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1st Call Training Ltd. is an accredited CPCS Test Centre. [Test Centre Number 9509].
The flow chart adjacent displays the process within the Contruction Plant Competence Scheme, guiding operatives from initial training to the obtaining of a [red] Trained Operator Card, followed by the [blue] Competent Operator Card.
Working towards a
Red Trained Operator Card the operator is required to:
- Pass a health and safety test before any training/testing begins
- Undergo any training necessary to bring the operator up to the standard required to pass the CPCS Technical Test
- Pass the CPCS Theory Test
- Pass the CPCS Practical Test
Working towards the
Blue Competent Operator Card
the operator is required to:
- Pass a health and safety test before any training/testing begins
- Carry out any training necessary to bring the candidate up to the standard required to pass the CPCS Technical Test
- Pass the CPCS Theory Test
- Pass the CPCS Practical Test
- Have the relevant S/NVQ, with the units appropriate to the category of the plant required.
In order for the operator to move from a red trained operator card to a blue competent operator card the delegate must pass the relevant S/NVQ with the units appropriate to the category of plant required, within the 2 year life of the card.
Health & Safety Test
Any Training Required
CPCS Theory Test
CPCS Practical Test
Which Card am I eligible for?
Does the operator have the relevant S/NVQ?
NO
Obtain Red Trained Operator Card
S/NVQ
YES
Obtain Blue Competent Operator Card