CPCS
The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is a widely recognized certification system in the UK for plant operators in the construction industry. It ensures that individuals have the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to operate plant machinery safely and effectively. By obtaining a CPCS card, workers demonstrate their competence in specific categories of equipment, helping employers maintain high safety standards on-site.
CPCS RED 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.
Learn which theory and practical test you need to complete in order to gain a Red Trained Operator Card.
To get this card you need to (in this order):
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Pass the relevant Health, Safety and Environment test.
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Achieve the CPCS theory test (within two years of the Health, Safety and Environment test)
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Achieve the CPCS practical test (within six months of the CPCS theory test and within two years of the Health, Safety and Environment test).
CPCS BLUE CARD
The Blue Competent Operator Card has a five-year life and is renewable.
The Blue Competent Operator Card confirms you have demonstrated a level of health, safety and environment awareness through the relevant health, safety and environment test, underpinning knowledge through a CPCS theory test, operating ability through a CPCS practical test and operating competence on the type of plant evidenced by a VQ.
All categories which McKinney Safety Centre are able to carry out with the CPCS scheme
