CPCS Process 'At a Glance'
STEP 1
Health & Safety test
(see below)

PLUS
STEP 2
Experienced Worker
Plant Operator Assessment OR
Novice Training plus
Plant Operator Assessment
STEP 3
CPCS
RED TRAINED OPERATOR CARD

PLUS
STEP 6
CPCS
BLUE COMPETENCE CARD
STEP 5
Plant Operations
NVQ
STEP 4
Log 300 hrs

PLUS

Which route to take – Experienced worker or Novice?

Getting the Health & Safety test
The Health & Safety test is made up of multiple choice questions and must be taken before the candidate can do their assessment or training for the Red Trained Operator card. Candidates will be given a CITB Registration Number upon booking their test which will be needed when booking training.

To book a test go to www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk/hstest
or call 0870 600 4020. Tests cost £17.50