passport. Alternatively, if they're present with you, they can scan the QR code provided.
Why doesn't the PDF generated when I share my qualifications include all of them?
- The PDF reflects the qualifications based on the sorting and filtering applied on the qualifications page. To include all qualifications, ensure all filters are turned off before generating a new link by clicking the 'Share' button again.
My shared link for qualifications has expired. How can I generate a new one?
- Simply click the 'Share' button again. Each time this action is taken, a new link with a fresh three-day expiry is generated automatically

Skills mapping

Why does the Skills mapping page show my qualification as 'Unknown' even though I've achieved it?
- The 'Unknown' status may appear for several reasons:
  - You haven't achieved the qualification, so it's not pulled through from your connected source systems.
  - The qualification may be in your Skills Passport but has expired.
  - Although you've achieved the qualification, you haven't set up an integration to this data source.
  - Skills Passport doesn't currently support integration with this particular data source.
If I've obtained all the listed qualifications for a job role, does that guarantee me a job?
- Having the required qualifications doesn't automatically ensure immediate job placement. Additionally, some employers may have specific training or qualification preferences beyond those listed.

Product Help & Support

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