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# How do I Apply for a Blue CPCS Card?

CPCS is a short form of construction plant competence scheme that provides a skill card to an individual for the plant sector of the construction. It acts as proof that an individual has the necessary competence and knowledge to work as a plant operator within the industry of construction. By holding this CPCS card, the employees can become confident that they are safe. There are three [types of **CPCS card**](https://www.constructionhelpline.com/cpcs/cpcs-card): trained operator card or red card; competent operator card or Blue CPCS Card and the tester card.

The blue CPCS card or the competent operator card shows the employers that the delegate has the necessary training, experience, and technical skills to perform the various tasks required in the operation. This blue card has a validity time of 5 years that can be renewed again. To renew this card, an individual must qualify for the refresher course.

**Eligibility criteria**

You are eligible for this card, if you have achieved a diploma in level 2 NVQ in construction or completed an apprenticeship including the achievement of a City and Guilds of London Institution Craft Certificate.

To get this card, the time taken for the completion of the CITB test is 45 minutes in which you have to answer 50 questions based on multiple choices.

For this blue CPCS card, you must need to hold a red CPCS trained operator card. This card is accredited by CITB. And after the successful completion of this course, an individual will be provided a certificate.

[**How to apply for a Blue CPCS Card**](https://www.constructionhelpline.com/cpcs/blue-cpcs-card)**?**

* The first step for getting a blue CPCS card is getting a relevant qualification. It simply means that you are required an NVQ or SVQ level 2 certification. If you already have an NVQ level 2 certification, then you can go for further steps.
* The second step is that you need to do is to pass the safety & environment, CITB health test for operatives. After passing the test, you will be able to get a CSCS card.
* The last step is to apply for the CPCS card with the help of constructionhelpline.com. Apply for the card and pay the fee. When you will submit the application and paid the payment then the executive will post your card in the next working day.

**Conclusion:**

Holding a CPCS card is mandatory in the field of construction because it shows that the delegate has the necessary competence and knowledge to work as a plant operator within the industry of construction. This **Blue CPCS card** is accredited by CITB. After completion of this card, the delegate will be awarded a certificate that has a validation period of 5 years. This certificate can be renewed again by qualifying the refresher course.
