Plant Operations

Plant Operations training at the National Construction College includes courses to suit all levels. The National Construction College is the biggest plant training provider in the UK, and we have a £10 million plant fleet that spans over 220 acres and is updated regularly.

Our policies ensure that we have a maximum of four operatives per trainer (eight for appointed persons) so each candidate is given the attention they need.

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CPCS card achievement routes

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• CPCS Card achievement route
• Finding the right plant course for you

Working towards a Red Trained Operator card

An operator is required to:

• Pass the relevant CSCS Health & Safety Test before any testing or training begins (if not passed in the last 2 years)
• Carry out the required training
• Pass CPCS Technical Tests, theory and practical

Working towards a Blue Competent Operator card

An operator is required to:

• Pass the relevant CSCS Health & Safety Test before any testing begins (if not passed in the last 2 years)
• Carry out any training necessary to bring the operator up to the standard required to pass the CPCS Technical Tests. This training will be tailored to meet individual requirements
• Pass CPCS Technical Tests, theory and practical
• Have the relevant S/NVQ, with the unit appropriate to the category of plant required

Moving from a Red Trained Operator card to a Blue Competent Operator card

An operator is required to:

• Achieve the relevant S/NVQ with the unit appropriate to the category of plant required, within the 2 year life of the card