Construction Plant Training

CPCS stands for the Construction Plant Competence Scheme - a card scheme to prove the skills of plant operators. It is based on a combination of professional competence and health and safety awareness - two essential qualities for operating plant.

More than 150,000 individuals carry the card and it is required to be able to operate most categories of plant on MCG (Major Contractors Group) and NCF (National Contractors Federation) sites. Put simply, it is the main standard for plant operators.

Plant training for the novice or experienced operator.

Plant operations NVQ to enable operators to progress from the red card to the blue card

On-site training to meet customers needs.

Competitive rates.

CPCS technical tests

Fully Qualified Instructors and Assessors.

Training Delivery:

Novice Operator Training:

Novice Operator Training is available to all candidates. The duration varies depending on the category of machine, for instance Novice Telehandler training is 5 days, and Novice Excavator training is 10 days.

Partially Experienced operators

These courses are designed for the operator who is very experienced and needs to obtain their operator card. 

Plant Operator Level 2 NVQ 

Your CPCS red 'Trained Operator' Card will expire after 2 years of it being issued unless you have achieved the Plant Operators NVQ for the machine on your card, and applied for your blue card.

 

Telescopic Handler  

Outcome from Attending Training:

  • Telescopic Handler operators will be able to identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges. 
  • Identify and comply with manufacturers' instructions and explain all relevant documentation. 
  • Carry out pre-use and running checks. 
  • Configure for site and road travel. 
  • Travel over differing types of terrain, both with and without loads. 
  • Manoeuvre in confined spaced areas. 
  • Set in order to lift various loads within the full working range of the telescopic handler. 
  • Ensure load integrity and security. 
  • Transport loads. 
  • Place and retrieve loads accurately from various points and from vehicle bed or trailer. 
  • Explain precautions to be taken for overhead services and other hazards. 
  • Keep within safe working parameters. 
  • Place the machine in and out of service condition. 
  • Be able to explain the loading and unloading procedure on and off a transporter. 

Achievement:

On successful completion of your training and CPCS Technical Test, your details will be registered with CPCS. The CPCS will then issue your operator card (please allow 28 days)

 

Lorry Loader

Outcome from Attending Training:

  • Lorry Loader Operators must be able to Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges. 
  • Identify and comply with manufacturers' instructions in accordance with the operator's handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation. 
  • Carry out pre-use and running checks of the carrier vehicle and lifting application. 
  • Configure the carrier vehicle for site and road travel. 
  • Manoeuvre the carrier vehicle into position in order to carry out the lifting of various loads. 
  • Set up carrier vehicle to carry out lifts from minimum to maximum radius. 
  • Select, check and use correct lifting gear for the lifting of various loads. 
  • Lift and place loads at varying radii. 
  • Load a vehicle in accordance with industry practices. 
  • Secure various loads on the vehicle bed in accordance with industry practices. 
  • Explain precautions to be taken for underground and overhead services and other hazards. 
  • Keep within safe working parameters. 

Achievement:

On successful completion of your training and CPCS Technical Test, your details will be registered with CPCS. The CPCS will then issue your operator card (please allow 28 days)