Gaining a Red CPCS Card

Valid for 2 years

The CPCS Red Trained Operator Card is issued on successful completion of the CPCS Theory and Practical Technical Tests which must be taken with a CPCS accredited test centre. *You must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test within the 2 years before taking the CPCS technical tests.

To get this card you need to (in this order):

1. Carry out any training necessary to bring you up to the standard required to enable you to pass the CPCS technical test. This can be delivered by a trainer.

2. Pass the relevant CITB health, safety and environment test.

3. Achieve the CPCS theory test (within two years of the CITB health, safety and environment test)

4. Achieve the CPCS practical test (within six months of the CPCS theory test and within two years of the CITB health, safety and environment test). Both CPCS theory and practical tests can be delivered at Monks Training Services.