CITB Health, Safety and Environment test

For the purposes of applying for a CSCS card the CITB Health, safety and environment test must have been passed within the last 2 years. After 2 years CSCS requires applicants to retake the test.

Your CSCS card will remain valid until the expiry date listed on the card. You will then need to pass the CITB Health, safety and environment test to renew your card.

It is a multiple choice test on health, safety and environmental issues in construction. It can be booked at venues around the UK.  Find out more about the test and how to make a booking here.

Contrary to popular belief, there is actually no such thing as a ‘CSCS test’. This is simply the name commonly and incorrectly given to the CITB Health, safety and environment test, as it is a requirement for a CSCS card. The test is owned and managed by CITB.

CSCS are not responsible for the development or delivery of construction related training and qualifications.

Find out more about the CITB Health, safety and environment test.

There are currently three alternatives to the HS&E test requirement.

• You have passed the CIC Health and Safety Test (Academically Qualified Persons card or Professionally Qualified Persons CSCS card only)
• You have commenced a recognised apprenticeship
• You hold a SOLAS card

Find out more about these alternatives here.

Some sectors have their own HS&E requirements and alternatives to the CITB HS&E test. Please check with the relevant CSCS partner card scheme before making your application.

Register on the Pearson VUE CITB booking site and then log onto the CITB booking site to make your booking.

Or

Call 0344 994 4488. Lines are open from 8am to 8pm Mondays to Fridays, and from 8am to 12pm on Saturdays.

Or

Contact your local ITC centre that facilitates the HS&E Test.

The cost of the test is £22.50.

The type of CSCS card you are applying for will determine the level of test that you need to take. Further information on this can be found on the CSCS Card Finder and on the Types of Card page.

There are various test question books available so ensure you purchase the right one for the level of test you are taking. For example, there are specific revision aids for the Managerial and Professional Health, Safety and Environment Test.

They are all available from high street and online booksellers or by calling 0344 994 4488.  Find out more about the test here.

If there are at least 16 people taking the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test at one time, you can arrange for the mobile testing unit to be brought to a location of your choice (as long as it’s large enough for the vehicle to gain access) by calling the Corporate Health, Safety and Environment Test Booking line on 0344 994 4492.  There is more information about the test here.