CPCS Training

Construction Plant Competence Scheme certification

What is CPCS?

CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) is the leading skills certification programme for plant operators, managed by NOCN Group. With over 300,000 cards issued across more than 60 categories of plant and related occupations, CPCS is the industry standard.

The CPCS card is accepted on all UK construction sites as proof of competence in plant operation. As the plant partner card scheme of CSCS, it's recognised throughout the industry. Whether you're looking for your first Red Card or upgrading to a Blue Card, we provide comprehensive training and testing.

Card Types

  • Red Card (Trained Operator) - Issued upon successful completion of theory and practical tests. For operators who have completed training.
  • Blue Card (Competent Operator) - Demonstrates full competence to operate specific plant machinery. Requires NVQ/SVQ qualification.
    Renew my Blue Card

The CPCS Process

Your pathway to certification - all completed with us under one roof

1

Initial Training

Comprehensive hands-on instruction on machine operation and safety

2

HS&E Test

Pass the Health, Safety & Environment test

3

Theory Test

One-to-one testing with up to 40 questions per test

4

Practical Test

Conducted at our test centre

5

Red Card

Issued upon successful completion of theory and practical tests

6

Blue Card

Complete your NVQ/SVQ qualification to upgrade

7

CPD Renewal

Maintain your card through Continuous Professional Development

Key Benefits

  • Accepted on all UK construction sites - CPCS is the plant partner card scheme of CSCS
  • CITB Levy offset - Employers paying CITB levy can offset training and testing costs
  • Free online support materials - Prepare with official resources
  • 30+ years of industry standards - Trusted and established scheme

Popular Machine Categories

Our most popular CPCS training courses

360° Excavator Above 10 Tonnes

1-5 Days From £495

Forward Tip Dumper

1-3 Days From £325

Telescopic Handler (Telehandler)

1-4 Days From £495

360° Excavator Below 10 Tonnes

1-5 Days From £495

Rotating Telehandler

1-5 Days From £745

Articulated Dump Truck

1-3 Days From £545

Agricultural Tractor

1-3 Days From £440

180° Excavator

1-5 Days From £495

Industrial Counterbalance Forklift

1-3 Days From £345

Plant & Vehicle Marshaller

1-2 Days From £395
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