CPCS · A23

CPCS A23 — Skid Steer

CPCS A23 is the plant operator category for skid steer, delivered through the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) — one of the two main routes to a recognised plant operator card in the UK. Training and testing are available for both novice and experienced operators, depending on your current experience with this machine.

What It Covers

  • Safe operation of the Skid Steer
  • Pre-use inspection and daily checks
  • Site safety and traffic management awareness relevant to this category
  • The CPCS A23 theory and practical test

Entry Requirements

Novice or Experienced operator routes are available for this category — we'll confirm which applies when you enquire.

How It Works

Assessed via the CPCS theory test and a practical operating test specific to the A23 category, at a CPCS-approved test centre.

Leads To

This leads to a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (novice route) or Blue Competent Operator card (experienced route).

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