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The MP Connect card makes site access for drivers in the extractives sector both quicker and simpler

SITE ACCESS CONTROL

Developed by the Mineral Products Qualifi cations Council, MP Connect is a single digital card that speeds up the process of site entry and ensures access to site is only granted to drivers whose competencies match site requirements. It is supported by its own app, which can be downloaded from Google Play for Android.

MP Connect is at the forefront of safety on site, preventing unqualifi ed drivers from gaining access to sites and protecting both people and companies from bad practice.

SKILLS RECORD

The card provides a record of driver skills, and using the app includes a fully integrated learner management system, including toolbox talks and e-learning modules, adding to driver CPCs. Extra discounted training pathways are also among the benefi ts of MP Connect.

Using the app, drivers can activate the system’s geofencing functionality, providing an opportunity to check-in to a site digitally up to 200m from the weighbridge, while parked in a safe place.

CARD ENTRY

Instead of certifi cates and paperwork, MP Connect, which replaces the Driver’s Skills Card, stores all driver records and skills on one card. This card is then scanned prior to entry to site.

Using a simple traffi c light dashboard, the site manager can see if the driver is good to go (green), may need to complete a requirement such as a site induction (amber), or has multiple missing elements and is therefore not qualifi ed for site access (red).

It uses real-time information such as safety alerts and site closures, informing both driver and site about qualifi cation expiry dates and enabling them to plan daily routes and training in advance.

MP Connect is supported by the Mineral Products Association and major operators in the minerals sector. By the end of 2021, for instance, Cemex UK will make MP Connect a mandatory requirement to gain entry to its UK sites.

Drivers who hold the outgoing Driver Skills Card can upgrade by visiting mpconnect.co.uk.

AWARENESS COURSE

Drivers will need to have attended MP Skills’ Site Safety Awareness course to obtain MP Connect. The course provides instruction in mandatory safety, health, and environmental knowledge, and behaviours on and off site, with seven hours of CPC training.

It is designed for all drivers of tippers, mixer trucks and tankers, among other heavy vehicles.

WIDER TRAINING

MP Skills is also a leading provider of face-to-face and online courses in the quarrying, mineral products and mining sectors, all of which count towards drivers’ CPC accreditation. They include: Truckmixer, Logical Logistics and Vulnerable Road Users. Employer-led apprenticeship schemes, available for both levy and non-levy paying employers, are also available.

For more information call 0115 983

5755, email enquiries@mpskills.co.uk or visit mpskills.co.uk

What is mp connect?

Developed by the Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC), mp connect is your very own, all-in-one safety solution when it comes to accessing mp connect registered sites. The application carries out requirement checks in a matter of seconds, making the industry a safer place of work for everyone.

The card comes packed with many exclusive benefits:

A record of all your safety training history in one place, along with site inductions and qualification expiry dates Real-time information on site updates such as safety alerts and closures Access to a fully integrated learner management system (LMS) A dedicated library of industry-specific e-learning content A scannable QR code on the back of your card, giving you access to your LMS account Discounts on a variety of CPC courses

How do I receive my card?

To obtain your card, you will need to attend and successfully pass the Site Safety Awareness course, brought to you by MP Skills.

The interactive training provides you with essential safety knowledge and 7 hours of CPC.

We offer the following range of Driver (CPC) training courses:

•Site Safety Awareness •Truckmixer Awareness •Logical Logistics •Vulnerable Road Users

Get in touch with us to obtain your card, or to book your place on one of our courses.