CPCS Skilled Plant Operative
CPCS SPO Courses
RELO Training delivers the CPCS Skilled Plant Operative (SPO) Card Scheme — an industry-recognised route to demonstrating competence for experienced plant and lifting personnel working within the UK and internationally, where traditional NVQ routes are not always achievable.
Available CPCS SPO Courses
A40 Slinger / Signaller
Experienced personnel responsible for slinging and signalling loads, selection and inspection of lifting accessories, directing crane operations and safe load handling.
A60 Mobile Crane Operator
Experienced personnel responsible for mobile crane operations, crane setup and configuration, safe lifting operations and duty chart application.
A61 Appointed Person
Experienced personnel responsible for planning lifting operations, risk assessments, method statements, crane and equipment selection and managing lifting operations.
A62 Crane / Lifting Operations Supervisor
Experienced personnel responsible for supervising lifting activities, implementing lift plans, team coordination and safety management.
A64 Overhead Travelling Crane Operator
Experienced personnel responsible for safe operation of overhead travelling cranes, load handling operations, equipment inspections and safe movement of loads.
What is the Skilled Plant Operative (SPO) Card?
The SPO Card is part of the CPCS Assured Card Scheme and was launched in 2024 at the request of employers to provide an alternative route to recognising competence where traditional construction qualification routes are not suitable or available.
The scheme recognises the Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours (SKEBs) of individuals who work with plant and equipment but may not be able to achieve a traditional NVQ due to the nature of their workplace or industry sector.
The SPO Card demonstrates that the holder has achieved an acceptable level of:
- Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Practical Competence
Who is the SPO Card For?
The Skilled Plant Operative Card is ideal for:
- Experienced plant operators
- Construction allied industries
- Manufacturing and industrial sectors
- Engineering and heavy industry
- Renewable energy and offshore projects
- Ports and marine operations
- Logistics and distribution sectors
- International projects and overseas operations
- Employers wishing to demonstrate workforce competence
International Recognition
The CPCS Assured Card Scheme has been adopted by organisations and industries outside traditional UK construction environments. The scheme specifically recognises that some industries and countries cannot always achieve traditional UK NVQ requirements whilst still requiring a recognised measure of competence.
The SPO Card is particularly suitable for international construction projects, offshore wind projects, heavy engineering, ports and logistics operations, defence and infrastructure projects, and global contractor workforces.
Why Choose the SPO Card?
- Recognition of Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours (SKEBs)
- Improved health and safety standards
- Demonstration of competence
- Improved employment opportunities
- Improved productivity and quality of work
- Increased customer confidence
- A recognised route for experienced personnel operating outside traditional construction environments
Why Choose RELO Training?
- Industry experienced instructors and assessors
- Flexible delivery solutions
- Support for UK and international operators
- Guidance throughout the SPO process
- Employer support and advice
- Training delivered at our centres or customer premises
- Ongoing support after certification
