NPORS/CSCS Construction Plant Operator Card
For operators who do not currently hold the requisite (S)NVQ, a Trained Operator card will be issued which is valid for two years from the date of application. During this two year period operators will be required to register for and achieve the requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant stated on their Trained Operator card.
Existing NPORS Card Holder – No (S)NVQ Held
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Operators who currently hold the requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant stated on their NPORS card will be issued with a Competent Operator card valid for 5 years from the date of application. Operators in receipt of the Competent Operator card will also be issued with a CPD record/operator logbook. This will be an ongoing record of that operators’ continuous professional development and of their operating hours in the workplace
Existing NPORS Card Holder – (S)NVQ Held
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NPORS members who hold the traditional card, will be able to apply to extend the expiry date of the card by completing a renewal forms. These forms are sent out to all our customers by NPORS directly to your home address (as supplied on your test sheet). At least a couple of months prior to the card expiry date.
Contact NPORS:
NPORS: 01606 351240
If you have any queries or would like to discuss refresher training please call us.
NPORS Card Renewals
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The Government Strategy for Construction is for a single logo that card schemes can work to. As a result, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) decided to award the single logo status to CSCS.
The NPORS Construction Operator Card is issued in line with the requirements stipulated by the CLC and displays the CSCS logo.
You can check your NPORS Operator cards, Instructor cards here
The Guidance for Employers and Operators
Once successfully tested operators who do currently hold the requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant held on their NPORS card will be issued with a Competent Operator card valid for 5 years from the date they were tested. Operators in receipt of the Competent Operator card will also be issued with a CPD record / operator logbook. This will be an ongoing record of the operators continuous professional development and of their operating hours in the workplace.
New Entrant – (S)NVQ Held
Once successfully tested operators who do not hold the requisite (S)NVQ with the units applicable to the category of plant achieved will be issued with a Trained Operator card valid for 2 years from the date they were tested. During the two year period they will be required to register for and achieve the requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the category(s) of plant held on their Trained Operator card.
On successful completion of this process a Competent Operator card will be issued valid for 5 years from the date of application. A CPD record / operator logbook will also be issued.
New Entrant – No (S)NVQ Held
Not sure which course is right for you?
New entrants to the NPORS Scheme will undertake training / testing in the usual way. For more information on how to do this, please get in touch.
Please note, that in all cases, operators are required to supply proof to support their application. They have to have passed the CITB health, safety & environmental touch screen test within two years prior to their application.