To renew your CPCS Blue Competent Operator card, you must complete the new CPCS Renewal CPD which launches on 22nd August 2024.
What are the benefits of the new NOCN Online CPCS Renewal Course?Key benefits include: · No category specific test. · More relevant learning to support card holder skill/career development. · Easy to access eLearning on any device connected to the internet (including smart phones). · Can be completed at a time and location to suit the card holder or employer. · Instant feedback. |
What will the new NOCN Online CPCS Renewal Course involve?
The new CPCS Renewal CPD consists of five modules which cover all current CPCS Categories, reducing the number of modules required for each card holder to complete prior to renewing their CPCS card. ‘Future fit’ topics covered in the new Online Renewal Course include:
- People plant interface
- Sustainable plant operation
- Eco operation
- Legislation changes (basic)
- New technologies within plant equipment
At the end of each topic section, questions will be posed to confirm learning.
CPCS Renewal Category CPD Module groupings
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You will also require a CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) online test within the last 2 years which consists of 50 multiple-choice questions
You can book this test with us at All Plant Training or online at www.pearsonvue.com/nocn
On Achievement of Renewal CPD:
You must demonstrate ongoing practical operating experience through a choice of routes:
- Logbook – new online logbooks register now with nocn.
- On-Site Assessment
- CPCS Practical test
- NVQ
If renewing your existing ‘Competent Operator’ card based on recorded logbook hours with All Plant Training you will need to complete the F1/3 Application Form signed by your employer.
CPCS Digital Logbook
NOCN Group has launched a new Digital Logbook as part of its drive to continuously improve and future-proof the CPCS Card application/renewal process.
The CPCS Logbook is an essential tool designed to record plant operatives’ life-long learning & development, activities, testing, training and employment. It is used as evidence towards the renewal of the CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card and CPCS Tester Card. It can also be used by CPCS Red Trained Operator Card holders to record and showcase their skills and experience to employers.
The new, fully digital version of the former paper-based logbook has a number of key benefits for operatives, employers, training providers, testers, and wider stakeholders, including:
• More efficient, cost effective, accurate, comprehensive, and environmentally-friendly;
• Convenience of being able to log activity on a mobile device while on-site or anywhere else;
• Ease of access to everything in one place, organised and securely backed up;
• Ability to export logged hours and activity to demonstrate previous experience and skills;
• Option to use the logbook as a timesheet for completed jobs.
The NOCN CPCS team and employers have easy access to check that operators have met the minimum 300 hour requirement for each category/ies held, making the renewal process quicker and easier for all involved.
Transitioning to the Digital Logbook is simple via operatives’ existing online login or by registering online.
Register or login to the NOCN Hub to access the Digital Logbook
Further Information that may affect the renewal or you’re existing CPCS card.
IMPORTANT: For Individuals who obtained cards via Industry Accreditation? (“Grand Father Rights”) or obtained original cards under the original CTA scheme before 2003 probably have not achieved an NVQ qualification for your categories, therefore, please be aware Industry Accreditation is being withdrawn. CPCS is required to phase out blue Competent Operator cards gained through Industry Accreditation from 1st January 2020, and any cards issued through transitional routes or cards issued without individuals achieving an NVQ will be completely removed by 31 December 2024. If this applies to you please let me know and I will discuss your options.
