by Siôn Jones | 30 Aug 2023
A 7 day CPCS mobile crane training (all duties) course (A60). Delivered one to one with instructor. This course is designed for novice operators. The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a...
by Siôn Jones | 14 Jan 2020 | Industry News
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...
by Siôn Jones | 2 Oct 2019 | General
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...
by Siôn Jones | 19 Oct 2018 | Training Resources
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...
by Siôn Jones | 3 Sep 2018 | ACOP Hire News, General
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...
by Siôn Jones | 23 May 2018 | General
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...
by Siôn Jones | 6 Mar 2018 | Industry News
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...
by Siôn Jones | 19 Feb 2018 | General
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...
by Siôn Jones | 2 Aug 2017 | General
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...
by Siôn Jones | 21 Nov 2016 | Company News
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...