To renew your CPCS Blue Competent Operator card, you must take and pass the CPCS Renewal Test. The test makes sure that you have kept your knowledge of each plant category or group of categories held on your card up to date. The tests are designed to cover the essential knowledge that is expected of experienced plant operators. These tests have been developed within the industry to meet the needs of construction plant and trades. Each test is 15 minutes, and you will be required to take a renewal test for each group of categories that you hold on your card. Factsheets are provided to help you prepare for the course. You will also require a CITB Health, Safety & Environment online test within the last 2 years which consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, this can be booked at the same time as your renewal test.
How to renew your card:
- Achieving the relevant CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test unless you have already passed the HS&E test within the last 2 years.
You can book this test with us at All Plant Training or online at www.citb.co.uk under courses and qualifications.
- Achieving the relevant CPCS Renewal Test.
You can book this test with us at All Plant Training or online at www.pearsonvue.com/nocn
On Achievement of Renewal Test:
You must demonstrate ongoing practical operating experience through a choice of routes:
- Logbook
- On-Site Assessment
- CPCS Practical test
- NVQ
If renewing your existing ‘Competent Operator’ card based on recorded logbook hours with All Plant Training you will need to complete the F1/3 Application Form signed by your employer.
Further Information that may affect the renewal or you’re existing CPCS card.
IMPORTANT: For Individuals who obtained cards via Industry Accreditation? (“Grand Father Rights”) or obtained original cards under the original CTA scheme before 2003 probably have not achieved an NVQ qualification for your categories, therefore, please be aware Industry Accreditation is being withdrawn. CPCS is required to phase out blue Competent Operator cards gained through Industry Accreditation from 1st January 2020, and any cards issued through transitional routes or cards issued without individuals achieving an NVQ will be completely removed by 31 December 2024. If this applies to you please let me know and I will discuss your options.
