NOCN Skills Passport
The NOCN Skills Passport is a secure digital record that brings together an individual’s competencies, qualifications, skills and achievements in one trusted place.
From early career steps to global opportunities, it provides a trusted, verified record of what you can do - helping employers recognise skills at the touch of a button.
NOCN Group has been recording individual credentials for many years. Prior to the acquisition of the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) in 2019, this was delivered through paper-based systems, forming the first evolution of the Skills Passport.
Since the purchase of CPCS, and through continued scheme development, the Skills Passport has evolved significantly. This includes the development of the DigiKey Pilot in 2021, where skills passports were used to automate machine control through API integration on HS2 infrastructure projects. During this period, a credential-led, paper-based passport remained in use.
In 2024, CPCS launched the digital logbook for CPCS cardholders to use via the NOCN Hub. This solution provides essential CPD and competency information, ensuring operators maintain the skills required to operate plant machinery safely and effectively. Competencies are reviewed every five years in line with industry requirements.
Cardholders can access their full credential profile on desktop or mobile devices. Using NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, a simple card tap on a mobile phone enables on-site supervisors to quickly verify an individual’s skills, competencies and valid operating tickets for approved plant categories, all in one place.
Building a Global Skills Hub
NOCN Group is currently running a pilot programme with TCS iON in India. This combines the Skills Passport methodology with an online learning platform and direct routes into the local job market. This initiative represents the first step towards a globally recognised Skills Hub, connecting learning, certifications and career-ready skills with employers worldwide.
What the Skills Passport Offers
- Instant Credential Verification: Verified qualifications and certifications at your fingertips.
- All Your Skills in One Place: From formal certifications to micro-credentials and digital badges.
- Global-Ready Learning: Top-up courses help bridge skill gaps to meet international standards.
- Carding Schemes: Integrated links to industry card schemes, starting with NTTF in India.
Why It Matters
Whether you’re starting your career or looking to go global, the Skills Passport gives you a verified, trusted record of your capabilities — making your skills visible and valuable to employers both locally and internationally.
Coming Soon Worldwide
As the pilot programme progresses, NOCN Group is keen to engage with employers, industry bodies and government departments or agencies. We welcome discussions on how the NOCN Skills Passport can support learners and employees to gain skills, access employment opportunities and demonstrate verified credentials within a single digital solution.