The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS)
The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) provides skills cards for the plant sector of the construction and allied industries. It is a scheme developed by industry for the industry.
AB2T offers a variety of course options, the duration of which will depend on your ability and experience. Please contact us to discuss the best options available to you.
You must have the passed the relevant Health and Safety Test before taking any CPCS test.
The CPCS technical test is made up of theory and practical tests.
Theory Test covers health and safety, maintenance and operation knowledge about the machine. You will have to pass the theory test before you can move on to the practical test.
Practical Test involves maintenance checks and normal site operations for the chosen machine. When you have completed both the theory and practical tests you will get the CPCS (Red) Trained Operator Card.
Course Title | Category | Short Code | |
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Forward Tipping Dumper | CPCS | A09 | |
Excavator 180° below 5 tonnes | CPCS | A10 | |
Telescopic Handler | CPCS | A17 | |
Ride on Roller | CPCS | A31 | |
Crawler Tractor / Dozer | CPCS | A34 | |
Lorry Loader | CPCS | A39 | |
Loader Securer | CPCS | A50 | |
Dump Truck – Articulated Chassis | CPCS | A56 | |
360 Excavator Above 10 tonne | CPCS | A59 | |
180 Excavator Above 5 tonne | CPCS | A12 | |
Rough Terrain Masted Forklift | CPCS | A14 | |
Wheeled Loading Shovel | CPCS | A21 | |
Tracked Loading Shovel | CPCS | A22 | |
MEWP - Boom | CPCS | A26 | |
Slinger/Signaller | CPCS | A40 | |
Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis | CPCS | A57 | |
Mobile Crane | CPCS | A60 | |
Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor | CPCS | A62 |