The CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) provides skills cards for the plant sector of the construction and associated industries. The card enables individuals to prove they have the skills and expertise to carry out their job competently and it is accepted on all UK construction sites. It also assists contractors to meet all necessary health and safety obligations.
After achieving your CPCS theory and practical test, you will be issued with a Trained Operator (Red Card).
We can help you find the right course for you and your workforce.
CPCS Courses
A02
Crawler Crane
A04
Tower Crane
A09
Forward Tipping Dumper
A10
Excavator 180 (Below 5 Tonnes)
A12
Excavator 180 (Above & Below 5 Tonnes)
A17
Telescopic Handler (Telehandler)
A19
Grader
A20
Hoist
A21
Wheeled Loading Shovel
A23
Skid Steer Loader (Bobcat)
A24
Motorised Scraper
A31
Ride on Roller
A33
Agricultural Tractor
A34
Crawler – Tractor/Dozer
A36
Lorry Loader
A40
Slinger Signaller (Slinger Banksman)
A42
Crusher
A43
Screener
A44
Concrete Pump Trailer Mounted
A45
Piling Rig – Driven below 20 tonnes
A46
Piling Rig – Driven above 20 tonnes
A47
Piling Rig – Bored below 20 tonnes
A48
Piling Rig – Bored above 20 tonnes
A58
Excavator 360 (Below 10 Tonnes)
A59
Excavator 360 (Above & Below 10 Tonnes)
A62
Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor
A64
Overhead Travelling Crane (Gantry Crane)
A71
Soil Stabiliser
A77
Telescopic Handler 360 Slew
A97C
Excavator Lifting Operations – Practical
A98C
Excavator Lifting Operations – Practical
What’s the ‘Red’ Card?
To achieve the ‘red’ card, you will need to pass relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test and pass the practical, theory and technical test. This card lasts for two years and confirms a level of skills, experience, understanding and knowledge. Take out technical test amd keep it as practical and theory test.
Why do I need a card?
Both employers and clients like to see proof of your competence and skillset. Therefore, this card shows to them that you hold both the appropriate practical experience and knowledge and sometimes sites can even refuse to let you operate a plant if you do not hold these cards.