The National Construction Training Campus was established in 2009. The Campus specialises in Construction Plant training and non-craft Training.
The current programmes on offer at Mount Lucas include:
- CSCS Programmes (New Entrants & Experienced Operators)
- UK Changeover Programme (Irish CSCS operators card recognition to UK CPCS Operators card)
- Non-EU transfer programme (UK CPCS – IRE CSCS) Recognition of prior qualifications, subject to terms and conditions
- HS&E Test Centre (UK equivalent of the Irish Safe Pass card)
- Skilled Utilities Operator Traineeship
CSCS
New Entrant 4 Day
The CSCS New Entrant Plant Operator course is an induction course for new entrants. The course introduces the participant to good practices and provides an opportunity for participants to become familiar with the particular item of plant they intend to operate. The course is delivered over four days by CSCS Approved Training Organisations. Completion of the New [...]
1 Day Experienced Operator
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) provides for the training, assessment, certification and registration of non-craft operatives within the construction sector. ABOUT The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) provides for the training, assessment, certification and registration of non-craft operatives within the construction sector. The Construction Skills Certification Scheme was developed following detailed consultation with the […]
CSCS Renewal / Replacement
Renew or replace your SOLAS CSCS Plant Operators Card through the SOLAS Website Renewal of CSCS Registration Card:-Experienced Operator Cards must be renewed every five (5) years to ensure that the photograph of the card holder is current. Applicants can apply for a renewal card by submitting the completed Renewal Form, the administration fee can [...]
180 Excavator
The course is designed for Beginners who want to become a 180 Excavator Operator in the Construction Industry. Before taking part, participants are required to have a valid Safe Pass Ticket and have completed at least 3 months on-site experience After six months work experience on the 180 Excavator participants must attend a one day […]
360 Excavator Operator
The course is designed for Beginners who want to become a 360 Excavator Operator in the Construction Industry. Before taking part, participants are required to have a valid Safe Pass Ticket and have completed at least 3 months on-site experience. The course is designed for Beginners who want to become a 360 Excavator Operator in […]
Mini Digger
The course is designed for Beginners who want to become a Mini Digger Operator in the Construction Industry. Before taking part, participants are required to have a valid Safe Pass Ticket and have completed at least 3 months on-site experience. After six months work experience on the Mini Digger participants must attend a one day […]
Site Dumper
The course is designed for Beginners who want to become a Site Dumper Operator in the Construction Industry. Before taking part, participants are required to have a valid Safe Pass Ticket and have completed at least 3 months on-site experience. After six months work experience on the Site Dumper participants must attend a one day [...]
Articulated Dumper
The course is designed for Beginners who want to become a Articulated Dumper Operator in the Construction Industry Before taking part, participants are required to have a valid Safe Pass Ticket and have completed at least 3 months on-site experience. After six months work experience on the Articulated Dumper participants must attend a one day […]
Telescopic Handler
The course is designed for Beginners who want to become a Telescopic Handler Operator in the Construction Industry Before taking part, participants are required to have a valid Safe Pass Ticket and have completed at least 3 months on-site experience. After six months work experience on the Telescopic Handler participants must attend a one-day assessment. […]
Tower Crane
The course is designed for Beginners who want to become a Tower Crane Operator in the Construction Industry. Before taking part, participants are required to have a valid Safe Pass Ticket, Experienced Operators Slinger and Signaller operations card and have completed at least 3 months on-site experience. After six months work experience on the Tower Crane […]
Self-Erector Crane / Remote Operated Crane
The course is designed for Beginners who want to become a Self-Erector Crane / Remote Operated Crane Operator in the Construction Industry. Before taking part, participants are required to have a valid Safe Pass Ticket and have completed at least 3 months on-site experience. After six months work experience on the Self-Erector Crane / Remote […]
Slinger/Signaller
The course is designed for Beginners who want to become a Slinger/Signaller Operator in the Construction Industry Before taking part, participants are required to have a valid Safe Pass Ticket and have completed at least three months’ on-site experience. After six months’ work experience on the Slinger/Signaller participants must attend a one day assessment. On successful […]
Changeover
Changeover (CSCS IRE – CPCS UK) & (CPCS UK – CSCS IRE)
Transfer of your SOLAS CSCS Plant Operator’s card for a Blue CPCS Plant Operator card. The CPCS requirements for SOLAS CSCS plant cardholders to gain a Blue CPCS (UK) plant operator card are as follows: Applicants must hold a valid SOLAS CSCS plant registration card. Applicants must have NEVER held the skills they [...]
HS & E
HSE & CPCS Renewals
The CITB Health, Safety & Environment test helps raise standards across the industry. The Operatives test ensures workers have a minimum level of health, safety and environmental awareness before going on site. All tests last for 45 minutes and have 50 questions. The test is made up of behavioural case studies and knowledge questions to [...]
Skilled Utilities Operator
Skilled Utilities Operator Traineeship
The Skilled Utilities Operator Traineeship is a fully funded 13-month training programme which will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to deliver infrastructure for utilities companies. Upon successful completion of the Traineeship, you will achieve a CABWI Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations – Water Main Layer (Self Lay & Distribution) [...]
Card Schemes
CSCS – Yellow Experienced Operator Card
This card is available if you are a trainee and are registered for a qualification that leads to a skilled CSCS card (in the majority of cases a NVQ/SVQ). Please note: SSSTS, SMSTS and NEBOSH General will not be accepted as routes to a Trainee card. The card is valid for five years and can […]
CPCS – Blue Competent Operators Card
A five year card that is renewable. Demonstrable skills required are: Health, safety and environment awareness through the CITB Health, safety and environment test Underpinning knowledge and understanding through the CPCS Theory Test Operating ability through the CPCS Practical Test Proven operating competence through achievement of a relevant SVQ or NVQ. Moving from Trained Operator […]
CSCS – Red New Entrant Card
This card is available if you are a trainee and are registered for a qualification that leads to a skilled CSCS card (in the majority of cases a NVQ/SVQ). Please note: SSSTS, SMSTS and NEBOSH General will not be accepted as routes to a Trainee card. The card is valid for five years and can […]
We don’t offer Safe Pass training at Mount Lucas training campus. For a full list of SOLAS approved safe pass training organisations & tutors please visit www.solas.ie.
If you are unemployed, please contact your local social welfare branch to speak to a case officer, they will then add you to the waitlist for the course you are seeking.
For a full list of scheduled 1 day New Entrant and 4 day Experienced Operator courses, please contact our office on (057) 9362508
We currently do not have a facility to take payment over the phone.
Terms
Once both parties have confirmed a test date and you have received confirmation from us through email you are NOT entitled to a refund. Please make sure to be vigilant when confirming test dates.
You can change CSCS Plant skills
You can change CSCS Plant skills which you hold on a CSCS card that is in date by going through a CPCS Skills Interview, CPCS Theory Test and a Health Safety & Environmental test.
All requirements are available at Mount Lucas.
Please complete and submit a transfer of CSCS – CPCS booking form & Health Safety and Environmental Test Application Form which can be found in the resources section or by contacting the office 0579362508
Please contact SOLAS on 01 5332500 for more information.
No. You will keep your Irish card. You will need to have this card with you at the training centre on the day of your changeover. Please note that you cannot proceed with your application unless you can produce your valid card on the day.
CSCS Operations
Here are a selection of common enquires.
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