The CPCS Red Card, also known as the Trained Operator Card, is a card offered by the CPCS for those who are at the beginning of their career in plant operation.
This card enables an individual to work in their chosen field (under supervision) while they complete the relevant NVQ or other relevant vocational qualification.
How do I apply for the CPCS Trained Operator Card?
In order to apply for this card the following requirements must be met:
A plant training course in the current area of work
A pass in the CITB health, safety & environment test within the last 2 years
A pass in the CPCS Theory test in the relevant plant that is operated
A pass in the CPCS Practical Test using the relevant plant machinery (Must be taken within 6 of passing the CPCS Theory Test)
How long does the CPCS Trained Operator Card last for?
The Red CPCS Trained Operator Card is valid for 2 years.
How do I renew my CPCS Red Card / Trained Operator Card?
Candidates are expected to have completed their qualification before the expiration of this card, However a 12 month extension is available if the qualification is delayed ( proof of relevant NVQ / SVQ registration required for extension to be granted).
Is a CPCS card the same as a CSCS card?
The CPCS card is the Construction Plant Competence Scheme, and it is more in-depth than the CSCS card scheme. It is for those who work with plant machinery in construction. Just like the CSCS card, it is there to prove someone’s competency before they ever step on the construction site.
Supporting Courses & Training
Supporting courses, training and qualifications for the CPCS Trained Operator Card
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CPCS A02 Crawler Crane
TYPE
Experienced & Novice
This course aims to provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Crawler Crane. This enables the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
This course aims to provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Tower Crane and to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
This course aims to provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Concrete Pump Truck Mounted, and to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
This course is designed to provide thorough practical and theory CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper - all sizes training. It is also designed to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
This course aims to provide thorough practical and theory plant training to give members the experience they need to operate a 180 degree Excavator. Our CPCS 180 Excavator training enables the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
Designed to provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Rough Terrain Forklift, and to enable the candidate to competently and safely operate the machine and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
Designed to provide high quality training and testing in the safe and effective use of plant and machinery for people operating a Forklift Side Loader , and to enable the candidate to competently and safely fulfil the role and pass the relevant CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
This course provides thorough practical and theory training in operating an Industrial Forklift Truck. It enables the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
This course aims to provide thorough theoretical and practical training in operating a telehandler and to enable the candidate to competently and safely operate the machine and pass the CPCS Telescopic Handler training course Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Grader, to enable the candidate to competently and safely fulfil the role and pass the relevant CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theoretical construction plant training in operating a mechanical hoist. This will enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Hoist training course Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Wheeled Loading Shovel, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Tracked Loading Shovel, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Skid Steer Loader, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Motorised Scraper, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide comprehensive practical and theory-based construction plant training in operating a Ride on Roller, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating duties involving Soil Stabiliser, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating an Agricultural Tractor, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Crawler – Tractor/Dozer, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Crawler – Tractor/Side Boom, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To deliver thorough theoretical and practical plant training in the responsibilities of a Lorry Loader ( HIAB) with associated attachments, to enable the candidate to safely and competently carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Trencher, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in the responsibilities of a Skip Handler, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To deliver thorough practical and theory-based slinger and signaller training to allow the candidate to competently and safely conduct the construction plant operating role and pass the CPCS Signaller/Slinger training course Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide you with a thorough understanding of the relevant operational and safety requirements applicable to loader compressor operators (such as trac air), working in the construction industry and allied environments.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Crusher, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Screener, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Concrete Pump Truck Mounted, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating Piling Rig – Bored above (A48) 20 tonnes, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory training in carrying out Lorry Loader / Securer with various items of plant machinery, to enable the candidate to competently and safely fulfil the role and pass the relevant CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theoretical plant training in operating a Dump Truck – Articulated Chassis, to enable the candidate to safely and competently operate the machinery and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Rigid Chassis Dump Truck, to allow the candidate to competently and safely execute the role and pass the necessary CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a 360 (Digger) Excavator above (A59) and below (A58) 10T, to enable the candidate to competently and safely fulfil the role and pass the relevant CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Mobile Crane, to enable the candidate to competently and safely fulfil the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide comprehensive construction plant training on the responsibilities of an Appointed Person. To fully enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To deliver thorough theory-based and practical training on all the key responsibilities of a Lift Supervisor. To ensure the candidate is able to competently and safely execute the role and pass the required CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide detailed and thorough theory and practical plant training in operating a Compact Crane, to enable the candidate to competently and safely fulfil the operational role and pass the required CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating duties involving Soil Stabiliser, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough theory and practical training on the Static Concrete Placing Boom enabling candidates to competently and safely carry out the role with a view to confidently passing the CPCS Theory and Practical tests.
To provide thorough practical and theory training in Plant and Vehicle Marshaller, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide thorough theory and practical training in competently operating conveying pump, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
To provide a thorough theory and practical training programme in operating Demolition Plant, to enable the candidate to competently, and safely, fulfil the role, passing the necessary CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
