What is a NVQ blue card?
Blue – Also known as skilled worker cards. For those who have completed a level 2 NVQ, or a valid apprenticeship, in their discipline. Gold – Cards for those with supervisor responsibilities, or performing an advanced craft role. These cards require a relevant level 5, 6 or 7 NVQ to have been completed.
How do you get from red to blue CPCS?
Candidates who hold a valid Red (Trained Operator) CPCS card are eligible to work towards the Blue (Competent Operator) CPCS card within the 2 years their Red CPCS card is valid for. To achieve this, they will need to complete the relevant NVQ course.
What is a CPCS qualification?
CPCS stands for the Construction Plant Competence Scheme- a card scheme designed to prove the skills of plant operatives.
Do you need CSCS If you have CPCS?
All employers, contractors and major site operators may require that all on-site workers have a valid CSCS / CPCS card appropriate to their profession and which is relevant to their qualifications. Skilled trades and management on-site are no longer able to use the green Labourer CSCS Card.
Is an NVQ 3 a diploma?
NVQ 1 = foundation GNVQ, three to four GCSEs at grades D-E, Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) first certificate. NVQ 2 = four or five GCSEs at grades A*–C, BTEC first diploma. NVQ 3 = two or more A levels, BTEC Ordinary National Diploma (OND), City & Guilds Advanced Craft.
How long does a blue CPCS card last?
five years
A Blue Competent Operator Card will be issued for five years. Full details on how to renew are available within the Scheme Booklet for Operators.
What does a CPCS card allow you to do?
The (CPCS Card) or Construction Plant Competence Scheme Card is a skills card for those who work with plant machinery in construction. Operators use the card to provide proof of competence in their role.
How long does CPCS blue card last?
Which NVQs provide access to the CPCs card?
CADUK offer NVQs in the following categories at Levels 2, 4 & 5 that provide access to the Blue Competent Operator CPCS card:
How do I get a blue CPCs card?
Candidates who hold a valid Red (Trained Operator) CPCS card are eligible to work towards the Blue (Competent Operator) CPCS card within the 2 years their Red CPCS card is valid for. To achieve this, they will need to complete the relevant NVQ course. Once the NVQ has been successfully achieved, they will be awarded with the Blue CPCS card.
What is the difference between Red CPCs and blue CPCs?
Candidates who hold a valid Red (Trained Operator) CPCS card are eligible to work towards the Blue (Competent Operator) CPCS card within the 2 years their Red CPCS card is valid for. To achieve this, they will need to complete the relevant NVQ course.
What is an NVQ and do I need one?
NVQ’s are required when upgrading from a CPCS Red Card to a CPCS Blue Card. They are also required for certain type of CSCS Card, for example, Supervisors and Managers Cards. In some cases, you’ll even be eligible for a card extension when you sign up for an NVQ.