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FAQS

Our Most Asked Questions

CITB

What ID is needed to participate in CITB courses?

A driver’s licence or passport is required for all courses. If you do not have either, please speak to us prior to attending.

What PPE is required for practical-based CITB courses?
What are the English language requirements for CITB Site Safety Plus courses?
What do I need to apply for a CSCS Labourer card?
How long is the CSCS Labourer card valid?

CPCS

What is required to join the CPCS scheme and get a CPCS card?

To enter the CPCS scheme and get a CPCS card, you will first need to complete and pass the relevant Health, Safety and Environment test at Operatives Level for all courses, except for A62 Crane Supervisor (Specialist Supervisor) and A61 Appointed Person (Managerial and Professional).

Once the above has been completed, you are required to complete and pass the relevant theory and practical test(s) for the category(s) of machinery you wish to operate. 

How long is the CPCS Red Trained Card valid?

IPAF

Are there health and fitness requirements for using MEWPs?

Yes. IPAF sets out a clear set of requirements for anyone operating MEWPs in their health and fitness statement:

As the safe use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) requires that you consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any MEWP user. Similarly, as the assembly and use of MEWPs can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health, and should generally not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights/vertigo, giddiness/difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness. If you have any problems with literacy or language comprehension or have any doubts about your fitness to use MEWPs, you must bring them to the attention of your employer. This need not preclude you from using MEWPs, provided your employer conducts an assessment and is able to put in place adequate measures to take account of any difficulties you may have.

How long is an IPAF card valid, and how is it issued?

NPORS

What is required to get an NPORS CSCS card?

To enter the NPORS scheme and get an NPORS CSCS card, you will firstly need to complete and pass the relevant Health, Safety and Environment test at Operatives Level for all courses, except for Crane Supervisor (Specialist Supervisor) and Appointed Person (Managerial and Professional).

Once the Health, Safety and Environment test has been completed, you are required to complete and pass the relevant theory and practical test(s) for the category(s) of machinery you wish to operate.

How long is the NPORS Red Trained Operator Card valid?
What is required to get an NPORS Traditional card?
How long is an NPORS Traditional card valid?