The cost of £42.50+Vat is broken down as £22.50 (test charge) and £20 (administration) The CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test is an important way for construction workers to show they can work safely. For employers, having workers who have passed the CITB HS&E test is assurance that their workforce can keep themselves and those around them safe. The CITB HS&E test forms a key part of the requirement to obtain a construction industry scheme card.
Description
The CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test is an important way for construction workers to show they can work safely. For employers, having workers who have passed the CITB HS&E test is assurance that their workforce can keep themselves and those around them safe.
The CITB HS&E test forms a key part of the requirement to obtain a construction industry scheme card. The following tests are available:
- HS&E test for Operatives
- HS&E test for Managers and Professionals
- HS&E Specialist Supervisors test
- HS&E Specialist Demolition test
- HS&E Specialist Plumbing test
- HS&E Specialist Highway Works test
- HS&E Specialist Working at Height test
- HS&E Specialist Lifts and Escalators test
- HS&E Specialist Tunnelling test
- HS&E Specialist HVACR Heating and Plumbing Services test
- HS&E Specialist HVACR Pipefitting and Welding test
- HS&E Specialist HVACR Ductwork test
- HS&E Specialist HVACR Refrigeration and Air Conditioning test
- HS&E Specialist HVACR Services and Facilities Maintenance test
Assessment
There are 50 multiple choice knowledge-based questions to check knowledge of health, safety, environmentally safe working practices and sustainability.
For specialist tests, the 50 multiple choice knowledge questions consist of 44 core questions and six questions on the specific specialism (such as supervisory, tunnelling etc.).
The Managers and Professionals (MAP) test consists of 50 core questions, including on the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, demolition, plumbing or gas and highway works.
The time allowed for each test is 45 minutes.
