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CPCS is short for Construction Plant Competence Scheme. It’s a card system that serves as evidence of the plant operators’ ability levels. It is built on two key components for running the plant, namely professional competence and awareness of health and safety. Operating as a plant operator on National Contractors Federation and Major Contractors Group is a form of requirement or standard, and this is presumably why more than 150,000 people have CPCS cards.
Types of CPCS Cards
The Trained Operator (Red) Card
This card demonstrates to employers that you have passed the CITB HS&E test, the CPCS Theory and Practical tests, and are proficient with the equipment of your choice.
The Competent Operator (Blue) Card
If you previously held a Red card and earned a relevant NVQ or SVQ in Plant Operations, you will require a Blue (Competent Operator) Card.
- Have the original Red CPCS Trained Operator Card
- Must have cleared the relevant CITB health, safety and environment test
- Achieved the CPCS theory
- Achieved the CPCS practical test
- Proof of the relevant SVQ or NVQ
What is CPCS Card?
The CPCS Card demonstrates that the cardholder has the education and experience necessary to work as a plant operator in the UK construction industry. The CPCS scheme is used by organisations like the MHBG (Major Home Builders Group) and the UKCG (UK Contractors Group) to identify qualified plant operators and guarantee adherence to national safety rules.
For whom, it is targeted?
It serves as evidence to employers of the knowledge and skills plant operators possess. The majority of the plant’s categories cannot be operated. if the tradesperson doesn’t have their CPCS card on them. It was created primarily for the building industry, but it is now applied to other sectors to set standards.
NVQ Level 2 Qualification Required To Get - Direct Blue CPCS Card
- Traffic Marshal Level 2 NVQ
- Tractors Level 2 NVQ
- Skid Steer Loaders Level 2 NVQ
- Sideloader Forklifts Level 2 NVQ
- Ride-on Rollers Level 2 NVQ
- Rear Tipping Dump Trucks Level 2 NVQ
- Reach Trucks to Lift Level 2 NVQ
- Wheeled Loading Shovels Level 2 NVQ
- Industrial Forklift Trucks Level 2 NVQ
- Self-Propelled Bowsers Level 2 NVQ
- Forward Tipping Dumpers Level 2 NVQ
- Telescopic Handlers Level 2 NVQ
CPCS Renewal Test - Direct Blue CPCS Card
- RT66 Compact Crane Test
- RT43 Screener Test
- RT62 Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor Test
- RT19 Grader Test
- RT65 Demolition Plant Test
- RT32 Soil/Landfill Compactor Test
- RT42 Crusher Test
- RT61 Appointed Person Test
- RT63 Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane Test
- RT20 Hoist Test
- RT31 Ride on Roller Test
- RT41 Loader-Compressor Test
