The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) covers a wide range of categories. As of January 2022, here is a list of the CPCS categories. Please note that the scheme may have added, removed, or altered categories after this date:
- A02 – Crawler Crane
- A04 – Tower Crane
- A05 – Dragline
- A06 – Concrete Pump – Truck Mounted Boom
- A07 – Bulldozer
- A09 – Forward Tipping Dumper
- A10 – Excavator 180° below 5 tonnes
- A12 – Excavator 180° above 5 tonnes
- A14 – Rough Terrain Forklift/Masted Truck
- A15 – Forklift Side Loader
- A16 – Industrial Forklift Truck
- A17 – Telescopic Handler
- A20 – Hoist
- A21 – Wheeled Loading Shovel
- A22 – Tracked Loading Shovel
- A23 – Skid Steer Loader
- A25 – Mobile Elevating Work Platform – Scissor
- A26 – Mobile Elevating Work Platform – Boom
- A27 – Mobile Elevating Work Platform – Mast Climber
- A31 – Ride-on Roller
- A33 – Agricultural Tractor
- A34 – Crawler/Tractor Dozer
- A36 – Lorry Loader
- A37 – Trencher
- A40 – Slinger/Signaller
- A41 – Loader Compressor
- A42 – Crusher
- A43 – Screener
- A44 – Concrete Pump Trailer Mounted
- A45 – Piling Rig – Driven below 20 tonnes
- A46 – Piling Rig – Driven above 20 tonnes
- A47 – Piling Rig – Bored below 20 tonnes
- A48 – Piling Rig – Bored above 20 tonnes
- A49 – Loader/Securer – Low Loader
- A50 – Loader/Securer – STGO
- A51 – Weighbridge Operator
- A52 – Piling Rig – Tripod
- A53 – Rig – Attendance
- A54 – Forward Tipping Dumper- Wheeled
- A55 – Forward Tipping Dumper- Tracked
- A56 – Dump Truck – Articulated Chassis
- A57 – Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis
- A58 – Excavator 360° below 10 tonnes
- A59 – Excavator 360° above 10 tonnes
- A60 – Mobile Crane
- A61 – Appointed Person – Lifting Operations
- A62 – Crane Supervisor
- A63 – Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane
- A64 – Overhead Travelling Crane
- A65 – Dragline Operator
- A66 – Compact Crane
- A67 – Hoist Operator
- A68 – Plant Driving
- A71 – Soil-Landfill Compactor
- A72 – Static Concrete Pumping Truck
- A73 – Vehicle/Plant Marshaller
- A74 – Piling Rig Attendant
- A75 – Operating Lifting Equipment whilst Installing Safety Nets
- A76 – Compact Lifting Performer
- A77 – Telescopic Handler (Suspended Loads)
- A78 – Truck Mounted Boom Concrete Pump
- A89 – Lifting Operations Manager
- A90 – Excavator 180° up to 5 tonnes
- A91 – Excavator 180° above 5 tonnes
- A92 – Accessing Operations & Rigging – Light Rigging
- A93 – Accessing Operations & Rigging – Heavy Rigging
- A94 – Accessing Operations & Rigging – Lift Supervisor
- A95 – Accessing Operations & Rigging – Appointed Person
- A96 – Vacuum Excavator up to 20 tonnes
- A97 – Vacuum Excavator above 20 tonnes
- A98 – Ground Penetrating Radar & Buried Services Locator Operative
- A99 – Piling/Drilling Rig Operator
Remember, the CPCS scheme can introduce new categories, remove old ones, or merge existing ones. The numbers might not necessarily be continuous, and there might be gaps based on retired or merged categories. Always consult the official CPCS documentation or their website to get the most up-to-date list of categories and subcategories.
What are CPCS Categories?
The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is a UK-based certification program for plant operators in the construction industry. It is widely recognized and serves as a way to prove the skills and competencies of plant operators. Under the CPCS scheme, different categories correspond to various types of machinery and equipment.
Each category has a unique code and covers a specific type of machinery. This ensures that operators are tested and certified on the specific equipment they will be using in their job roles.
