To get this card you need to (in this order):
- Pass the relevant CITB health, safety and environment test for supervisor.
- Achieve the CPCS theory test (within two years of the CITB health, safety and environment test)
- Achieve the CPCS practical test (within six months of the CPCS theory test and within two years of the CITB health, safety and environment test).
Both CPCS theory and practical tests are delivered by an approved CPCS test centre. The test centre will apply for the card.
Content of the course
Days One and Two:
Day three or Day four:
Pre-requisites and additional information
Delegates MUST have passed their CSCS Specialist Supervisor Test within the last 2 years (to the date of the actual CPCS tests). Delegates that arrive without a valid CSCS HSE pass will not be permitted to attend and will lose the full cost of the course.
Candidates must bring photo ID in order to take their CPCS tests.
Additional fees will be charged to re-arrange your tests for an alternative date.
Delegates also should already hold a CPCS A40 Slinger/Signaller Card.
Please note that if you do not pass the CPCS Theory Test then you are not permitted to attempt the CPCS Practical Test. Additional fees apply if re-tests are required.
Course Times
Approximately 7.45am – 5.00pm. Course times will be confirmed in the joining instructions once the course has been booked.
This qualification is suitable for:
provide identification for plant operators and those involved with plant operations by recognising skills, knowledge and understanding, competence and qualifications
raise health, safety and environment standards through a programme of Health, safety and environment testing to prove workers have met minimum standards
provide standards of learning and assessment to equip individuals with relevant skills and knowledge to seek employment within the industry
provide or improve employment prospects for individuals and experienced operators