NVQ FOR BLUE CPCS ‘COMPETENT OPERATOR’ CARDS

Entry Requirements

An NVQ is a competency-based qualification. The NVQ is used to ensure that the learner is competent in their current role. Learners must be 16 or over and be in employment as a Plant Operator.

CSCS Test Requirements 

To claim your card, you must have taken the relevant CSCS test within the last 2 years; we are a CSCS test centre,so, this can be done with us.

Is this course CITB Grant claimable?

You can claim up to £600; you will however have to retrospectively make a manual claim.

• The assessor will appraise the learner through a variety of ways on-site; this could include written questions, professional discussions, evidence generated from the workplace, observations, and witness testimonials.

  The qualification course structure incorporates a selection of mandatory units.

  Units 1 & 2 are mandatory, further units will need to be chosen dependant on the machine/ job role etc.

  For more information about the unit structure, contact our team on 020 3150 1299.

  What is Required to Pass the NVQ Level 2 in Plant Operations course?

  Delegates will need to complete all of their required units to show that they are competent enough for the qualification.

Our BLUE CPCS COMPETENT OPERATOR (NVQ 2 Plant Operations ) assessors are qualified and experienced Health and Safety professionals with extensive Construction Plant operations experience.

All Assessors at EM Training Solutions hold numerous Health and Safety qualifications such as the NEBOSH , CPCS, CSCS,PGCE etc all of which are well above the required industry standard to ensure that the delivery of the course is to the highest standard.

An NVQ is a lifetime qualification.

Once the five-year Blue Competent Operator CPCS card is up for renewal, all you will need to do is to pass a CPCS Renewal test (CPCS RT) and to hold a CSCS test that’s not older than 2 years.  We are accredited to deliver both the CPCS RT and CSCS tests. 

EM Training Solutions can also provide companies with NVQ Plant operations assessments  at their venue. An assessor can be dispatched to the company’s prefered site.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, it is accredited by several awarding bodies 

Are there any prerequisites for the Course?

There are no prerequisites for the course, but all delegates are expected to already have a valid CSCS tests and a place of employment so that we can assess them whilst they perform their duties. 

What is the duration of the course?

The NVQ assessment is down to how quickly a candidate submits their evidence of competence to the assessor; typically, it can be anywhere from 8 week to 12 months. 

Can I come in and see you face to face as that would give me peace of mind?

Yes, absolutely!  We encourage our customers to have a face to face discussion with us regarding their unique training needs.

Knowing that you are dealing with people that have your progress at hear shall certainly put your mind at ease.  To us , advice and guidance is a public good ! We do not charge a penny for  it! 

It will also give you the opportunity to meet some staff members or even your assessor ,if they are not delivering training at the time of your visit.

Group bookings attract discounts.

Please call 0203 150 1299 or email us at info@emtrainingsolutions.com for further information.