CPCS Card Renewal Online: Steps by Steps guide for CPCS Card Renewal
The CPCS Competent Operator Card (CPCS Blue Card) is issued on successful completion of the CPCS Theory and Practical Technical Assessment which takes place in our CPCS accredited centre along with the completion of the relevant NVQ for the plant category. This card confirms that you have demonstrated an underpinning knowledge for the category achieved. This card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.
What’s the cost for the CPCS Test?
The cost of the test depends upon the personal requirements. To know more about the costing, we would recommend you to reach out to one of our executives. Call us today at 0800 088 5477 to get started. Our consultants are ready to guide you in choosing the right test and card for your career goals.
How to book the CPCS Test Online?
If you would like to book the test then you can directly make the booking online, otherwise, you can reach out on our telephone number. One of our trained executives will make sure that the test is booked successfully. Call us today at 0800 088 5477 to get started. or Book Online Today
What You Need to Know About the New CPD Process?
As of August 22nd, 2024, the NOCN is introducing significant changes to the CPCS Renewal Test, moving towards a more modern and comprehensive approach to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for construction professionals. This update is part of a broader initiative to ensure that all construction card schemes align with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme’s (CSCS) goal of incorporating CPD by 2030.
Renew your CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card
- Hold a CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card for the category which is within five years of expiry date
- Pass the relevant CITB health, safety and environment test within the last two years
- Pass the CPCS Renewal test for each category held*
- Demonstrated on-going practical operating experience through a choice of routes:
- Logbook
- On-Site Assessment
- CPCS Practical Test
- VQ
Documents Required to Book CPCS Test
- UK driving license
- Passport
- National Insurance Card
- Work ID Card
- UK Travel Document
- Proof of Age Card
- Paper Driving License
- British Armed Forces Card
- Credit Card or Debit Card
- Inland Revenue Card
- Trade Union Card
CPCS Renewal Test Centre Locations Near Me
CPCS Renewal Test Near Me locations are in all major cities throughout the United Kingdom. You can safely and securely book tests at all CITB centres using this service. You must take a CITB Test to renew CPCS cards.
CPCS Test Centre Locations include: London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Nottingham, Sheffield, Bristol, Glasgow, Leicester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Cardiff, Manchester, Stoke, Hull, Coventry, Sunderland, Reading, Preston, Newport, Swansea, Bradford, Southend-on-Sea, Belfast, Derby, Plymouth, Luton, Wolverhampton, Southampton, Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Norwich, Dudley, Aberdeen, Portsmouth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swindon, Crawley, Ipswich, Wigan, Croydon, Walsall, Oxford and Warrington among many more. There are over 150 CITB Test Centres throughout the UK.
What happens if I fail the CPCS Test?
If you are not successful the first time around, don’t worry; we can book you another test once 24 hours have passed. You cannot sit another test within 48 hours of your initial test time. You can however take the CITB Test as many times as you need to but will have to pay each time. Book CPCS Test Online or Call Us 0800 088 5477
Number to Book Your CPCS Test.
Prefer to book your test over the phone? Call us today at 0800 088 5477 to get started. Our consultants are ready to guide you in choosing the right test and card for your career goals. Book Your CITB Test Online. Click Here.
How to Book a CITB Test?
- Visit the Official CITB Website: Navigate to the “Book a Test” section.
- Create or Log Into Your Account: Register an account if you’re a first-time user.
- Choose Your Test Type: Select the test type based on your role (explained below).
- Select a Test Centre: Choose “London Bridge” as your preferred location.
- Pick a Date and Time: Select an available slot that suits your schedule.
CPCS Blue Card Renewal Online
The CPCS Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and can be renewed by completing the relevant CPCS Renewal CPD Module. This card can be renewed by completing the relevant CPCS Renewal CPD Module. The Renewal CPD Modules now replaces the previous CPCS Renewal Tests.
This online course ensures that your knowledge and skills for each plant category on your card remain up-to-date. The course includes short question-and-answer sections to check your understanding, but there are no tests with minimum pass marks.
CPCS Renewal Test Tool – CPD e-Learning
The CPCS CPD e-Learning is an important step in the process towards maintaining skills, knowledge and competency of the cardholder. The CPCS CPD courses are replacing CPCS Renewal Tests so cardholders will no longer be required to sit a test to renew, instead using the tool below to select a CPD course to continue their professional development.
What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is an ongoing and planned learning and development process to increase your knowledge, experiences and understanding. For CPCS this will be specific to one of five modules covering different topic areas of plant construction.
- Earth Moving and Compaction
- Lifting and Lifting Equipment
- Piling and Pumping of Materials
- Lifting Supervision and Management
- Demolition
Renew a CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card
- Demonstrate ongoing practical operating experience through a choice of routes:
- Complete the relevant CPCS CPD e-Learning module per category.
- Pass the relevant Health, Safety and Environment test (either NOCN or CITB) within the last two years.
- Hold a CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card for the category which is within the 5 year grace period from the expiry date (can renew 3 months before the card expires).