CPCS

Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) - a card scheme to prove the skills of plant operators.

CPCS is the largest and most highly recognised card scheme for the plant industry.

It helps to prove workers' operating skills and health and safety awareness.

The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) provides a single skills card for the plant sector of the construction industry.

CPCS Scheme Information 

• Category Code List
• Scheme Booklet for Operators
• Scheme Booklet for Testers and Trainers
• Test Centre and Trainer Search  

CPCS Application forms

• CPCS Terms & Conditions and Data Protection Statement
• Upgrade to a blue Competent Operator card F1-2
• Renewal of a blue Competent Operator card F1-3
• Upgrade to a full CPCS Tester Card F3-2
• Upgrade to a full CPCS Trainer Card F2-2
• Transfer from CPCS to MPQC 

All other application forms are available through your Test Centre on completion of required Scheme elements.

CPCS Test Centre Information

• Scheme Rules
• Agreement
• Declaration
• ConstructionSkills Credit Check

CPCS Standard Technical Test Information

• Guidance Notes for all categories
• Learning for categories A02-A40
• Learning for categories A41-A67
• Standard Theory Test Questions for categories A02-A40
• Standard Theory Test Questions for categories A41-A67
• Standard Practical Test Specification for categories A02-A40
• Standard Practical Test Specification for categories A41-A67
• On-Site Assessments for categories A02-A40
• On-Site Assessments for categories A41-A66
• Renewal and Competence Assessment for A61
• Renewal and Competence Assessment for A62

CPCS Advanced Technical Test Information

• Advanced Theory Test Questions for categories A02-A40
• Advanced Theory Test Questions for categories A41-A67
• Advanced Practical Test Specification for Categories A02-A40
• Advanced Practical Test Specification for Categories A41-A67

Further Supporting Information

Occupational Health Information

• Guidance on Occupational Health Best Practice

Quick Hitch Devices Training Course

The following files make up the recommended delivery and assessment material for a ½ day course:

• Theory/Classroom Training
  • Quick Hitch Theory Session Plan
  • Quick Hitch Theory Tutor Notes
  • Quick Hitch Theory Presentation
  • Supporting Videos: Man Hitch, Semi Hitch, Fully Auto Hitch
• Practical Training Session
  • Quick Hitch Practical Tutor Notes
• Theory Assessment
  • Quick Hitch Theory Test Paper
• For experienced operators
  • Quick Hitch Tool Box Talk

CPCS Old Scheme Information

• Scheme Booklet

Still relevant up to launch of the CPCS Renewal Theory Test

• Validator Application Form