Accreditation schemes

Which scheme actually covers your work?

Honest, plain-English guides to the accreditation bodies that matter across North-East Scotland sites.

CPCS — Construction Plant Competence Scheme

What CPCS actually covers, its Red/Blue card structure, who demands it on Aberdeenshire sites, and honest guidance on when it's the right scheme.

What NPORS covers, its Trained Operator and CSCS-endorsed card structure, who accepts it in NE Scotland, and when it's the right choice.

What RTITB accredits, its forklift certificate structure, who asks for it locally, and honest guidance on choosing it over alternatives.

What ITSSAR accredits, how its forklift certification compares with RTITB, and honest guidance on when it's the right scheme.

What AITT accredits, how it fits alongside RTITB and ITSSAR, and when choosing it makes sense for your operators.

What IPAF covers, the PAL Card categories, who demands it on NE Scotland sites, and honest guidance on when it's the right route.

What PASMA covers for mobile access towers, its card types, who asks for it on-site, and when a tower is the right access choice at all.

What IOSH courses actually cover, who they're aimed at, how they differ from plant operator tickets, and when they're the right fit.

What CITB actually does, the HS&E test, its link to CSCS cards, and how it relates to plant operator tickets like NPORS and CPCS.

What Lantra Awards cover in agriculture, forestry and land-based industries, and how it compares with NPORS/CPCS for plant categories.