CPCS RENEWALS
Q. How do I renew my CPCS Competent Operators Card?
CPCS Renewal Test has been replaced with Online CPD Course. NOCN Group, a leading provider of skills solutions for the construction sector, has introduced a new online CPD course to replace the traditional CPCS Renewal Test.
Q. I have passed my Renewal Test(s) what do I do now?
A. You can apply to renew your CPCS Blue Competent Operator card, as long as all other renewal requirements have been met.
For more information on how to renew your card, visit https://www.nocnjobcards.org/CPCS/cpcs-blue-competent-operator-card/cpcs-blue-competent-operator-card-renewal/
You can apply to renew your card even if you have not passed all of your renewal tests.
Q. What to do I do if I fail my renewal tests?
A. If you do not pass your Renewal Test(s), you must book another test slot and retake the test(s). A new test fee will need to be paid when you retake a test.
Q. How many times can I retake the test(s)?
A. You can retake the test(s) as many times as you need and you can book a retake after 48 hours of your previous attempt.
Q. How can I become a trainer?
A. It depends what you want to teach and for who. If you want to teach for most awarding bodies a teaching qualification such as the Award in Education and Training is required alongside a qualification for the subject, usually at a higher level. There are some exceptions to this and you should check with the awarding body, for example, If you want to teach plant qualifications NPORS has a Novice course which does not require you to have the teaching qualification. See our NPORS Instructor FAQ.
Q. I want to become an NPORS Plant Instructor. What is the difference between the 5-day and 10-day Instructors Course?
A. The 10-day is designed for Experienced Operators with no teaching qualification where the 5-day is aimed at Existing Instructors who wish to become NPORS registered. To be eligable for the 5-day course you are required to hold any of the following instructional techniques qualifications:
Q. How can I become an assessor?
A. It depends what you want to assess and for who. If you want to assess for most awarding bodies an assessors qualification such as the Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is required alongside a qualification for the subject, usually at a higher level. There are some exceptions to this and you should check with the awarding body.
Q. Whats the difference between Emergency First aid at Work (EFAW) and First aid at Work (FAW)?
A. EFAW training enables a first-aider to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work.
FAW training includes EFAW and also equips the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries and illnesses.
