CPCS CPCS Card Categories

Question 1

What does CPCS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Construction Plant Competence Scheme

Answer

Construction Plant Certification System

Answer

Competence Proof for Construction Sites

Answer

Construction Personnel Competency Standard

Question 2

Who administers the CPCS scheme in the UK?

Accepted Answer

CITB — the Construction Industry Training Board

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Answer

The Plant Hire Association

Answer

The Chartered Institute of Building

Question 3

What is the CPCS category code for a mobile crane?

Accepted Answer

A02

Answer

A60

Answer

B03

Answer

C01

Question 4

What NVQ level must a CPCS blue card holder achieve to demonstrate full competency?

Accepted Answer

NVQ Level 2 for most plant categories

Answer

NVQ Level 5

Answer

A-level qualification only

Answer

No NVQ — only the theory test is required

Question 5

A CPCS red card is valid for how long?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

10 years

Question 6

What is required to upgrade from a red CPCS card to a blue CPCS card?

Accepted Answer

Pass the relevant NVQ or SVQ assessment demonstrating competence in that plant category

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Complete an additional classroom course

Answer

Pass a higher-level theory test only

Answer

Pay the upgrade fee and submit a photograph