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Home > CPCS What is CPCS? The Construction Plant Competency Scheme is is the largest and most highly recognised card scheme for the plant industry. It helps to prove workers' operating skills and health and safety awareness and is now a requirement for most construction sites. How to I get my red Trained Operator Card? By passing a theory test and practical test for the category/categories of plant you wish to use. You may need training before sitting the tests or you may be an experienced operator who now needs a recognised card to prove this skill. You must pass the theory test before attempting the practical test. How do I upgrade to the blue Competent Operator Card? The red card is valid for 2 years and cannot be renewed after this. Within the two years you need to complete an NVQ in Plant Operations to allow you to upgrade. First Safety Training can help you with this. Are there any entry requirements? You must have passed the ConstructionSkills Health and Safety test less than 2 years before the CPCS test you are about to take. We recommend plant operators with more than 2 years experience do a 1 day refresher course before sitting the tests. For other candidates we would recommend you complete a full foundation training course. Exceptions may apply if you are experienced in another plant category, please call for details. How do I renew a blue card? You need to: What if my card has expired? If your red card has expired more than 12 months ago, you will need to resit the theory and practical tests. Less than 12 months ago you may be granted an extension if you enrol on an NVQ, please call CPCS on 0844 815 7274 for more information. The blue card is valid for 5 years. If your card has expired less than 12 months ago, contact CPCS helpline on 0844 815 7274 to apply for an extension to give you time to complete the renewal requirements. If your card is more than 12 months expired you will need to re-enter the scheme and complete all requirements as described above. What are Endorsements? Some categories of plant have two or more 'Endorsements' (or variations), for example A36 Lorry Loader can have a hook, clamshell bucket or hydraulic clamp. To have each of these endorsements on your card you need to complete the CPCS Practical Test for each endorsement, however you would only need to pass the Theory Test once for this category. Click here to see full CPCS Scheme Booklet for Operators
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