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CPCS Card Categories Flashcards

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  1. What does the CPCS category A09 relate to?

    Answer: Excavator — 360 degrees

    CPCS category A09 is for the 360-degree excavator — one of the most common plant types on UK construction sites. The full rotation capability distinguishes it from restricted-swing excavators.

  2. Which CPCS category covers the operation of a telescopic handler (telehandler)?

    Answer: A17

    CPCS category A17 covers the Telescopic Handler (Telehandler), which is widely used on construction sites for material handling and lifting operations.

  3. What is the CPCS category for a crawler crane?

    Answer: A04

    CPCS category A04 covers the Crawler Crane. Crawler cranes are large, tracked lifting machines used for heavy lifts and are distinct from mobile cranes (A02) and tower cranes (A04 is specifically crawler).

  4. A worker holds a CPCS card for a rough terrain forklift (A14). Can they legally operate a counterbalance forklift?

    Answer: No — they must hold the relevant CPCS or RTITB/FLT qualification for counterbalance forklifts specifically

    CPCS categories are specific to plant type. A card for one type of forklift does not authorise operation of a different type. The operator must hold the relevant qualification for the specific machine.

  5. What is the CPCS category code for a forward tipping dumper?

    Answer: A09E / A09F depending on payload

    Forward tipping dumpers are covered by CPCS category A09E (up to 10 tonne payload) and A09F (over 10 tonne payload). The payload determines the specific category.

  6. Which of the following plant types requires a CPCS category for 'appointed person' status rather than an operator card?

    Answer: Crane appointed person — CPCS category A61

    CPCS category A61 covers the Crane Appointed Person — the competence to plan and supervise lifting operations — rather than to physically operate a crane. It recognises a management and planning role.