National Vocational Qualification
NVQ Courses
NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) qualifications in lifting operations provide the evidence of occupational competence required to progress from a Red CPCS card to a Blue Competent Operator card. Assessed in the workplace, NVQs recognise the skills and knowledge you already apply every day.
Turn Your Work Experience into a Recognised Qualification
An NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) allows experienced workers to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and competence they have developed in the workplace and convert that experience into a nationally recognised qualification.
Unlike classroom-based qualifications, NVQs are assessed in the workplace and focus on the practical application of occupational competence. Candidates are assessed through workplace observation, evidence gathering, professional discussion and job knowledge questions while continuing to work in their normal operational environment.
For many CPCS card holders, achieving the relevant NVQ forms an important part of the progression route from the CPCS Red Trained Operator Card to the CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card.
Career Progression Routes
- CPCS Red Card to Blue Card Progression — Progress from a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card to a CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card through the completion of the relevant NVQ qualification and current CPCS scheme requirements.
- Level 2 Plant Operations NVQs — Work-based qualifications designed for plant operators seeking to demonstrate occupational competence and achieve recognised industry qualifications.
- Level 4 Crane Supervisor NVQ — Designed for experienced Crane Supervisors responsible for supervising lifting operations, coordinating lifting teams and ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
- Level 5 Controlling Lifting Operations NVQ — Designed for experienced Appointed Persons responsible for planning, managing and controlling lifting operations in accordance with legislation, standards and recognised industry best practice.
- Experienced Worker Assessments — For individuals with significant industry experience who wish to gain formal recognition of their skills, knowledge and competence through workplace assessment.
What's Included
- Initial assessment and eligibility review
- NVQ registration and onboarding support
- Assessor site visits
- Direct workplace observation
- Job knowledge questioning
- Evidence gathering support
- Portfolio development guidance
- Ongoing assessor support throughout the qualification
- Guidance on CPCS Red Card to Blue Card progression
Who Is It For?
Our Career Progression and NVQ routes are suitable for:
- Plant Operators
- Crane Operators
- Slinger/Signallers
- Crane Supervisors
- Lift Supervisors
- Appointed Persons
- Experienced Workers
- Employers developing workforce competence
- Candidates progressing from CPCS Red Card to Blue Card
Why Choose RELO Training?
- Experienced industry assessors with real operational backgrounds
- Flexible assessment arranged around your work schedule
- Minimal disruption to day-to-day operations
- Practical support with evidence gathering and portfolio completion
- Clear guidance throughout the qualification process
- Suitable for construction, infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, offshore and renewable energy sectors
- Support for candidates progressing from CPCS Red Card to Blue Card
- Candidate-focused approach with ongoing support from registration through to achievement
Start Your Career Progression Journey
Whether you are ready to progress from Red Card to Blue Card, achieve a recognised NVQ qualification or formally demonstrate your occupational competence, RELO Training can support you through every stage of the process.
Contact our team today to discuss the most suitable progression route for you or your workforce.
