What is a blue CPCS card?

The Blue CPCS is the ‘Competent Operator’ Card and confirms that a plant operator has demonstrated: a level of health, safety and environment awareness through the CITB health, safety and environment test. underpinning knowledge through a CPCS theory test.

How long does it take to get blue CPCS?

The CPCS Blue Card – Technical Speaking

For the majority of CPCS categories delegates need to complete a NVQ in Plant or Lifting Operations at the relevant level. How long does the NVQ take? The NVQ’s are assessed on your site with our team of NVQ Assessors. Typically, an NVQ level 2 takes between 4 – 6 months.

How do I get a CPCS card?

To get the card, you need to do the following in chronological order:
Complete the relevant training to pass the CPCS technical test.Complete the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test.Gain CPCS theory within 2 years of the above.Complete CPCS practical test within six months of CPCS theory.

What is the difference between blue and red CPCS card?

What is the difference between Red and Blue CPCS cards? A Red CPCS card is for the Trained operator. Blue is for the Competent operator. After achieving the Red card you have 2 years to achieve a Diploma/NVQ.

How long does a blue CPCS card last?

A Blue Competent Operator Card will be issued for five years. Full details on how to renew are available within the Scheme Booklet for Operators.

How do I get a CSCS blue card?

To obtain the Blue Skilled Worker card, you must complete a construction-related NVQ Level 2. Delegates must also pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.

Can I get a blue CPCS card without an NVQ?

No. To get a CSCS blue card you need to have completed a Level 2 NVQ or equivalent. If you need to get on site but don’t yet have the necessary qualifications for a blue card, your best option is to apply for a CSCS red card.

What level NVQ is a CPCS blue card?

To apply for a blue CPCS card, you will need to have completed a Level 2 NVQ in a relevant field. For example, if you need to operate cranes on site, you would need to complete a qualification such as our Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations – Cranes and Specialist Lifting.

How long does a dumper ticket last?

How long does a dumper licence last? The CPCS Red Trained Operator card is valid for two years from the date of issue.

How do I get a red CPCS card?

The CPCS Red Trained Operator Card is issued on successful completion of the CPCS Theory and Practical Technical Tests which must be taken with a CPCS accredited test centre. You must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test within the 2 years before taking the CPCS technical tests.

What is CPCS banking?

CPCS (Check Processing Control System) is an IBM software product that supports high-speed check sorting within financial institutions.

How long does a digger Licence last?

Successful candidates will receive the red CPCS card in this category, valid for 2 years. If you are a Private Individual looking to undertake a digger training course to obtain a CPCS card for a digger or excavator, the implications are very different from those of a CITB registered construction company.

What is Npors?

NPORS is one of the UK’s leading accreditation and registration bodies, working across numerous sectors. We focus on more than just plant machinery, offering accreditation across sectors from construction and industrial to agricultural, ports and marine.

Is a CPCS card the same as a CSCS card?

The CPCS card is the Construction Plant Competence Scheme, and it is more in-depth than the CSCS card scheme. It is for those who work with plant machinery in construction, and, just like the CSCS card, it is there to prove someone’s competency before they ever step on the construction site.

Is the CPCS test multiple choice?

The CPCS renewal test is split into test modules. Each module has 15 randomly selected multiple choice questions, which need to be answered in 15 minutes.

What happens if my CPCS blue card expires?

You need to take the Renewal Test before your existing CPCS Blue Competent Operator card expires. You need to pass each category test before the category can be renewed.

What happens if my blue card expires?

We must receive your renewal application before your current card expires for you to continue working in regulated child-related employment. If you do this, you can continue to work and volunteer even after the card has expired.

How do I renew my expired CPCS blue card?

To renew you need to:
Hold a CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card for the category which is within five years of expiry date.Pass the relevant CITB health, safety and environment test within the last two years.Pass the CPCS Renewal test for each category held*