How Do I Renew My CPCS Blue Card?
Here’s the full Step-by-Step guide to renewing your blue card for 5 more years
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:
- You must pass your CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test within the last 2 years. (Link to HSE study book)
- You must take and pass the CPCS Renewal test for your categories (Example: Excavator, Telehandler, etc)
- 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.
