Course Details
The CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test plays a crucial role in helping construction workers prove they are safe on site. For employers, a team who has passed the CITB HS&E test is just another method of assurance that your team are knowledgable in what it takes to be safe on site.
On booking, we will email you a test booking form to secure the information required by CITB to complete your test booking. Please note the information provided must be your personal information (work emails etc cannot be accepted).
There are three types of test available:
- Operatives test
- Specialists test
- Managers & Professionals test
Find out how to further prepare for the test which includes purchasing revision material via the CITB website prior to completing your test.
To sit the CITB HS&E test you will need to provide a valid passport or UK driving licence (both of which can't be no more than 6 months out of date) in order to register the test with CITB. If you are unable to provide either form of identification or have any questions please contact us before booking by calling us on 01792 585868 or email us on info@alphasafety.co.uk
Personal items cannot be taken into the test room, including but not limited to mobile phones and other electronic devices, personal headphones, watches, purses/ wallets, hats or other head coverings (excluding religious headwear), bags, books, notes and coats or other outer clothing items. We have storage facilities with lockers at reception for you to safely store your belongings, please ensure all electronic devices such as phones are turned off before being stored away. Alpha Safety does not accept responsibility for lost, damaged, stolen or misplaced personal items.
The HS&E Operatives test is available with the below language voice overs, which are available on request. Please inform us of any requirements when booking your test:
- Welsh
- English
- Bulgarian
- Czech
- French
- German
- Hungarian
- Lithuanian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Punjabi
- Romanian
- Russian
- Spanish
You must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the test for the purpose of registration.
- Legal & Management
- Health & Welfare
- General Safety
- High Risk Activities
- Environmental
On succesful completion of the CITB HS&E test, along with supporting qualifications, candidates can apply for their required CSCS card.
The most common type of CSCS card is the 'green' labourer card, this is covered by the operative HS&E test. At Alpha Safety, we are on hand to support you each step of the way towards your CSCS labourer card - From test, to course to application. Book your labourer card package at a discounted cost here
The test is made up of 50 questions. During the test, you will get 45 minutes to answer all 50 questions.
5 Years
