Get F1/2 Application To Upgrade To A Full CPCS Competent Operator Card

To get the card, you need to follow the below steps: Prove that you have completed an NVQ for the category you are applying for to the CPCS Test Centre. Pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test. Within 2 years of the above; achieve your CPCS theory. Complete the CPCS practical within six months of theory.

What is the difference between Red and Blue CPCS cards? A Red CPCS card is for the Trained operator. Blue is for the Competent operator. After achieving the Red card you have 2 years to achieve a Diploma/NVQ.

To renew your CPCS Blue Competent Operator card, you must take and pass the CPCS Renewal Test. The test makes sure that you have kept your knowledge of each plant category or group of categories held on your card up-to-date.

To do this, learners need to have completed their NVQ, CITB HS&E course (within the past 2 years), and hold a red card which is within 12 months of its expiry. Once you have met this criteria, you will need to contact NOCN directly to make your upgrade application.

Red CPCS card holders have 2 years from the date of issue to complete an NVQ in the specified category of plant. Once the NVQ has been achieved, they can upgrade their card to the Blue 'Competent Operator' CPCS card.

All you need to do is contact CPCS directly at 0844 815 7274. They can issue a duplicate replacement card so long as your original card is still valid. You won't need to take any tests or recertify, but your new card will have the same expiry date as your old card.

The Red Trained Operator card will only last for 2 years. In this time you are required to undertake the relevant NVQ in order to upgrade your card to the Blue Competent Operator Card. The red card cannot be renewed,* the only way to remain in the CPCS scheme is to complete the relevant NVQ.

To renew your CPCS Blue Competent Operator card, you must take and pass the CPCS Renewal Test. The test makes sure that you have kept your knowledge of each plant category or group of categories held on your card up-to-date.