The CTIB Health, Safety and Environment Test

To apply for a CSCS card in most cases you must pass the CTIB Health, Safety and Environment test within the previous two years. If you have achieved a relevant construction related NVQ or SVQ within that time frame you will be exempt from this requirement.

The assessment has been designed to raise safety and awareness in the construction industry by being as relevant and up to date as possible.

The test consists of 50 multiple choice questions, within the allowed time of 45 minutes. For a successful pass 47 out of 50 questions must be correctly answered.

The test costs £19.50

The different tests

There are three different tests available for different trades and professions.

You will need to make sure that you take the right one of these:
- operatives tests
- specialist tests
- managers and professionals tests.

The type of test you will need to undertake depends on your trade and profession. Use the cardfinder to find out which test you must pass.

The Operatives Tests

The operatives test is made up of 12 behavioural case study questions and 38 core knowledge base questions to check your awareness of health, safety and environment issues.
This same test also applies for the Labourer test (including L1 award).

The Specialist Tests

The specialists tests is made up of six specialists questions plus 32 core knowledge questions and 12 behavioural case study questions.

There are currently 12 specialist tests available: supervisory, demolition, highway work, specialist work at high, lifts and escalators tunnelling, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.

The Managers and Professional Test

This test includes the behavioural case studies, five core knowledge sections and relevant specialist knowledge from these subjects:
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
- Demolition
- Highway works

About the questions

The core knowledge questions

These questions cover 16 core areas that are included in all the tests. These core areas fall under the groups of:
- Legal and management
- Health and welfare
- General safety
- High risk activities
- Environment

You will not need a detailed knowledge of all the regulations covered, but you will need to demonstrate that you know what is expected of you, as well as know what to expect from your employers regarding their responsibilities towards your health, safety and welfare.  

The behavioural case study questions

These questions are designed to assess how you would respond to a health and safety situation on a construction site.

Every test includes three case studies, each with four multiple-choice questions. These questions follow an imaginary scenario based on a fictional character's actions on a construction site.

How to prepare for the test

The CTIB Health, Safety and Environment test is not a hard test to pass. All you need is some practice and a bit of common sense about everyday health and safety. It is entirely possible to pass the test on the first attempt even without a great deal of learning, but as always, the smart way is to make sure you are prepared for the test before you take it.

The best way to prepare for the CTIB Health, Safety and Environment test is by practising online with mock exams based on real exam questions and answers. Start practicing now with the help of CSCSwizard`s mock test simulators.

How to book a test

You can book the CTIB Health, Safety and Environment test online or over the phone. You can book it online here: https://www3.pearsonvue.com/testtaker/signin/SignInPage/CITB You can book it over the phone by calling 03449944488