FAQs Hub
Find answers to the most common questions about CPCS and NPORS training, NRSWA Street Works, construction NVQs, CSCS cards, course costs, renewals and booking information. Whether you're starting out in construction or renewing existing qualifications, our FAQ hub provides clear, expert answers to help you choose the right training and book with confidence.
CPCS Training FAQs
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- What happens during the CPCS theory and practical test?
- What is CPCS training?
- How much does CPCS training cost?
- How long does a CPCS course take?
- What's the difference between the CPCS Red and Blue card?
- What's the difference between CPCS and NPORS?
- What's the difference between CPCS and CSCS?
- How do I get a CPCS card?
- How do I renew my CPCS card?
- What CPCS categories (A-codes) are available?
NPORS Training FAQs
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- What is NPORS training?
- How much does NPORS training cost?
- How long does an NPORS course take?
- What's the difference between NPORS and CPCS?
- Traditional NPORS card vs CSCS-recognised NPORS card?
- How do I get an NPORS card?
- How do I renew my NPORS card?
- What NPORS categories (N-codes) are available?
- What happens during the NPORS theory and practical test?
- Can NPORS testing be done on my site?
NRSWA / Streetworks
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- What is the NRSWA Monitoring / SLG (Signing, Lighting and Guarding) course?
- What is NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act 1991)?
- Who needs NRSWA training?
- What's the difference between NRSWA Operative and Supervisor?
- What units does NRSWA training cover?
- What is Unit 1: Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus (Cat &; Genny)?
- How long does NRSWA training take?
- How long is the NRSWA Streetworks card valid for, and how do I renew it?
- What is the Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (SROH)?
- How much does NRSWA training cost?
Construction NVQ FAQs
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- What is a construction NVQ?
- What is the Plant Operations NVQ Level 2?
- How does the NVQ upgrade me from a Red to a Blue CPCS / NPORS card?
- What NVQ levels does MPTT assess?
- How does on-site NVQ assessment work?
- How long does an NVQ take to complete?
- How much does an NVQ cost?
- What's the difference between an NVQ Level 4 and Level 6?
- Can the CITB Levy fund NVQ assessment?
- Which CSCS card does each NVQ level unlock?
CITB Site Safety Plus FAQs
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- What is CITB Site Safety Plus (SSP)?
- What's the difference between SMSTS and SSSTS?
- Who needs SMSTS vs the Black Manager CSCS card / NVQ route?
- How much does an SMSTS or SSSTS course cost?
- How long is the SMSTS / SSSTS certificate valid for, and how do I renew it?
- What is the Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) and Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) course?
- What is the Director's Role for Health & Safety course?
- hat is the SEATS course?
- What is the CITB HS&E Test and how does it relate to SSP?
- Can SSP courses be delivered on-site?
Health & Safety Training FAQs
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- What's the difference between IOSH Working Safely and IOSH Managing Safely?
- Who needs NEBOSH, and what are the main NEBOSH courses?
- How long is a First Aid at Work certificate valid for, and how do I renew it?
- What is COSHH training and who needs it?
- How long is Manual Handling training valid for?
- What is Fire Marshal / Fire Warden training?
- What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training?
- What is HAVS (Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome) training?
- What's the difference between IOSH and NEBOSH?
IPAF & PASMA Training FAQs
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- What's the difference between IPAF and PASMA?
- What MEWP categories does IPAF cover (1B, 3A, 3B)?
- What is the IPAF PAL Card?
- What is the PASMA card?
- How long are IPAF and PASMA cards valid?
- How do I renew my IPAF or PASMA card?
- How long do IPAF and PASMA courses take?
- Do I need a harness on a MEWP?
- Do I need IPAF, PASMA, or both?
- How much do IPAF and PASMA courses cost?
- Can IPAF and PASMA training be delivered on-site?