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The comprehensive Plant table below provides you with an easy-to-access guide to the NVQs you require to obtain your NPORS or CPCS cards.
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| Plant Category | CPCS Code & Endorsements | NPORS Code | CITB Ref | Unit Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawler Crane above 10 tonnes | A02B | N103 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 1: Cranes And Specialist Lifting - Unit 387B | Preparing and operating crawler cranes (above 10 tonnes) to lift and transfer loads in the workplace |
| Tower Crane | A04 | N102 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 1: Cranes And Specialist Lifting - Unit 387C Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate *** Pathway 1: Cranes and Specialist Lifting - Unit 387E | (387C - Diploma) Preparing and operating tower cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace (387E - Certificate)*** Preparing and operating pedestrian operated tower cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsements required: Tower crane trolley job – remote controlled |
| Dragline | A05 | N115 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 2: Extracting - Unit 388A OR Pathway 3: Excavating - Unit 389A | (388A - Diploma) Preparing and operating draglines to extract ground and/or loose materials in the workplace OR (389A - Diploma) Preparing and operating draglines to excavate ground materials in the workplace |
| Truck Mounted Boom Concrete Pump / Concrete Placing Boom | A06 Note: LGV licence must be held for this category to be issued | N721 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 5: Transporting Loads- Unit 391A | Preparing and operating truck-mounted boom concrete pumps to receive, pump and discharge materials in the workplace |
| Forward Tipping Dumper | A09 | N204 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 4: Transporting Loads - Unit 391B | Preparing and operating forward tipping dumpers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: |
| 180 Excavator below 5 tonnes | A10 | N201 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 2: Extracting - Unit 388B Pathway 3: Excavating - Unit 388B | Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace |
| 180 Excavator above 5 tonnes | A12 | N201 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 2: Extracting - Unit 388B Pathway 3: Excavating - Unit 388B | Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace |
| Rough Terrain Forklift / Masted Truck | A14 | N009 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 2: Fork-lift Trucks - Unit 387H | Preparing and operating rough terrain masted forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace |
| Forklift Side Loader | A15 | N001 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 2: Fork-lift Trucks - Unit 387K | Preparing and operating sideloader forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace |
| Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck – Forklift Training | A16 | N001 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 2: Fork-lift Trucks - Unit 387J | Preparing and operating industrial forklift trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace |
| Telescopic Handler | A17 | N010 & N138 (N010) (N138) | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 2: Fork-lift Trucks - Unit 387L | Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: |
| Reach Truck | A18 | N003 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 2: Fork-lift Trucks - Unit 387M | Preparing and operating reach trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace |
| Grader | A19 | N240 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 4: Constructing and Forming - Unit 390A | Preparing and operating graders to form and shape ground and/or loose materials in the workplace |
| Hoist | A20 | N111 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 1: Cranes and Specialist Lifting - Unit 387O | Preparing and operating hoists to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: |
| Wheeled Loading Shovel | A21 | N209 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 3: Extracting - Unit 388C OR Pathway 12: Excavating - Unit 389E | (388C - Certificate) Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to extract loose materials in the workplace OR (389E - Certificate) Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to excavate in the workplace |
| Tracked Loading Shovel | A22 | N209 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 2 Extracting - Unit 388D OR Pathway 3: Excavating - Unit 389F | (388D - Diploma) Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to extract ground and loose materials in the workplace OR (389F - Diploma) Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace |
| Skid Steer Loader | A23 | N212 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 3: Extracting - Unit 388E OR Pathway 12: Excavating - Unit 389G | (388E - Certificate) Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to extract loose materials in the workplace OR (389G - Certificate) Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to excavate in the workplace |
| Motorised Scraper | A24 | N223 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 2: Extracting - Unit 388F | Preparing and operating motorised scrapers to extract, transport and distribute materials in the workplace |
| Mobile Elevating Work Platform – Scissor | A25 | N109 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 5: Work Platforms - Unit 392A | Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace |
| Mobile Elevating Work Platform – Boom | A26 | N108 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 5: Work Platforms - Unit 392B | Preparing and operating boom-type elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: |
| Mobile Elevating Work Platform – Mast Climber | A27 | N119 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 5: Work Platforms - Unit 392C | Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace |
| Piling Rig – Tripod | A30 | N221 | Level 2 Piling Operations – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03, 235, 402 and 299 required Optional Unit code 390B | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Ride On Roller / Road Roller | A31 | N214 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 7: Compacting - Unit 394A | Preparing and operating ride-on rollers to compact materials in the workplace |
| Soil/Landfill Compactor | A32 | N224 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 7: Compacting - Unit 394B OR Pathway 7: Compacting - Unit 394C | (394B - Certificate) Preparing and operating soil compactors to compact materials in the workplace OR (394C - Certificate) Preparing and operating landfill compactors to compact materials in the workplace |
| Agricultural Tractor | A33 | N601 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 4: Transporting Loads - Unit 391D | Preparing and operating tractors with towed equipment for non-agricultural activities in the workplace |
| Crawler – Tractor / Dozer | A34 | N215 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 2: Extracting - Unit 388L Pathway 3: Excavating - Unit 388L Pathway 4: Constructing and Forming - Unit 388L Pathway 6: Laying and Distributing - Unit 388L | Preparing and operating crawler tractor dozers to carry out dozer operations in the workplace |
| Crawler – Tractor Side Boom | A35 | N103 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 1: Cranes and Specialist Lifting - Unit 387P | Preparing and operating crawler-tractor side booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace |
| Lorry Loader (HIAB) | A36 | N107 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 1: Cranes and Specialist Lifting - Unit 387Q | Preparing and operating lorry loaders or knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: |
| Trencher | A37 | N203 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 2: Extracting - Unit 388G OR Pathway 3: Excavating - Unit 389D | (388G - Diploma) Preparing and operating trenchers to extract ground and/or loose materials in the workplace OR (389D - Diploma) Preparing and operating trenchers to excavate ground in the workplace |
| Skip Loader | A39 | N219 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 1: Cranes and Specialist Lifting - Unit 387R | Preparing and operating skip handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace |
| Slinger Signaller | A40 | N402 | Level 2 Controlling Lifting Operations – Diploma QCF 01 or 641 plus 402B and 402C | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Loader Compressor (trac air) | A41 | N206 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 3: Extracting - Unit 388H | Preparing and operating loader compressors to extract loose materials in the workplace |
| Crusher | A42 | N207 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 8: Processing - Unit 395A | Preparing and operating crushers to process materials in the workplace |
| Screener | A43 | N208 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 8: Processing - Unit 395B | Preparing and operating screeners to process materials in the workplace |
| Trailer Mounted Concrete Pump | A44 | N211 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 4: Transporting Loads - Unit 391E | Preparing and operating trailer-mounted concrete pumps to receive, pump and discharge materials in the workplace |
| Piling Rig – Driven below 20 tonnes | A45 | N221 | Level 2 Piling Operations – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03, 235, 402 and 299 required Optional Unit code 390B | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Piling Rig – Driven above 20 tonnes | A46 | N221 | Level 2 Piling Operations – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03, 235, 402 and 299 required Optional Unit code 390B | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Piling Rigs – Bored below 20 tonnes | A47 | N221 | Level 2 Piling Operations – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03, 235, 402 and 299 required Optional Unit code 390B | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Piling Rig – Bored above 20 tonnes | A48 | N221 | Level 2 Piling Operations – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03, 235, 402 and 299 required Optional Unit code 390B | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Lorry Loader/Securer – non STGO | A49 | N120 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 9: Loading and Securing - Unit 397C And either 396C, 402A or 659 Unit 396C Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 9: Loading and Securing - Unit 396C Pathway 15: Movement Guide - Unit 396C Unit 402A Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 9: Loading and Securing - Unit 402A Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 10: Erecting and Dismantling - Unit 402A Unit 659 Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 9: Loading and Securing - Unit 659 Additional Units for All Pathways - Unit 659 Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Additional Units for All Pathways - Unit 659 | (397C - Certificate) Preparing for, and arranging and securing plant or machinery for transportation in the workplace (396C - Certificate) Preparing to and directing and guiding the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery in the workplace (402A - Certificate & Diploma) Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace (659 - Certificate & Diploma) Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace |
| Lorry Loader / Securer STGO | A50 | N120 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 9: Loading and Securing - Unit 397C And either 396C, 402A or 659 Unit 396C Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 9: Loading and Securing - Unit 396C Pathway 15: Movement Guide - Unit 396C Unit 402A Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 9: Loading and Securing - Unit 402A Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 10: Erecting and Dismantling - Unit 402A Unit 659 Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 9: Loading and Securing - Unit 659 Additional Units for All Pathways - Unit 659 Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Additional Units for All Pathways - Unit 659 | (397C - Certificate) Preparing for, and arranging and securing plant or machinery for transportation in the workplace (396C - Certificate) Preparing to and directing and guiding the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery in the workplace (402A - Certificate & Diploma) Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace (659 - Certificate & Diploma) Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace |
| Dump Truck – Articulated Chassis | A56 | N205 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 4: Transporting Loads - Unit 391C | Preparing and operating rear tipping dump trucks to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: |
| Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis | A57 | N205 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 4: Transporting Loads - Unit 391C | Preparing and operating rear tipping dump trucks to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: |
| Excavator 360° below 10 tonnes | A58 | N202 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 2: Extracting - Unit 388J OR Pathway 3: Excavating - Unit 389C | (388J - Diploma) Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to extract ground, face and/or loose materials in the workplace OR (389C - Diploma) Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to excavate ground in the workplace |
| Excavator 360° above 10 tonnes | A59 | N202 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 2: Extracting - Unit 388J OR Pathway 3: Excavating - Unit 389C | (388J - Diploma) Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to extract ground, face and/or loose materials in the workplace OR (389C - Diploma) Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to excavate ground in the workplace |
| Mobile Crane | A60 | N101 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 1: Cranes and Specialist Lifting - Unit 387D | Preparing and operating mobile cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace |
| Appointed Person | A61 | N401 | Level 5 Controlling Lifting Operations (Planning Lifts) - Diploma Units 210, 529, 530, 702, 728, 729 and 732 | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Crane Lift Supervisors | A62 | N405 | Level 4 Controlling Lifting Operations (Supervising Lifts) - Diploma Units 210, 531, 700, 703, 705, 708, 711 and 713 | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane | A63 Superseded by A04C | N/A | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 1: Cranes and Specialist Lifting - Unit 387E | Preparing and operating pedestrian operated tower cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsements required: |
| Overhead Crane | A64 | N104 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 1: Cranes and Specialist Lifting - Unit 387F | Preparing and operating overhead cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace |
| Compact Crane | A66 | N140 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 1: Cranes and Specialist Lifting - Unit 387A | Preparing and operating compact cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: |
| Plant Driving | A68 | N132 | For CPCS category A68: 1) no additional units are required. 2) The CPCSA68 Competency Assessment may be used in lieu of unit 659. Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 9: Loading and Securing - Unit 659 Additional Units for All Pathways - Unit 659 Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Additional Units - Unit 659 | (659 - Certificate) Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: (659 - Diploma) Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace |
| Soil Stabiliser | A71 | N040 | Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ Diploma Pathway 6: Laying and Distributing - Unit 393A Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate - For endorsement C*** Pathway 6: Laying and Distributing - Unit 393G OR 393H | (Unit 393A - Diploma) Preparing and operating soil stabilisers to lay and distribute materials in the workplace (393G - Certificate)*** Preparing and operating binder spreaders to lay and distribute materials in the workplace OR (393H - Certificate)*** Preparing and operating self-propelled spreaders to lay and distribute materials in the workplace |
| Stationary / Static Concrete Placing Boom | A72 | N721 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 4: Transporting Loads - Unit 391G | Preparing and operating static concrete placing booms to discharge and place materials in the workplace |
| Plant and Vehicle Marshaller / Traffic Marshall | A73 | N403 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 9: Loading and Securing - Unit 396C Pathway 15: Movement Guide - Unit 396C | Preparing to and directing and guiding the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: |
| Piling Rig Attendant | A74 | N022 | Level 2 Piling Operations – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03, 235 and 402 required Optional Unit code 236, 239 or 390 | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Conveying Pump | A75 | N/A | For category A75; units 391A or 391E, or SVQ unit 391 endorsed Trailer or Truck Mounted Concrete pump, may be used for upgrade purposes. Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Pathway 5: Transporting Loads - Unit 391A OR Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 4: Transporting Loads - Unit 391E | (391A - Diploma) Preparing and operating truck-mounted boom concrete pumps to receive, pump and discharge materials in the workplace OR (391E- Certificate) Preparing and operating trailer-mounted concrete pumps to receive, pump and discharge materials in the workplace |
| Telescopic Handler 360 slew | A77 | N010 J2: Rider J3: Rider J4: Rider J5: Rider J6: Rider J7: Rider Z: Theory Quick Hitch | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 2: Fork-lift Trucks - Unit 387L | Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: |
| Suction Excavator | A78 | N021 A: Manually operated boom B: Remote controlled boom C: Trailer Mounted D: Pedestrian operated - Tracked / Wheeled E: Static Silo Type | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 3: Extracting - Unit 388M Pathway 12: Excavating - Unit 389H | (388M - Certificate) Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to extract in the workplace (389H - Certificate) Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to excavate in the workplace |
| Demolition Plant – Material Processing | D90A | N/A | Level 2 Demolition – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03 and 299 required Optional Unit code 388K | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Demolition Plant – Up to 10 tonnes | D90B | N/A | Level 2 Demolition – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03 and 299 required Optional Unit code 385C | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Demolition Plant – Demolishing up to 15 m | D90C | N/A | Level 2 Demolition – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03 and 299 required Optional Unit code 385C | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Demolition Plant – Demolishing up to 30 m | D90D | N/A | Level 2 Demolition – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03 and 299 required Optional Unit code 385B | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Demolition Plant – Demolishing all heights | D90E | N/A | Level 2 Demolition – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03 and 299 required Optional Unit code 385A | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Demolition Plant – Pedestrian operated - 180º slew | D91A | N/A | Level 2 Demolition – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03 and 299 required Optional Unit code 385E | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Demolition Plant – Pedestrian operated - All types | D91B | N/A | Level 2 Demolition – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03 and 299 required Optional Unit code 385E | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Demolition Skid Steer Tool Carrier – extracting | D92A | N/A | Level 2 Demolition – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03 and 299 required Optional Unit code 388E or 389G*3 *3 – from Level 2 Plant Operations Certificate qualification | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Demolition Skid Steer Tool Carrier – demolishing | D92B | N/A | Level 2 Demolition – Diploma Units 641 or 01, 642 or 02, 643 or 03 and 299 required Optional Unit code 385E | Follow the standard ROC detailed on the NVQ page or Contact us for more information. |
| Abrasive Wheels | N/A | N301 | N/A | N/A |
| Abrasive Wheels - Hand Held Cut Off Saw | N/A | N017 | N/A | N/A |
| CAT and Genny Training – Cable Avoidance Tools Course | N/A | N304 | N/A | N/A |
| Excavator as a Crane | N/A | N100 | Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 12: Excavating: Unit 387GV2 | Preparing and operating excavator cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace |
| Excavator Micro 360 (up to 1 tonne) | N/A | N016 | N/A | N/A |
| Harness Course – Harness Training Course | N/A | N723 | N/A | N/A |
| Plant Mover - Non Operational Duties | A68 | N132 | For CPCS category A68: 1) no additional units are required. 2) The CPCSA68 Competency Assessment may be used in lieu of unit 659. Level 2 Plant Operations - Certificate Pathway 9: Loading and Securing - Unit 659 Additional Units for All Pathways - Unit 659 Level 2 Plant Operations - Diploma Additional Units - Unit 659 | (659 - Certificate) Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: (659 - Diploma) Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace |
| Quick Hitch Awareness | N/A | N726 | N/A | N/A |
| Safe Working at Height | N/A | N404 | N/A | N/A |
"Plant" in construction refers to equipment or machinery used for construction and industrial purposes. This is typically heavy machinery used on construction sites but can also be smaller-handled personal machinery such as abrasive wheels or mobile access towers.
Plant operators, or those looking to operate plants, are required to have the appropriate plant training for the machinery they operate. This can either be NPORS- or CPCS-accredited. This training will give candidates a competence card that they can use to show their qualification for operating that type of plant or machinery.
We provide support, assessments, and training for plant NVQs and the National Plant Operator Registration Scheme (NPORS).
We partner with carefully selected training partners to offer nationwide CPCS training and testing. If this is your preferred card scheme, then please enquire about potential dates and prices.
If you are unsure of how to enter the plant schemes, upgrade, or renew, please contact Workforce Skills Support for further information and advice.
A CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) Card is a competency card for those operating plants and working in construction environments. The card is not a legal requirement; however, it shows the worker's competence and may be a requirement for certain construction sites to ensure a safe working environment.
CPCS & NPORS CSCS Affiliated Cards are equal in qualification level; however, CPCS has been established for a longer period, meaning that it is known by more construction sites. Despite this, NPORS is still an acceptable card scheme to prove competence and knowledge when operating plants.
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. It enables an individual to work in their chosen field (under supervision) while they complete the relevant NVQ or other relevant vocational qualification.
The Blue CPCS Competent Operator Card is an ID and competence card provided by the CPCS that demonstrates that an individual has met certain health and safety requirements and that they are qualified in their occupation as a plant worker.
You can check your CPCS card using the CPCS card checker below.
NPORS is one of the UK’s leading accreditation and registration bodies, working across numerous sectors, including construction. We are an accredited training provider (ATP), providing training and assessment under the NPORS accreditation.
We have a team of qualified and experienced instructors who follow the NPORS-approved course syllabus. This training and testing is carried out at suitable premises, which can be a specific area at an employer’s premises.
Workforce Skills Support is an NPORS-accredited centre. We cover NPORS plant operators across a multitude of sectors and issue construction-specific cards bearing the CSCS logo. As an accredited centre we deliver various categories for the NPORS theory and practical tests that under the NPORS scheme lead to Trained Operator and Competent Operator cards.
The NPORS-trained operator card is a CSCS-affiliated card. This can be obtained with a valid health, safety, & environment test for operatives (last 2 years from the date of the card claim) as well as completing the relevant theory and practical test for the associated plant machinery.
The NPORS Operator Card is a record of the training or assessment an individual has undertaken that proves their ability to safely operate an item of plant machinery or equipment. Registration with NPORS lasts for three or five years from the date of the first initial test. The duration of the card is dependent on whether you opt for CSCS Affiliated or NPORS Traditional.
You can check your NPORS card using the NPORS card checker below.
As an accredited centre, we deliver NVQ plant operation qualifications that are recognised by CPCS & NPORS, in turn allowing employers and candidates to apply for their CPCS and NPORS cards in line with the additional requirements set out by each scheme.
