Training Guidance
Please see below. This table will allow you to self-assess the required number of years' or hours' experience you will need to help achieve qualification in the CPCS technical tests. It will also help you gauge the required number of training days you will require, should you not hold any experience as such. If you have limited or no experience on the category of plant required, CITP Ltd will offer training on any of the approved plant categories below. If you already have two years’ experience, you have the option of taking the CPCS technical tests only, however we always advise you have some form of training. This could be a day of refresher training, covering the theory side of the course and raising any bad habits you may have picked up or we can offer a half day session covering the theory aspect of the course only. For novice candidates, they would need to attend the full training course. We are happy to discuss your training needs and quote on the best options available for your specific requirements and budget. We also offer all CPCS tester qualifications on the categories listed below.
If you are at all interested in any of the construction training courses available from CITP, please don’t hesitate to call us on 01189 700200. One of our professional tutors will be on hand to provide you the information you need on the courses we have available. No matter if it is CPCS, NPORS or Site Safety Plus training that you require; we have the best courses and trainers available. From qcf health and safety level 1 courses to a range of excavator, abrasive wheels, gantry crane and slinger and signaller training services; we are sure to have the course that suits your needs.
We take into account the range of abilities and experience of the applicants that go through our extensive construction training courses and this is why we dedicate a set number of training days that are required for different stages of experience. Our team of professional trainers and mentors will ensure you get through the course and that you learn everything you need to. All participants will leave with the skills and knowledge they need to efficiently work within the construction industry. The tutors we employ ensure that the construction training is provided to the highest standard and to your level of experience. From a range of abrasive wheels training to CPCS Vehicle Banksman / Marshall training; we provide a wide range of courses that are made to meet employees and employers requirements. Some of our many courses even train you on managerial roles so if you are looking at becoming a manager or need to further your knowledge as a manager, we have the solution.
Contact us today if you would like to go through your own construction training requirements with us. We have a specialist team of trainers that will provide you with a high quality service for all your construction training requirements. Below you can see a list of courses we provide, from slinger training to excavator training, we have them all listed below with the duration of the course dependent on any previous experience.
| Category Code / Name | Number of Training Days Required Novice (Less than 1 years or no operational experience) | Number of Training Days Required if an Intermediate (1-2 Years Operational Experience) | Number of training days required if experienced (2+ years operational experience) | Test Only Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *A02 Crawler Crane | 10 | 4 - 5 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A04 Tower Crane - Trolly Jib | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A04 Tower Crane - Luffing Jib | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A04 Tower Crane - Trolly Jib & Luffing Jib Combined | 20 | 10 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A06 Truck Mounted Boom Concrete Pump | 5 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A09 Forward Tipping Dumper | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A10 180 Excavator below 5 tonnes | 7 | 4 - 5 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A12 180 Excavator above 5 tonnes | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A14 Rough Terrain Masted Forklift | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A16 Industrial Forklift Truck | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A17c Telehandler Forklift | 5 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A17d Telehandler Forklift | 5 | 2-3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A17e Telehandler Suspended Loads | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A20 Hoist | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A21 Wheeled Loading Shovel | 5 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A23 Skid Steer Loader | 5 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A25 Mobile Elevating Work Platform - Scissor | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A26 Mobile Elevating Work Platform - Boom | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A31 Ride on Roller | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A33 Agricultural Tractor | 5 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A34 Crawler Tractor/Dozer | 8 | 3 - 4 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A35 Crawler Tractor Side / Boom | 5 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A36 Lorry Loader (Hi-ab) | 5 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A37 Trencher | 4-5 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A39 Skip Handler | 4 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A40a Slinger / Signaller - All Duties | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A42 Crusher | 4 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A43 Screener | 3 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A44 Trailer Mounted Concrete Pump | 5 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A45 Piling Rig Driven Below 20 Tonnes | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A46 Piling Rig Driven Above 20 Tonnes | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A47 Piling Rig Bored Below 20 Tonnes | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A48 Piling Rig Bored Above 20 Tonnes | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A50 Loader Securer STGO | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A56 Rear Tipping Articulated Chassis Dumper | 5 | 4 - 5 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A57 Rigid Dump Truck | 5 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A58 360 Excavator Below 10t | 8 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A59 360 Excavator Above 10t | 8 | 4 - 5 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A60 Mobile Crane | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A61 Appointed Person - Lifting Operations | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A62 Lift Supervisor | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *A63 Ped OP Tower Crane - (Now A04D) | 4 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A66 Compact Crane | 4 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A68 Plant Driving | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A73 Plant and Vehicle Marshaller | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A74 Piling Rig Attendant | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| *D90 Demolition Plant | 9 | 4 - 5 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A95 Slinger Signaller Pick and Early Upgrade | 1 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| A98 Lifting Ops (360 Excavator) | 1 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
*Only to be completed on a customers site
**All courses are subject to an additional day of theory and practical testing
(*CITP – Construction Industry Training Providers – is a limited company providing commercial training to industry and is in no way connected to CITB – the Construction Industry Training Board – a charity dedicated to industry standards.)