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Plant Operations Courses at the NCC
CPCS plant courses to get carded, Plant management and more
CPCS Tester Course
This course is suited to trainers or very experienced operators. For anyone considering a career in testing within the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS), this course is an ideal starting point. The Tester Course is for people who wish
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 Slinger/signaller A40 (4 days)
This 4 day course is for people with limited or no experience of slinging and signalling, who want to gain entry into the lifting industry. 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 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 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
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 Lifting with Excavators A59c
This course will give you foundation training and assessment in lifting with excavators safely and productively. You gain the lifting endorsement A59c on your CPCS card on passing the CPCS technical test at the end.
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 Remote Controlled Tower Crane A04c
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 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 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.
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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 Slinger/Signaller A40 (2 days) - for experienced…
This 4 day course is for people with limited or no experience of slinging and signalling, who want to gain entry into the lifting industry. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
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.
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.
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CPCS Mobile Crane Operator - A60A – Blocked Duties Only…
This 10-day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a Mobile crane. It teaches you how to operate and maintain a Mobile crane safely.
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.
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Plant Maintenance Courses at the NCC
Courses in Testing and Inspecting and maintaining plant machinery
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years. “Spent a great week at the National construction college in Bircham Newton doing my CPCS tester course.
Card schemes
Learn about other recognised construction card schemes. Find information about applying for and renewing cards, including CSCS and CPCS.
South East
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New plant training standards launching on June 18
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) continues to standardise plant training across the industry, with phase two of its new training standards launching on June 18, 2025. CITB and industry representatives have been working together
Parker scoops gold with help from CITB
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Plant standards and grants
New plant training standards and grants were launched from Monday 31 July 2023. Employers must use an Approved Training Organisation to receive grant for the new plant training standards.
NVQ Assessment: Specialised Plant and Machinery…
This assessment is designed for Plant Operators who wish to gain a Level 2, 4 or 5 NVQ/SVQ in Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations. Gaining the relevant NVQ/SVQ will help you change from a Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Red
Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test and cards
Book and prepare for your HS&E test and learn about other construction cards
Safe Working Practices Around Construction Plant…
This two day course is for anyone working with construction plant machinery who needs to be aware of the dangers of operating in close proximity to other vehicles/obstructions. Candidates will learn about excavation awareness and traffic/vehicle
Digging into the detail of plant training and testing
What do you get when you cross CITB staff with experts from plant federations, associations and card schemes? A group committed to shaping future grant support for plant training and testing.
CPCS Crawler Crane A02
This 9-day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a crawler crane. It teaches you how to operate and maintain a crawler crane safely. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red
Equality and diversity policy
The policy covers CITB requirements for equality of opportunity, diversity and considerations for special access and particular assessment requirements for delegates and candidates.
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.
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 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.
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.
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