How To Guide: CPCS Blue Card Renewal
Looking for help with your CPCS Blue Card Renewal? Don’t worry – you’ve come to the right place. This guide will provide clear step-by-step instructions on how to renew your card for another 5 years. What is a CPCS Blue Card? The CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card demonstrates that you have the abilities and real-world […]
CPCS Renewal Test • Updated August 2024
Have you heard about the major changes to the CPCS Blue Card Renewal Tests? Previously, CPCS Blue Cards were renewed by completing: CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test CPCS Renewal Tests CPCS Digital Logbook However, as of August 2024, CPCS Renewal Tests were replaced with the new CPCS Renewal CPD. What is the […]
Everything You Need to Know About CPCS Training
What is a CPCS Qualification? CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) is the UK’s most widely recognised qualification scheme for plant operators. CPCS qualifications are designed to prove that workers have the necessary training to safely operate construction machinery. Is CPCS Training a Legal Requirement? While CPCS training isn’t a legal requirement, health & safety legislation […]
How to Become a CPCS Qualified Crane Operator
Role and Responsibilities The role of a Crane Operator is to ensure the safe and efficient lifting of materials on construction sites. Their main responsibilities include: Completing lifting duties safely and efficiently Conducting daily machine safety checks Maintaining accurate records of daily activities Fitting an assortment of lift attachments Monitoring crane stability and load weights […]
CPCS or NPORS: Which is best?
CPCS or NPORS: Which is best? According to HSE regulations, employers must prove that workers are sufficiently competent to carry out their job roles. As a result, many employers insist that plant operators hold relevant qualifications under one of the following accreditation schemes: CPCS – Construction Plant Competence Scheme NPORS – National Plant Operators Registration […]
BAM Newsletter : Changes to CPCS Blue Cards & Grandfather Rights
CPCS is required to phase out blue Competent Operator cards gained through ‘Grandfather Rights’ from 1 January 2020, and any cards issued through Grandfather Rights will be completely removed by 31 December 2024. From 1 January 2020 all cards renewed under Industry Accreditation will expire on 31 December 2024 and CPCS will stop issuing these […]
CPCS Announce Update for 360 Telehandler Operators
Update: All deadlines for A17D have now passed. Learn more about CPCS A77 360 Telehandler Training. CPCS Announces Updates to 360 Telehandler CPCS has announced that, after 28th August 2018, individuals who amend their card with the retired A17D Telehandler (including 360 slew) will be downgraded to A17C Telehandler (excluding 360 Slew). To avoid losing […]
5 Reasons Why Every Plant Operator Should Be CPCS Trained
CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) is an industry standard identification card that an individual can posses to demonstrate that they have the necessary knowledge and competence to work as a plant operator in the construction industry. Established in 2003 at the request of employers, the scheme is designed to apply common standards of work practice […]
