CPCS

The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is a single skills card aimed at the Plant Sector of the Construction industry. The scheme aims to recognise skills, competence and qualifications, improve health and safety awareness and improve employment prospects within the industry.








The scheme is made up of a number of elements including:-
  • Training
  • Health and Safety Testing
  • CPCS Technical Test - Theory and Practical Elements
  • S/NVQ
  • Logbook
  • On-Site Assessment
  • CPCS Renewal Theory Test
Scroll down to read an explanation of each of the CPCS Elements:-


Training

Training can  be provided to to bring the candidate up to the level required to pass the CPCS Standard Technical Test and achieve the the Red Trained Operator Card.
Choose the Training Route and select the number of hours training required:-



TR1         Novice Operator with no industry or machine experience
TR2         Novice Operator with industry experience but no machine experience
TR3         Operators with  unrelated machine experience
TR4         Operators with similar machine experience
  

  Category

A02CrawlerCrane                                           
A04 Tower Crane
A05 Dragline
A06 Concrete Pump Truck Mounted Boom
A09 Forward Tipping Dumper
A10 Excavator 180 Below 5 Tonnes
A12 Excavator 180 Above 5 Tonnes
A14 Rough Terrain Forklift
A15 Forklift Side Loader
A16 Industrial Forklift Truck
A17 Telescopic Handler
A18 Reach Truck
A19 Grader
A20 Hoist
A21 Wheeled Loading Shovel
A22 Tracked Loading Shovel
A23 Skid Steer Loader
A24 Motorised Scraper
A25 MEWP Scissor
A26 MEWP – Boom
A27 MEWP – Mast Climber
A30 Piling Rig
A31 Ride on Roller
A32 Soil/Landfill Compactor
A33 Agricultural Tractor
A34 Crawler – Tractor/Dozer
A35 Crawler – Tractor/Side Boom
A36 Lorry Loader
A37 Trencher
A39 Skip Handler
A40 Slinger/Signaller
A41 Loader Compressor
A42 Crusher
A43 Screener
A44 Concrete Pump Trailor Mounted
A45 Piling Rig Driven Below 15 Tonnes
A46 Piling Rig Driven Above 15 Tonnes
A47 Piling Rig Bored Below 15 Tonnes
A48 Piling Rig Bored Above 15 Tonnes
A49 Loader/Securer Non STGO
A50 Loader/Securer STGO
A56 Dump Truck Articulated Chassis
A57Dump Truck Rigid Chassis
A58 Excavator 360 Below 10 Tonnes
A59 Excavator 360 Above 10 Tonnes
A60 Mobile Crane
A61 Appointed Persons Lifting Operations
A62 Crane/Lifting Supervisor
A63 Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane
A65 Demolition Plant
A66Compact Crane         		TR1
Hours

70
70
70
35
24
70
70
35
35
35
35
35
70
21
35
70
35
70
14
14
14
28
28
35
28
70
35
35
28
28
21
35
28
28
28
70
70
70
70
70
70
35
35
70
70
70
**
**
35
70
35		TR2 Hours

62
62
62
28
16
62
62
28
28
28
28
28
62
14
28
62
28
62
14
14
14
21
21
28
21
62
28
28
21
21
14
28
21
21
21
62
62
62
62
62
62
28
28
62
62
62


28
62
21		TR3 Hours

42
42
42
21
14
42
42
14
14
14
14
14
42
14
14
42
14
42
7
7
7
14
14
21
14
42
21
21
14
14
7
21
14
14
14
42
42
42
42
42
42
14
14
42
42
42


21
42
14		TR4 Hours

28
28
28
14
7
28
28
7
7
7
7
7
28
7
7
28
7
28
7
***
7
7
7
14
7
28
14
14
7
7
***
14
7
7
7
28
28
28
28
28
28
7
7
28
28
28


14
28
7		Ratio:
Candidates

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4


3
2
3		Ratio:
Machine

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2


1
1
1		Ratio:
Instructor

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1


1
1
1
**A61 and A62 are set courses.  Please call 07403 163853 to discuss your requirements.

http://www.cskills.org/uploads/learning-for-categories-a02-a40_tcm17-10259.pdf
http://www.cskills.org/uploads/learning-for-categories-a41-a66_tcm17-10260.pdf

 
Health and Safety Testing

The Health and Safety Test demonstrates a understanding and knowledge of current health and safety issues.  The test aims to raise the standards of safety across the industry .  The Health and Safety Test forms a key part of many of the major card schemes including CPCS, CSCS. The test can be undertaken at a number of sites throughout the UK, there  is a Study Guide available for the Health and Safety Test which is available in paperback form. To order a Study Guide, or to book the Health and Safety Test please call 07403 163853  or email to progression@contractor.net


CPCS Technical Test

The Standard Technical Test comprises 2 parts:

 1.  The Standard Theory Test
The theory test is a verbal test, held in a one-to-one session with a CPCS Tester. The Test is valid for six months. Each Theory Test will take approximately 1.15hours. Candidates must achieve a pass mark of 80%. Once the test has been completed the Tester will issue a grading sheet and feedback on the candidates performance during the test. Once the Theory Test has been successfully completed the Standard Practical Test can then be taken.



2.  The Standard Practical Test -

There is a Standard Practical Test for each category of plant.The Standard Practical Test is delivered in a one-to-one session with a CPCS Tester.· Each test has a specified time limit. Once the test has been completed the Tester will issue a .grading sheet and feedback on the candidates performance during the test.
The CPCS Technical Tests are carried out either at an accredited test centre, or at clients site.

http://www.cskills.org/uploads/standard-theory-test-questions-a02-a40_tcm17-10105.pdf
http://www.cskills.org/uploads/standard-theory-test-questions-a41-a66_tcm17-10107.pdf
http://www.cskills.org/uploads/standard-practical-test-specification-a02-a40_tcm17-10244.pdf
http://www.cskills.org/uploads/standard-practical-test-specification-a41-a66_tcm17-10243.pdf


National Vocational Qualification - NVQ

NVQ stands for National Vocational Qualification. It is a 'competence-based' qualification which relates to practical, work-related tasks.  The NVQ will help you to develop your skills and knowledge to do a job effectively.

NVQs are based on national standards for various occupations and categories of machine. The standards say what a competent person in a job could be expected to do. As you progress through the NVQ, by comparing your skills and knowledge with these standards, you will be able to see what you need to do to meet them.CPCS requires an individual to prove operating competence through the achievement of the NVQ to achieve a full CPCS Competent Operator Card.  For further details of the NVQ please go to the CPCS website at www.cskills.org/education/cpcs.

Logbook

The role of the logbook is to record life-long learning and can provide evidence towards the renewal of the CPCS Competent Operator Card.  The completion of the log book is voluntary, and there are other forms of evidence that can be used to renew a Competent Operator Card, but it is a useful method of recording activities on machinery and equipment and its use is recommended by CPCS.  For more detailed information on the Logbook and guidance on completion please go to the CPCS Website at www.cskills.org/education/cpcs




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