Workforce Skills Support has CITB-approved status, delivering CITB-assured courses as listed in the Construction Training Directory. We are recognised by CITB as well as the British Construction Industry as a training provider who can deliver good-quality training that meets industry-approved standards. We are part of the CITB’s automated grant payments system, making it easier for employers to book courses with us for their workers and be reimbursed for it.
Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.
If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.
If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.
The CPCS A58 is a Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) qualification that certifies operators to safely operate a 360-degree excavator below 10 tonnes in weight. It includes training on operating and maintaining compact excavators used in various construction, landscaping, and utility projects.
The A58 course covers essential skills and knowledge, including:
With the CPCS A58 certification, you can work in roles such as:
To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.
To upgrade the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, you will have to achieve, within 2 years, the relevant NVQ.
For more information on the required NVQ, please contact us at 01623 287830.
Upon successfully passing both the theory and practical assessments, you will receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card, which is valid for 2 years. This card certifies that you are competent to operate a 360-degree excavator below 10 tonnes.
After receiving your CPCS Red Card, you can:
No, the CPCS Red Card cannot be renewed. You must progress to the CPCS Blue Card by completing an NVQ Level 2 within the 2-year validity of the Red Card.
The CPCS Red Trained Operator Card is valid for 2 years. Following this period, operators must get the CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card by completing an NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) and proving continued competency.
You can find your local CPCS test centre for training by following this link: