Description
The HS&E test is made up of 50 questions covering five core knowledge areas:
- Legal and management
- Health and welfare
- General safety
- High risk activities
- Environment
Candidates have 45 minutes to answer the 50 questions. The test now includes new question styles. Behavioural case studies are also used in the test to check a candidate’s understanding of health, safety and environmental issues, and how to behave safely on-site.
CITB is continually reviewing the test to ensure that it continues to help construction workers and employers get the right knowledge, skills and training to be able to work safely in the industry. There are further forthcoming improvements to the test over the next 12 to 18 months.
To pass a Health and Safety Environment test.
- The following tests are available:
- Operative
- Specialist – specialist tests include:
- Supervisory (SUP)
- Demolition (DEM)
- Plumbing (JIB) (PLUM)
- Highway works (HIW)
- Specialist work at height (WAH)
- Lifts and escalators (LAEE)
- Tunnelling (TUNN)
- HVACR – Heating and plumbing services (HAPS)
- HVACR – Pipefitting and welding (PFW)
- HVACR – Ductwork (DUCT)
- HVACR – Refrigeration and air conditioning (RAAC)
- HVACR – Services and facilities maintenance (SAF)
- Managers and Professional – The Managers and Professionals test covers the same five core areas but also includes questions on the following topics:
- Construction (design and management) regulations
- Demolition
- Highway works
On completion of this test, candidates will receive a score report confirming that they have passed or failed. Candidates will then be able to apply for a CSCS card should they require one.
Prerequisites
Candidates must bring with them appropriate valid ID. Without ID, candidates will not be able to sit their test. Candidates must provide either a Driving License, Passport, Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or Biometric Residence Card (BRC). If either of these cannot be provided, please contact us for further options. Please note the name on the ID must match the name registered for the test EXACTLY.
2 clear working days notice needed to register for test.
Lunch and Refreshments
Complimentary hot and cold drinks are available throughout the day. We have a vending machine where cold drinks and snacks can be purchased.
Exam Information
This is a test only.
Please keep your test score reports safe as we cannot re-print these. If reprints are required please visit the CITB Website for further information.
Dress Code
Please note that the following clothing/personal items are not permitted in the Test Room:
Coats/Jackets/hoodies
Materials Required
All candidates are required to study for this test before they attend. Revision information can be found using the following link:
https://www.citb.co.uk/courses-and-qualifications/health-safety-and-environment-hse-test-and-cards/preparing-for-the-test/
Further assistance may be given to you in the following circumstances:
- If you have difficulty reading
- If English is not your first language
- If you have hearing difficulties
Please contact us for further information should you require any assistance.
All candidates must bring with them one of the following forms of ID:
- A valid passport
- A valid UK photo driving license
- A valid Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or Biometric Residence Card (BRC)
If you do not have any of the above, please contact us for further information.
Candidates must bring with them appropriate Valid ID. Without ID, candidates will not be able to sit their test. Candidates must provide either a Driving License, Passport, Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or Biometric Residence Card (BRC). If either of these cannot be provided, please contact us for further options. Please note the name on the ID must match the name registered for the test EXACTLY.
WARNING – without acceptable ID or a name that does not match, you will NOT be able to sit your exam.
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If this course is eligible for a short course grant, please ensure we have your levy number before the course start date, and your candidates provide their national insurance numbers on the day of the course. Without this information, we cannot claim the levy on your behalf and take no responsibility for the grant not being claimed.
Cost Breakdown
Test: £23.50
Administration fee: £23.50
