Health, Safety & Environment Test
To apply for a CSCS card you are required to pass the appropriate level of CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test within the last two years.
The test aims to examine knowledge across a wide range of topics to improve safety and productivity on site and is an important way for construction workers to show employers they can be safe on the job.
To arrange a CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test, please book online. Revision materials are available from most high street and online booksellers or the CITB website but not via CSCS.
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Which test do you need?
Book your HS&E test onlineLabourer
What test to take: CITB Operatives Test
Which CSCS Card: Labourer
Carpentry And Joinery
What test to take: CITB Operatives Test
Which CSCS Card: Skilled - Blue, Skilled - Gold, Trainee (5 Years), Apprentice, Experienced Worker
Bricklaying
What test to take: CITB Operatives Test
Which CSCS Card: Skilled - Blue, Skilled - Gold, Trainee (5 Years), Apprentice, Experienced Worker
Dryliner Fixer
What test to take: CITB Operatives Test
Which CSCS Card: Skilled - Blue, Skilled - Gold, Trainee (5 Years), Experienced Worker, Apprentice
Painting And Decorating
What test to take: CITB Operatives Test
Which CSCS Card: Skilled - Blue, Skilled - Gold, Apprentice, Trainee (5 Years) Experienced Worker
Academically Qualified Person
What test to take: CITB Managers and Professionals Test
Which CSCS Card: Trainee (5 Years), Academically Qualified Person
Steel Fabricator Welder
What test to take: CITB Operatives Test
Which CSCS Card: Skilled - Blue (British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd (BCSA), Skilled - Blue, Skilled - Gold, (British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd (BCSA), Skilled - Gold, Experienced Worker Apprentice Trainee (5 Years)
Groundworker
What test to take: CITB Operatives Test
Which CSCS Card: Skilled - Blue, Experienced Worker, Trainee (5 Years), Apprentice
Book CITB Test
Occupational Work Supervisor
What test to take: CITB Specialist Supervisory Test
Which CSCS Card: Supervisor, Apprentice, Trainee (5 Years), Experienced Worker (TSM)
Passive Fire Protection
What test to take: CITB Operatives Test
Which CSCS Card: Skilled - Blue, Experienced Worker, Trainee (5 Years)
Which Test Do I Need?
The most common CITB health, safety & environment test taken is the Operatives test. The CITB test is also known by some as the CITB touch screen test. This test covers the most common trades including: General Labourers, Site Operatives, Bricklayers, Joiners, Carpenters, Painters & Decorators, Plasterers, Ground-workers and many more. This test is suitable for the most popular CSCS cards including: CSCS Green Card, Red Trainee Card, Blue Card, Gold Card, White Card and Yellow Card
The only time you may need to take another test other than the Operatives Test, is if you are a Specialist, see specialist test options below:
Manager or Professional > Managers & Professionals Test
Scaffolder/Roofer > Working at Height Test
The information on this page is only a guide and can depend on your individual situation. Please check with your site supervisor or employer if you are unsure about which test or card would be right for you.
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Operatives
Book your HS&E test onlineTests for a basic level of health, safety and environmental awareness. This test is required when applying for the Labourer card, the Trainee card, the Apprentice card, most Blue Skilled Worker cards and most Gold Advanced Craft cards.
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Managers and Professionals (MAP)
Book your HS&E test onlineTests for everything in the operative test, plus additional material relevant to managers and professionals. This test is required when applying for the Black Managers card and the Academically or Professionally Qualified person cards.
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Specialists
Book your HS&E test onlineTests for everything in the operative test, plus additional material relating to a specialist area such as supervision or working at heights. Specialist tests are required when applying for the Gold Supervisor card, as well as Blue Skilled Worker and Gold Advanced Craft cards in certain occupations.