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CPCS Training - A40A Slinger Signaller (All Duties) Course
The CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller Training Course offers practical on-site training for those who want to learn how to be a Slinger Signaller. It is meant for people with little or no experience looking to start a career in the lifting industry and for professionals who already have evidence of experience.
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CPCS Training - A62 Crane Supervisor Course
This CPCS Crane Supervisor training course teaches you how to oversee lifting operations. It includes important information on laws and regulations for crane use, such as the LOLER and PUWER Regulations, the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA), and the British Standard 7121 for safe crane use.
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CPCS Training - Appointed Persons (A61) Lifting Operations Course
The CPCS Appointed Person Course is for people who are responsible for planning lifting operations every day. This course teaches lift operations safety, legislative responsibilities, and workers' safety.
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CPCS Training - A09 Forward Tipping Dumper Course
The CPCS A09 Forward Tipping Dumper course uses simulated site conditions to teach candidates the skills and knowledge needed to operate an A09 Forward Tipping Dumper safely and earn their accreditation.
CPCS Training - A60C Mobile Crane - All Duties Course
The CPCS Mobile Crane Training Courses help people learn the skills they need to get the CPCS card. We offer courses for both beginners and experienced operators, helping everyone become skilled Mobile Crane Operators.
CPCS Training - A02 Crawler Crane Course
The CPCS Crawler Crane Training Course help people learn the skills they need to get the CPCS card. We offer courses for both beginners and experienced operators, helping everyone become skilled Crawler Crane Operators.
CPCS Traffic Marshall A73 (Plant and Vehicle Marshaller)
This CPCS Traffic Marshall course is ideal for those responsible for managing vehicle and plant movement on construction sites. Complete the three-day course and receive your Red CPCS Traffic Marshall Card.
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CPCS Training - A17C Telescopic Handler (All Sizes) Training
This CPCS A17 telehandler training course is for people operating telehandlers (telescopic forklifts or handlers). The course covers both the theory and practical use of telehandlers. You must have passed the CSCS Health, Safety, and Environment touchscreen test for Operatives within the last two years to join.
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The CPCS Certification Card scheme shows that plant operators have the necessary skills and is widely recognised for plant safety. CPCS cards are given after completing training programs that include both theory and practical tests, proving the operator’s skills and safety knowledge. Many sites require a CPCS card to operate machinery. There are different CPCS cards available; the Red card indicates a Trained Operator, and to get the Blue card, which shows Competent Operator status, you must first have a Red card in the relevant categories.
We offer many NVQ CPCS courses to help you upgrade from the Red CPCS card to the Blue CPCS card, including advanced courses for Plant Operations and Controlling Lifting Operations.
If you have a valid Red (Trained Operator) CPCS card, you can work towards getting the Blue CPCS card, which shows you are a Competent Operator, within the two years your Red card is valid.
General FAQ's
The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is a UK-based certification program designed to promote safety and standardise working practices within the plant sector. It provides training and assessment for various plant machinery roles.
The CPCS offers two main types of cards:
Red Card: Issued after completing initial training and assessments.
Blue Card: Upgraded from the Red Card upon completing a relevant NVQ.
The CPCS Red Card is valid for two years. To maintain your certification, you must complete the relevant NVQ to upgrade to a Blue Card within this period.
You must have passed the relevant Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) test within the last two years. If you have not taken the test yet, you can complete it at test centres nationwide or during the course if needed.
To upgrade to a Blue Card, you must complete the relevant NVQ within the 2-year validity period of your Red Card.
Support includes the allocation of an assessor, a full induction, examples of evidence required, verbal end assessments, and full administration of the NVQ process, including internal verification and portfolio building.
If you do not pass the CPCS tests, you may need to retake them. Additional assessments may be required for the NVQ to meet the necessary competency standards. Our team will provide guidance and support throughout the process to help you succeed.
The A40A Slinger Signaller Course is designed for those who need to work with various plant machinery, including pick-and-carry duties. In contrast, the A40B Slinger Signaller Course focuses on only operating static cranes and does not cover pick-and-carry operations. The A40A course provides broader training for different machinery, while the A40B course specialises in static crane operations.
Blue CPCS cards are valid for 5 years and can be renewed as needed. Renewal must be done within the 5-year period, and you must meet specific conditions to renew.
To obtain this card, you must upgrade from the Red Card by completing the appropriate NVQ in Plant Operations through the On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) method at your workplace. An assessor will visit you several times to collect evidence of your experience. After reviewing the evidence, your Blue Card will be issued and valid for five years.
Candidates will take both practical and written tests. After successfully passing these tests, they will receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card, valid for 2 years.