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How to get a CISRS card
What you need to gain a green, red, blue or gold CISRS scaffolder card, and the courses you can study at the National Construction College for each.
Scaffolding & Access Courses at the NCC
CISRS courses to get carded and SITS.
On-site T Level Competency Pilot
Onsite Construction T Levels were launched in September 2021 with just over 100 students. T Levels are based on the same standards as apprenticeships, which gives students a strong grounding in their specialist area. Students can specialise in
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Plant Operations Courses at the NCC
CPCS plant courses to get carded, Plant management and more
Journey to becoming a Plant Operator
Recent NCC apprentice, David Campbell, explains how a 12 week plant operation course gave him the skills to accelerate his career.
CPCS Crane Supervisor A62
This course will enable you to undertake the duties of a crane supervisor as defined by the appointed person. You will learn how to comply with legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and industrial requirements. You gain the CPCS trained
CPCS Excavator 180° Wheeled
This nine-day course is for people with limited or no experience of using 180 degree wheeled excavators. You will learn to operate and maintain machines above and below 5 tonnes. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained
CPCS Tower Crane A04a & b
This 9 day course is for people with limited or no experience of using tower cranes. It teaches you how to operate a tower crane safely and productively. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card)
CPCS Dump Truck with Articulated Chassis
This course is for people with limited or no experience who want to learn to operate a dump truck with an articulated chassis. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
CPCS Tower Crane A04a & b
This 9 day course is for people with limited or no experience of using tower cranes. It teaches you how to operate a tower crane safely and productively. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card)
CPCS Mini Excavator A58
This 6 day course is for people with limited or no experience of using mini excavators. It's also suitable for people who have some experience, but need a formal qualification. You will learn to operate and maintain a mini excavator, including
CISRS Scaffolder Refresher Course (2 days)
This course is for people looking to renew a CISRS Scaffolder card (blue) and a CISRS Advanced Scaffolder card (gold). This course will refresh your existing knowledge, make you fully aware of changes in legislation and good working practices, to
CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked (10 days)
Master the Excavator 360° Tracked operation in just 10 days! Get your CPCS card and enjoy a £880 grant. Enrol now for our Norfolk course!
CPCS Telescopic Handler A17 (5 days)
This course is for people with limited or no experience who want to learn to operate a telescopic handler. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked (9 days)
This course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a 360 degree tracked excavator above 10 tonnes. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
CPCS Plant and Vehicle Marshaller A73
This 3 day course is for people responsible for the movement of plant and vehicles on construction sites. You will learn how to prepare for vehicle movement and guidance, communication, plant hazards and ground conditions, work area layout and
CPCS Ride on Road Roller A31 (5 days)
This course is for people with limited or no experience of using pedestrian operated tower cranes. It teaches you how to operate a pedestrian operated tower crane safely and productively. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS
CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper Wheeled A09 (4 days)
This course is for people with limited or no experience who want to learn to operate a wheeled forward tipping dumper. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
CISRS Advanced Scaffolding Inspection Training Scheme…
This course is for people who hold a CISRS Inspection Card (or previous equivalent) or a CISRS Scaffolder Card for at least two years, or hold a CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Card (blue card). You will learn the appropriate safety regulations and
CPCS Dump Truck with Articulated Chassis
This course is for people with limited or no experience who want to learn to operate a dump truck with an articulated chassis. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
CPCS Appointed Persons: Lifting Operations A61
This 5-day course is suitable for supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting operations. This course will give you an understanding of the appointed person’s responsibilities and how to fulfil them. On passing the technical tests,
CPCS Excavator 180° Wheeled - experienced operators
This condensed course is for experienced operators of 180 degree excavators above and below 5 tonnes, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
CPCS Dump Truck Articulated Chassis - experienced…
This course is for experienced operators of dump truck with an articulated chassis, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
CPCS Appointed Persons: Lifting Operations A61
This 5-day course is suitable for supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting operations. This course will give you an understanding of the appointed person’s responsibilities and how to fulfil them. On passing the technical tests,
CPCS Telescopic Handler A17 - experienced operators (2…
This condensed course is for experienced operators of telescopic handlers, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper Wheeled A09 - experienced…
This condensed course is for experienced operators of wheeled forward tipping dumpers, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
CPCS Ride on Road Roller A31 experienced operators (2…
This condensed course is for experienced operators of ride-on road rollers who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
Enabling the enablers: Using CITB funding for specialist…
From upskilling staff to attracting new recruits and increasing the services they offer, the team at Sanctus have enjoyed a wealth of benefits as a result of applying to CITB’s Skills and Training Fund.
CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked A59 - experienced operators…
This condensed course is for experienced operators of 360 degree excavators above 10 tonnes, who need a formal qualification. You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the technical test at the end.
CPCS Excavator - Combined 180° Wheeled and 360° Tracked…
This 15-day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a 180° wheeled excavator and 360° tracked excavator. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
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Testing, inspecting and thorough examination occupations…
The suite contains National Occupational Standards (NOS) for engineers, technicians, operatives and supervisors. They relate to: law responsibilities inspections record keeping and defect reports.
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On-site Assessment Workshop NCC
Assessment Services offers on-site assessment for experienced operatives, supervisors and managers. These assessments recognize existing skills, knowledge and experience against a nationally recognized qualification. Holding an NVQ enables you to
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Setting Out Courses at the NCC
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