How to a recognise a card

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CPCS stands for the Construction Plant Competence Scheme - a card scheme to prove the skills of plant operators. It is based on a combination of professional competence and health and safety awareness - two essential qualities for operating plant.

More than 150,000 individuals carry the card and it is required to be able to operate most categories of plant on MCG (Major Contractors Group) and NCF (National Contractors Federation) sites. Put simply, it is the main standard for plant operators.


		How to a recognise a card

		Below is a description highlighting the key security features of the CPCS card… Front of the card 1. The card should have a CSCS hologram in the top left-hand corner 2. The card holder registration number should be printed below their name along with the card’s expiry date 3. There should be an ID photo on the right-hand side of the card with CPCS printed over the top 4. The card holders name should be printed below the CSCS hologram Back of the card 1. The cardholders registration number should be printed again on the reverse side of the card 2. Both the CSCS and CPCS logos should be present 3. A list of the card holders construction qualifications should be listed below their registration number Authentication of any CPCS card Should you have any queries with a card please call the CPCS Helpdesk on 0870 417 7274. By supplying the helpdesk staff with the card holders name and registration number, an immediate validation can be made. We advise that all cards are checked in this way when first presented on site.