Course content

The course includes:

• Understand operator roles, responsibilities, and regulations

• Conduct pre-use checks and routine maintenance

• Configure excavator for various operations safely

• Read and follow work instructions and site plans

• Excavate, grade, and load materials efficiently and safely

• Identify and control site hazards and ground conditions

• Carry out safe shutdown, parking, and securing procedures

• Prepare for CPCS theory and practical assessments.

Teaching and assessment

• 2 days classroom learning and practical exercises

• 1-day CPCS technical tests.

What you get

• CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) if you pass the technical tests

• CITB National Construction College certificate available on request.

Entry requirements

1. CITB HS&E test passed within the last two years, or the new CPCS Plant Operative Health, Safety and Environment Test - NOCN Job Cards

2. Good spoken and written English.

3. Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.

By booking a course, you agree to follow our Terms and Conditions.

Grants and funding

Grants are available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.

Did we miss something?

For more information, email ncc.accountmanager@citb.co.uk or call 0344 994 4433.

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