THE NPORS CSCS CARD
THE NPORS CSCS CARD
it’s the key
GET ONE | GET IN | GET ON
GET ONE | GET IN | GET ON
Apply for your NPORS/CSCS card
Get One – Get In – Get On!
At NPORS, we can turn around our CSCS cards in 24 hours*, allowing you to be on site faster with a smooth transition.
Apply for your NPORS/CSCS card
Get One – Get In – Get On!
At NPORS, we can turn around our CSCS cards in 24 hours*, allowing you to be on site faster with a smooth transition.
THE KEY
TO GETTING THE JOB DONE
In Line with the Government Strategy for Construction for a single logo that card schemes can work to, and as a result of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) decision to award the single logo status to CSCS, the NPORS Construction Operator Card is issued in line with the requirements stipulated by the CLC and displays the CSCS logo.
Guidance For Employers, Operators And Accredited Training Providers
NPORS/CSCS Construction Plant Operator Card
We are now in a position to release further information regarding the implimentation of the new NPORS/CSCS Construction Plant Operator Card. We have over recent weeks been engaged in discussions with various industry bodies regarding the implimentaion of our new card system for construction plant operators.
These bodies are namely CSCS, Build UK, CECA, CITB. As a result of these discussions we can now confirm the following information.
THE ROUTE
OPEN TO ALL
It doesn’t matter where you are in your career, whether it is the 1st step or the 40th,
we have training that can cater for you.
No matter where you are in your career, whether it is the 1st step or the 40th, we have training that can cater for you.
CURRENT HOLDERS
CURRENT NPORS CARD HOLDERS WISHING TO APPLY FOR A TRANSITIONAL NPORS/CSCS CARD
You can apply for a transitional NPORS/CSCS trained operator card via npors.com from mid September 2016. Operators may apply directly or employers may apply on behalf of their operators via this service.
Please note, that in all cases, operators are required to supply proof to support their application. They have to have passed the CITB health, safety & environmental touch screen test within two years prior to their application.
Existing NPORS Card Holder – No (S)NVQ Held
For operators who do not currently hold the requisite (S)NVQ, a Trained Operator card will be issued which is valid for two years from the date of application. During this two year period operators will be required to register for and achieve the requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant stated on their Trained Operator card.
Existing NPORS Card Holder – (S)NVQ Held
Operators who currently hold the requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant stated on their NPORS card will be issued with a Competent Operator card valid for 5 years from the date of application. Operators in receipt of the Competent Operator card will also be issued with a CPD record/operator logbook. This will be an ongoing record of that operators’ continuous professional development and of their operating hours in the workplace.
NEW ENTRANTS
NEW ENTRANTS WHO WISH TO APPLY FOR A TRANSITIONAL NPORS/CSCS CARD
New entrants to the NPORS Scheme will undertake training / testing in the usual way. For more information on how to do this, please get in touch.
Please note, that in all cases, operators are required to supply proof to support their application. They have to have passed the CITB health, safety & environmental touch screen test within two years prior to their application.
New Entrant – No (S)NVQ Held
Once successfully tested operators who do not hold the requisite (S)NVQ with the units applicable to the category of plant achieved will be issued with a Trained Operator card valid for 2 years from the date they were tested. During the two year period they will be required to register for and achieve the requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the category(s) of plant held on their Trained Operator card.
On successful completion of this process a Competent Operator card will be issued valid for 5 years from the date of application. A CPD record / operator logbook will also be issued.
New Entrant – (S)NVQ Held
Once successfully tested operators who do currently hold the requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant held on their NPORS card will be issued with a Competent Operator card valid for 5 years from the date they were tested. Operators in receipt of the Competent Operator card will also be issued with a CPD record / operator logbook. This will be an ongoing record of the operators continuous professional development and of their operating hours in the workplace.
NPORS | CSCS Card
SUPPORT & STANDARDS
THE NPORS STANDARDS
At NPORS we pride ourselves on our standards, focussing on quality over novelty. There is a thorough quality assurance process conducted by trained monitors and auditors, with a technical team on hand at all times. All monitors/auditors complete regular internal training to ensure that standards are kept high and training up to date with constant improvements. QR code on operator cards which allows anyone checking the validity of an NPORS card to immediately verify that the card is genuine and that the person bearing the card holds the categories stated on the card.
FLEXIBILITY
We are proud to offer employers the flexibility to train their workforce on site as well as at dedicated test centres throughout the UK.
EFFICIENCY
At NPORS, we can turn around our CSCS cards in 24 hours*, allowing you to be on site faster with a smooth transition.

“They’re easy to work with”
“We have always found NPORS very friendly, polite and extremely helpful.”
“I only have good things to say about the frontline staff when ringing in, they’re always cheerful and friendly and help with any problems I have.”
“Wish all frontline call staff were as pleasant to deal with.”

It’s the key
to getting the job done
to getting the job done
It’s the key
to getting the job done
It’s the key
to getting the job done
to getting the job done
Support and standards you can count on
In line with the Government Strategy for Construction for a single logo that card schemes can work to, and as a result of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) decision to award the single logo status to CSCS, the NPORS Construction Operator Card is issued in line with the requirements stipulated by the CLC and displays the CSCS logo.
The image is of our latest printed collateral currently circulating in South Africa
Support and standards you can count on
In line with the Government Strategy for Construction for a single logo that card schemes can work to, and as a result of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) decision to award the single logo status to CSCS, the NPORS Construction Operator Card is issued in line with the requirements stipulated by the CLC and displays the CSCS logo.
Support and standards you can count on
In line with the Government Strategy for Construction for a single logo that card schemes can work to, and as a result of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) decision to award the single logo status to CSCS, the NPORS Construction Operator Card is issued in line with the requirements stipulated by the CLC and displays the CSCS logo.