CPCS Red Trained Operator Card Upgrade
What steps you need to take to Upgrade your Red Trained Operator Card
To upgrade:
- Hold a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card for the category which is within 12 months of expiry date
- Pass the relevant CITB health, safety and environment test within the last two years
- Achieve a VQ, with the appropriate units relevant to the category
Once these elements have been achieved, call the CPCS Helpline on 0300 999 1177 (option 1, option 1), confirm your details and make a payment of £28.00, you will be asked to provide proof of the relevant VQ qualification achievement (copies of full qualification and unit credit certificates) by email prior to calling. Please email cpcs@jobcards.org with proof of the VQ qualification achievement. This is a non-refundable fee for the services of processing the application.
A Blue Competent Operator Card will be issued for five years. Full details on How to Upgrade a Red card are available to view in the Scheme Booklet for Operators.
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