National Vocational Qualifications [NVQ]

1st Call Training can also offer a range of NVQ [or similarly SVQ] qualifications. Some of these are necessary through the CPCS [Construction Plant Competence Scheme] scheme, enabling a Red Trained Operator Card holder to progress to a Blue Competent Operator Card [Please see introduction].

However there is N/SVQ’s available to delegates that are a qualification in their own right. Below details of each S/NVQ available are explored together with the relevant accrediting body.

[CPCS] Delegate Process – Obtaining Blue Competent Operator Card

Who’s it for: Any operator who has been trained and tested to CPCS standards and thus gained their red trained operator card will have to complete a Level 2 Specialised Plant & Machinery Operations NVQ in their selected piece of lifting or plant equipment. Only after this has been successfully completed through continuous assessment will the candidate be awarded their blue competent operator card.

Course Aims: As a result of undergoing this course the delegate will have the opportunity to upgrade his current red trained operator CPCS card to a blue competent operator CPCS card.

Course Content: Each Candidate will be offered an Induction where the following will be completed:

  • Registration
  • Application for funding (if applicable)
  • Skills match in order to validate experience and identify any additional training needs
  • IAG - Information and Guidance for any Key Skills that the candidate may require
  • In addition the candidate will be allocated his/her assessor who will identify the units that will be required to complete the NVQ and the subsequent CPCS Competent Operators Blue Card

On completion of the Induction the candidate will receive their Registration number for their NVQ through CAA.

There are three mandatory units and one or more additional units depending upon what plant or machinery equipment the candidate operates. Below the process to complete the portfolio of competence is explained:

  • The assessor will visit the candidate (normally) in the work place for a minimum of three visits
  • During this period the Assessor will use a range of assessment methods to gain sufficient evidence to help complete the portfolio of competence [Wherever possible the assessor will advise the candidate when the next visit will take place so that the candidate can address any action points]
  • The assessor will be contactable by the delegate
  • The Internal Verifier [IV] who may also identify further information for the portfolio will examine the portfolio twice in the process
  • On completion the training provider will submit the portfolio to the accrediting body for External Verification and Certification.
  • At this point the Certification and the Portfolio will be given to the candidate and application made on their behalf for the CPCS Competent Operators Blue Card

Methods of Assessment

  • Delegate compiles portfolio of competence over given time with assessor’s assistance
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