BSD Training is approved to carry out a wide variety of tests to CPCS standard and our centre has passed strict accreditation and monitoring visits ensuring we provide CPCS tests to a high standard and our facilities also meet the strict guidelines set out in test specifications.

We can train and assess delegates from throughout Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England to ensure they gain the appropriate machine operator category they need to work on the majority of sites in the UK.

The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is one of the largest and most recognised card schemes for the plant industry. It provides a single skills card for the plant sector of the construction industry. Since its launch in 2003 over 280,000 cards have been issued covering a wide range of plant categories.

There are 2 types of CPCS card that you can obtain;

Red Card - This is a 2 year trained operator card that is not renewable, however this card can be upgraded to the blue competent operator card

Blue Card - This is for operators that have previous experience and hold NVQ's in their field.
If you do not currently have an NVQ in the relevant plant category we can complete this with you if necessary.

CPCS Categories we can currently train and assess;

A04C - Tower Crane - Trolley Jib - Remote Controlled (Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane)
A09A - Forward Tipping Dumper - Wheeled
A09B - Forward Tipping Dumper - Tracked
A16 - Industrial Forklift Truck
A17C - Telescopic Handler - All Sizes exc. 360 Slew
A31 - Ride on Roller
A33 - Agricultural Tractor
A40B - Slinger / Signaller - All Types - Static Duties
A40C - Slinger / Signaller - Knuckle Boom - Static Duties Only
A40D - Slinger / Signaller - Excavator Only
A56B - Dump Truck - Articulated Chassis - All Sizes
A58A - Excavator 360 Below 10 Tonnes - Tracked
A58B - Excavator 360 Below 10 Tonnes - Wheeled
A59A - Excavator 360 Above 10 Tonnes - Tracked
A59B - Excavator 360 Above 10 Tonnes - Wheeled