We require payment to be made upfront unless advised otherwise.
All candidates training at our centre are advised to arrive at 7:30am so they have time for a tea/coffee before starting training at 8:00am.
Candidates will be notified of their test times on their training day. If you would like to know your test time before training (or arriving at our centre) please call the office on 01189 790 030. Late arrivals on test day will not be tolerated.
There is free secure on-site parking at both our centres. We offer complimentary tea/coffee to candidates throughout the day. We do not provide lunch but there is a delivery service (or cafe close-by) at our Wokingham centre.
BAM Construction Training run various courses throughout the month. We can book you onto a course which could potentially start in one or two weeks’ time but if you didn’t require the course immediately, we can also take bookings a few months in advance.
We require payment to be made upfront unless advised otherwise.
A Cancellation of a course must be made in writing and the following cancellation charges will apply:
To participate in this course, you (or your delegates) will be required to read, write, speak and understand English. For example: be able to read and understand a daily newspaper or magazine and hold a conversation in English. If not, a registered interpreter should be agreed upon prior to the commencement of the course. Please ensure that the relevant checks are made. If a candidate requires an interpreter but does not arrange for one, we will not be held liable.
If you (or your delegates) have any special needs or requirements, please let us know so we can do our best to accommodate. We also urge you to let us know of any existing medical conditions so that we can be fully prepared in the unlikely event of an emergency.
To download the official HSE preparation app please visit the CITB website by clicking here.
No, we cannot. BAM Construction Training Ltd are a VAT registered business (GB168820580) which means all of our services are subject to VAT.
No it does not. We might not have a course scheduled but we may be able to set one up for you.
No it does not. There are many other courses we run for clients which are not always advertised on our course calendar. In most cases we are able to accomodate your requirements. Please contact us for further enquiries.
Please bring the following items with you:
All candidates training at our centre are advised to arrive at 7:30am so they have time for a tea/coffee before starting training at 8:00am.
Candidates will be notified of their test times on their training day. If you would like to know your test time before training (or arriving at our centre) please call the office on 01189 790 030. Late arrivals on test day will not be tolerated.
There is free secure on-site parking at both our centres. We offer complimentary tea/coffee to candidates throughout the day. We do not provide lunch but there is a delivery service (or cafe close-by) at our Wokingham centre, and an on-site cafe at our Chippenham centre.
The Red Trained Operator Card lasts for a period of 2 years. You will need to complete a HSE Test, CPCS Theory and CPCS Practical Test.
The Blue Competent Operator Card lasts for a period of 5 years but requires an NVQ in addition to the above requirements.
No, we do not guarantee a pass on any of our training courses. Your booking includes one theory test and one practical test. If you fail one of these tests we will always try to accommodate a retest for you at a discounted rate.
The Blue Competent Operator Card can be renewed with 3 things:
With the above steps done you will be eligible for another 5 year competent operator card. No two cards are the same. Renewals differs from person to person, it can depend on how many categories of plant are held, when the ticket started and when it expires.
If you are unsure what you need to do to renew your card. Get in touch and we will be happy to tell you exactly how to reinstate your card.
To go upgrade from Red to Blue and from a trained operator to a competent one, you’ll need to complete the relevant NVQ.
Have a look at our NVQ page or speak to one of the team to find out what’s involved, it’s easier than you think.
Yes, you must bring PPE, PHOTO ID and PROOF OF HEALTH & SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT. If you do not have valid health and safety, you can still attend the training because we can accommodate the HSE test at our centre.
You can call CPCS on 0844 815 72 74 and request a new one for a small fee of £30.
Unit 4 Warren Farm, Forest Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 5QY
Enquire using the form below. Please keep in mind that the more available dates you provide us with, the more likely we are able to fit you onto a course. We do not run courses on Sunday.