The CPCS SMART card and app… What are your thoughts?
All CPCS operators who apply for a card from 2nd December 2019 will receive a digital card in return. This is because NOCN Jobcards have now launched the much awaited CPCS SMART cards! Here’s a list of some of the changes; New design with block colours to align...
What’s happened to the CPCS logbook validator? Your questions answered..
The sudden removal of the CPCS validator from the scheme in August 2019 came as some surprise to the majority of test centres and companies directly involved within the blue card renewal process. This was compounded by the lack of available information from NOCN...
CPA publication on forward tipping dumpers
Here’s a publication on staying safe when operating forward tipping dumpers. It’s an essential read for any new or experienced dumper operator for some useful guidance on how to stay safe. CPA Operational Safety Guidance: Staying safe when operating...
CITB announces potential new owner of CPCS
Here’s some news from the CPA: The CITB have publically announced that it is divesting their Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) card scheme for plant operators to an external organisation as part of its Vision 2020 reform programme. CITB have confirmed...
CITB training model to streamline training, traceability and grant claims.
There’s a new CITB training directory, which has been set up for some of the following reasons; Traceability – an online database which allows employers/ individuals to search records to check current skills and manage their training needs. This should...
CITB skills and training funding
If you are small employer or construction federation you could be eligible to receive up to £10k for skills and training funding. If you have an idea for a funded project that addresses industry skills needs, then fill in the expression of interest form on the CITB...
Demystifying the CPCS A77 category (Telescopic Handler 360 slew)
From 28th March 2018 onwards the CPCS A17D category (telescopic handler including 360 slew) is being retired from the scheme. In it’s place will be the A77 category (Telescopic handler 360 slew), the new standard includes working tasks around hoist rope/ winch...CSCS card: what’s the right one for you?
Are you looking to get a CSCS card? Look no further than ACOP Group for 2017, 2018 and beyond. Since we received our award for centre of the year* for 2016 we have seen a massive uptake in NVQ candidates. We have also expanded our team in taking on a new assessor...
ACOP are SQA Star Awards Winners!
We proudly announce that we have won the award for the SQA Centre of the Year in the Wider UK & Ireland. We are truly delighted with the award, which is the result of a lot of hard work: conscientious candidates, dedicated assessors, quality assurance and...
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