How to get CPCS certification

Glaucus

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Has anyone got there cpcs (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) certification?

How do you go about getting it and how much did it cost?

Things like the komatsu-pw150

Specifically A10 and A12

Found a price list from 2005 which is £1600 each for a 10 day course for beginners.
I also know you need a health and safety test
Slightly confused what a N/SVQ in Specialised Plant Machinery and Operation is?

Any one know how easy it is to get part time work on 360s above and below 10 tons?
 
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I'm an Instructor at a CPCS test center, you'll only need to do A12 because if you test on a above 5 ton machine you'll be credited the below 5 ton as well.

First thing you need to have is a health, safety and environment test (touch screen test) less then 2 years old. Then you need to do a theory test that consists of 87 verbal questions with a 80% pass mark and finally you'll be able to take your practical test.

This will give you a red CPCS card that will last for 2 years, before it runs out you'll need to do a level 2 plant operations NVQ to gain your blue CPCS card that will last 5 years.

Length of course depends on your experience but from novice this will normally be 10 days at a cost of around £2000 plus VAT including all test fees.

Hope this helps and if you need any more advice feel free to drop me a PM

Ram
 
Great reply thanks Rammix, ill send you a pm in a shirt while for a bit of advice.

Oh what does "necroed" mean ??
 
Rammix said:
No problem, I'm happy to help :)
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I appears Private messaging is disabled on theses forums.

I looked for an e-mail address under your trust account but its not there.

Any chance you can drop me a mail to my trust e-mail so we can have a chat ?

Thanks Ben
 
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