How Do I Renew My CPCS Blue Card? 

So…you’re looking at your blue CPCS card and can’t believe it’s been 5 years already. Now you have to go through all this hassle of renewing your job card (or cards – I feel for you).

Nah, don’t worry. I’m going to take you by the hand and show you exactly how to get the CPCS blue card extension. I will cover all the steps in detail. 

Bear in mind that these steps only apply if your card hasn’t expired more than 5 years ago.

 

Summary:

1. You must pass your CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test within the last 2 years. (Link to HSE study book)
2. You must take and pass the CPCS Renewal test for your categories (Example: Excavator, Telehandler, etc)
3. Prove ongoing experience within these categories by completing ONE of the following:

• Logbook 
• On-Site Assessment with a registered test centre
• CPCS Practical test with a registered test centre
• VQ*

4. Complete The F1/3 application form.

 

Step 1.

 

Pass your Health, Safety & Environment Test within the last 2 years

 

Price: £22.50

Questions: 50 Questions in 45 Minutes

Pass Mark: Answer 45 correctly (45/50)

 

Before you can renew your NOCN Competent Blue Card, you have to pass the Health and safety test. If the last time you passed it was over 2 years ago, then you will have to take it again. 

As an example, if today we are in March 2024 and you last took this test in February 2022 (or before) then you have to take it again. 

It’s worth refreshing your memory by ordering the latest Health and Safety Study book with all the practice questions and answers.

 

• You can order the Study Book with next day delivery HERE.
• Then visit the Pearson Vue website and log in HERE.

NOTE:

If you’ve forgotten your username and password, it’s worth checking your emails from around the last time you took the test.

If you still can’t fin your details, then first click on I have forgotten my username.

Then click on I have forgotten my password.

• Once logged in, make sure that your personal details and address are still correct
• Then select the test center closest to you and book your preferred time slot.
• Proceed to payment.

 

If you need any help contact them by:

Phone: 0344 994 4488

Email: citb.testingcustomerservices@pearson.com

 

 

Step 2.

 

Pass your CPCS Blue Card Renewal Test

 

Price: £30 per category

Questions: 15 Questions in 15 minutes

Pass Mark: Answer 12 correctly (12/15)

 

Great, you’ve passed your Health and Safety Test. Now brace yourself for another one. 🙂

In order to renew your NOCN blue card you will HAVE to pass this touch screen renewal test for any categories that you want renewed. There is no way around it.

 

How do I know which test to take and renew my CPCS blue card?

 

• First visit the NOCN renewal test tool to find out exactly which Test module you’ll need to take. Click HERE
• Once on the NOCN website, select the categories that you want to renew. There are 51 categories like Excavator, Dumper, Appointed Person, Etc. 
• Click Next
• On the next screen it will show you which test or tests to take.

Examples:

For the A17 Telehandler you’ll need to take the RT17 Telehandler renewal test

If renewing both A62 Crane/Lifting Supervisor and A40 Slinger Signaller, then you’ll just need to take one test which is the RT62 Crane supervisor. 

In some cases you might need to take multiple tests. Take a note of the tests names. 

• If you click on the blue link (example: RT17 Telehandler) you’ll be able to download the corresponding Factsheet.

Unfortunately, this is what you’ll have to study before taking the renewal test. Most of them have 3 to 4 pages of loooooooooong and boring text. 

But don’t worry I have prepared something nice and useful for you.

 

Are there any CPCS blue card renewal Practice Tests?

 

I’ve crafted over 100 Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers for each individual Category. You can use these Blue Card Renewal Mock Tests to test your knowledge and boost your confidence before the CPCS renewal test. 

Scroll to the right until you find your category.

 

 

How to book my CPCS renewal test?

 

Once you know the test to take and have your study materials, it’s finally time to book the touchscreen test.

• Visit the Pearson Vue website. Click HERE
• Click to Sign In if you know your details, or create an account if you don’t know your details.

Note:

If you create a new account you’ll have to complete all your personal details. such as Name, Address, date of birth, National Insurance Number. It’s quite easy. Just follow their form. 

In some cases, if you already had an account with them you might get a message allong the lines: “It appears you already have an account with us. If so, we may need to merge the two accounts. Please allow us 24 hours to review and get back to you.” 

Do not worry, they will  send you an email with a new username and temporary password within 24 hours. 

Once you receive this, use the details to sign in here. It will then prompt you to change the password and select 3 memorable questions and answers (for security)

• Once Signed In, follow the instructions such as selecting memorable questions, writing your CPCS Card Number, whether you need any assistance on the test. 
• Check that your personal details are correct ( top left corner on a computer). 
• You’ll be presented with the closest test centers near you. Select one that you’re happy with.
• Choose the date and time to take the renewal test.
• Pay for the test and remember the date.

 

If you need any help contact them by:

Phone: 0300 999 1177

Email: cpcs@jobcards.org

 

 

Step 3.

 

Complete your CPCS Logbook for Card Renewal

 

Price: Free if you print and bind it yourself

or £10.95 if you want a Logbook delivered to you

Hours: Fill in 300 hours per category

 

We choose this step because it is the easiest way to prove your experience and renew your blue card. If you don’t have the required experience for your category, then you will have to choose one of the other options:

• On-Site Assessment with a registered test centre
• CPCS Practical test with a registered test centre
• VQ*

But we will go with the Log Book Route.

 

Where to get my CPCS Logbook?

 

• First of all you’ll need an official Construction Scheme Log Book. You can download one for free HERE.

Note that you will have to print and bind this yourself

• If you want a hands off experience, then you can order your CPCS Logbook and have it withing a few days.

 

How to fill in the CPCS Logbook?

 

• Once you have your logbook, you’ll need to stick your photo and write your name on the first page
• On the second page write your CPCS Card number, expiry date and sign it.
• If you go over the next pages you’ll see an example of how to fill it in. 

Note:

The combined hours for your category must be at least 300 hours.

You can have these on different sites and of course it will be easier if you’ve worked on one site for an extended period.

• After the EXAMPLE page, you’ll have blank pages where you can put your own mark.
• Write down your name and CPCS card number
• Write the start date and finish date
• Write the total hours on that site
• Write your category

Note: If your category has special endorsements ( An example of Endorsement on A17 Telehandler would be: C – All Sizes EXCluding SLEW )

• Write the site address and postcode
• You will need your supervisor’s or manager’s full name.
• This is very important. They will need to sign as proof of your hours.

 

What to do after I filled in the CPCS Log book for renewal?

 

• Now that you have the 300 hours completed in your CPCS logbook, it’s time to keep it safe. Do not send it anywhere. If CITB want to verify it at any point in the future, they will ask for it.

 

If you need any help contact them by:

Phone: 0300 999 1177

Email: cpcs@jobcards.org

 

 

Step 4 (FINAL)

 

Fill in the F1/3 CPCS Card Renewal Form

 

Price: Free if you print and email it

or ~ £1 if you print and send it by post

 

We’re almost there now. The last stage is just REQUESTING the new, extended card. Here’s how you do it:

• Find the CPCS F1 / 3 renewal form HERE.

Note:

You can download it, fill it in an online PDF editor,

Or Download it and print it yourself,

Or if you’ve ordered the CPCS Logbook at STEP 3, then that would come with a printed form. 

 

How to complete my F1/3 renewal form?

 

Section A

 

• Write down your title such as Mister, Misses, etc
• Write your Surname / family name
• Write your Forename / first name
• Write your home address and postcode
• Write your email address
• Write your CPCS card number
• Write your date of birth
• Write your national insurance number
• Write your mobile number
• Signature and the date

 

Section B

 

• Now tick that you passed your Health and safety test recently. It can’t be longer than 2 years ago.

• Then tick that you passed your CPCS renewal test no longer than 2 years ago.

 

Section C

 

• Tick that you wish to renew all your cards.

• Or on the right complete the ones you are renewing right now.

 

Section D

 

• tick the box if you wish to send the card to the same address as above, or write a different address if you want.

 

Section E

 

• If you are self employed, you can sign here yourself.
• Just write Self employed
• Then your forename / first name
• Then your surname / family name
• Your signature and the date you signed

 

Where to send the F1/3 form to receive my new card?

 

Great, you’ve now completed the form! Here’s how to send it.

• Now you can post it on it’s own to this address:

CPCS, NOCN Job Cards, P O Box 1242, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 9FQ

• Or and easier way, you can email it. Take a good quality photo of the form or scan it.

Email it to CPCS@jobcards.org

 

 

The END

 

In summary, renewing your CPCS Blue Card is done! You’ve followed the steps, so now it’s time to celebrate. Grab yourself a cold beer if you fancy, you’ve earned it.

Now, just wait for your new card to arrive in the mail. It might take a bit, but it’s on its way. If it’s been about a week and you haven’t heard anything, it’s okay to give them a call on 0300 999 1177 or send an email at CPCS@jobcards.org

Just don’t bug them too much, or they might play a prank on your card! 

Just kidding..

Thanks for sticking with me through this process. Best of luck with your renewed CPCS Blue Card. Take care, folks!