Importance of renewing CPCS Cards
Link: https://www.constructionhelpline.com/cpcs/cpcs-card
What is a CPCS card?
The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Card is a skill card for those who work in the construction sector and within its allied industries. In construction, it’s mainly for those who operate and work with plant machinery. It’s a form of showing proof of competency in their chosen role.
The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) was launched in 2003 and is owned by the NOCN Group. Since its inception, over 300,000 CPCS cards have been issued across 60 categories of plant and related occupations. Its key purpose is to provide the construction industry reassurance that only competent construction professionals are able to become CPCS Cardholders due to the need to pass formal tests and assessments.
When is a CPCS card needed?
The CPCS card is widely accepted across all UK construction sites. In most instances, it is the only card to be accepted to allow you to work at and in a UK construction site.
Why is the CPCS card important?
There are over 200 test sites across the UK which deliver theory and practical tests which helps to ensure industry standards in construction remain high. Being awarded a CPCS card is stemmed from successfully passing relevant tests and assessments. CPCS Cardholders also have access to free online support materials to encourage ongoing lifelong learning and continuing professional development. CPCS Card holders are thereby less likely to be deemed as incompetent in their roles. Hence the appeal of having a valid CPCS card when working onsite at a construction site.
Support for CPCS cards
Key industry bodies that are relevant to construction support the CPCS management committee and the rollout of CPCS Card within the industry. Such examples include Build UK, MP Awards, CECA, NFDC, HBF, Unite the Union, Construction Plant Hire Association and SPOA.
How much is a replacement CPCS card?
According to nocnjobcards – you’ll need to email [email protected] with your CPCS card number, full name, date of birth, national insurance number, the mailing address where the CPCS card is registered and your email address. You will be sent a payment link via email to make an online payment. For our latest pricing for replacement cards, see here.
Why renew my CPCS card?
Having a valid and up-to-date CPCS card gives employers and colleagues peace of mind that you’re a construction professional who is competent at what you do. A competent workforce helps to ensure health and safety obligations are adhered to and the quality of work remains high onsite.
How do I renew my CPCS Red Trained Operator card?
For CPCS Red Trained Operator Card holders – it is not possible to renew as the CPCS Red Trainer Operator Card is only valid for two years from the date of issue. The only option to remain in the scheme is to complete the relevant National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) which permits you to move onto the CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card.
For any immediate enquiries, please call our helpline on 0207 199 9800.
How do I renew my CPCS Blue Competent Operator card?
You must undertake and pass the CPCS renewal test. This is to ensure your knowledge of each plant category or group of categories which are relevant to you are all up to date.
The CPCS renewal test can be taken at any PearsonVue test centre or at any CPCS approved Online Test Centre. Your CPCS renewal test must be completed successfully before your existing CPCS Blue Competent Operator card expires. You must pass each relevant category test (that’s relevant to you) successfully before the category can be renewed. You must also pass relevant CITB health, safety and environment tests and demonstrate ongoing practical operating experience by providing hours via a logbook, or completing a practical test/onsite assessment.
For any immediate queries, please call our helpline on 0207 199 9800.