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Exams 2024

What is the CSCS Test?

Though the construction industry has seen its fatalities and accident
figures lessen significantly over the last couple of decades, the
number of construction-related injuries, accidents and deaths still
continues to be a huge cause for concern.

The Health, Safety and Environment test, more commonly known as

the CSCS Test, is designed to give individuals working in the
construction industry the required knowledge so that they can identify
hazards on-site and confidently take steps to prevent dangerous
incidents from taking place. It ensures a minimum level of health,
safety and environmental awareness is met by workers before going
on site.

The test has different levels which fit the various jobs and roles on
site. For example, labourers such as carpenters and bricklayers need
to pass the CSCS Test for Operatives while Quantity Surveyors or
Architects need to take and pass the CSCS Test for Managers and
Professionals.

The CSCS exam will contain questions from five key sections
containing 16 categories in total, which you will need to have
knowledge of:

Section A: Working environment

Section B: Occupational health
Section C: Safety
Section D: High-risk activities
Section E: Specialist activities

Section A: Working environment

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General responsibilities: ○ How the Health and Safety Executive

enforces the law ○ What the law requires ○ Providing safe ways of
working ○ Sharing information and knowledge

Accident reporting and recording: ○ Common types of accidents and

incidents ○ Occupational diseases ○ Prevention – what can be done ○
Reporting and recording accidents – when, why and how

First aid and emergency procedures: ○ Discovering a casualty ○ First

aid ○ What employers must provide

Personal protective equipment: ○ Policies and site rules ○ Types of

personal protective equipment ○ Types of respiratory protective
equipment

Environmental awareness and waste control: ○ Sustainability ○

Environmental responsibilities ○ Pollution ○ Waste materials ○
Nuisances ○ Plants and wildlife ○ Archaeology and heritage

Section B: Occupational health

Dust and fumes (Respiratory hazards): ○ Controlling exposure to

hazards ○ Health conditions caused by dust and fumes ○ How to
protect yourself and others from respiratory hazards

Noise and vibration: ○ Employer responsibilities ○ Hearing protection

○ Noise action levels ○ Equipment that can cause HAVS (Hand-Arm
Vibration Syndrome) ○ Managing vibration risks ○ Reducing vibration
risks

Health and welfare: ○ Common causes of work-related ill health and

how they can be avoided ○ Diseases carried in the blood ○ Drugs and
alcohol ○ Stress and mental health at work ○ Welfare and support
facilities on site

Manual handling: ○ Manual handling assessment ○ Lifting and

handling safely

Section C: Safety

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Safety signs: ○ Mandatory signs – must do ○ Prohibition signs – must

not do ○ Warning signs ○ Emergency escape and first aid signs – safe
conditions ○ Fire-fighting signs

Fire prevention and control: ○ Emergency procedures ○ Hot works ○

Portable fire extinguishers ○ Highly flammable liquids and gases ○
Ignition and fuel sources

Electrical safety, tools and equipment: ○ Electrical voltages ○ Using

extension leads and cables ○ Electrical hazards ○ Introduction to
hand-held tools and equipment ○ Safe methods of working ○ Types of
hand-held tools and equipment

Section D: High-risk activities

Site transport safety and lifting operations: ○ Accidents ○

Management of mobile plant ○ Mobile plant and site vehicles ○
Working safely

Working at height: ○ Planning the work ○ Hierarchy for working at

height ○ Requirements for working at height ○ Types of access
equipment

Excavations and confined spaces: ○ Poisonous or flammable gases

and fumes ○ Underground services ○ Hazards ○ Working in a confined
space

Hazardous substances: ○ What your employer should be doing ○ How

hazardous substances can affect your health ○ How hazardous
substances can get into your body (routes of entry) ○ Identifying
hazardous substances ○ Disposal of hazardous substances

Section E: Specialist activities

For those candidates looking at sitting a specialised test, additional

questions will be offered based on your specialist activity alongside
the standard CSCS questions.

At present, there are 12 available, including:

Demolition

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Ductwork
Heating and Plumbing Services
Highway Works
Lifts and Escalators
Pipefitting and Welding
Plumbing (JIB)
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Services and Facilities Maintenance
Specialist Working at Height
Supervisory
Tunnelling

Taking the CSCS Test

The CSCS Test consists of 50 knowledge questions and has a

duration of 45 minutes.

These 50 knowledge questions are selected from four key sections

(labelled as A to D) containing 16 categories in total. These are listed
above.

These factual questions relate to real-life concerns that you’ll come

across on a regular basis when working in construction. For each
specialist test, you’ll also find additional knowledgeable question
banks included.

You aren’t expected to have extensive knowledge of regulation

concerns. However, you must have an understanding of what’s
required of you, including what you should and shouldn’t do in specific
circumstances. This includes, for example, when discovering
accidents.
The legislation used in the UK differs from that of Northern Ireland
and Scotland. For this reason, all candidates, whether UK, Scotland or
Northern Ireland-based, will all be tested on the remainder of the UK
legislation, for practicality.

Types of Questions

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There are six different styles of knowledge-type questions included in

your test, including:

Multiple choice and multiple choice with images

For these types of questions, you will need to choose from one or
more answers taken from a list of options. There are also multiple-
choice questions that may also contain several images to select from.

Drag and drop text and drag and drop images

These question types require you to answer by dragging and dropping

the relevant text or image from a list of options and placing it in the
answer area.

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Hot spot questions

Hot spots questions are answered by selecting the correct place from
the given image.

Hot area questions

Hot area questions are answered by selecting one of the answer

areas within the given image.

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CSCS Questions

All the questions that will appear in your CSCS exam are developed by
the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

CSCS Test Revision

The structure of the CSCS Test has been designed to encourage you
to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all the relevant and
key areas which you will come across when working in any
construction environment. In order to prepare effectively for your test,
you can take the CSCS mock test.

CSCS Test Booking

How to Book a CSCS Test

Booking a CSCS test is straightforward and can be done online or by

telephone. You should be able to get an appointment for your test at
the CSCS test centre of your choice within two weeks. When booking,
you will be offered a test date and time immediately.

Online

To book online, you will need to sign up with Pearson VUE, the
organisation that provides the test. Register here:

Once you have registered, you’ll be able to sign in and book your test.

Telephone

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For telephone bookings, call 0344 994 4488 (English) or 0344 994
4490 (Welsh).

The line will be open between 8 am and 8 pm from Monday to Friday,

and 8 am to 12 pm on Saturdays.

Post

To book by post, click here to download the postal application form.

After printing out the form and filling it in, you will need to send it to:

PO Box 1286, Warrington WA1 9GN

You can also fax your application to: 0300 200 1177

For more information about the postal application, call the telephone
number above.

When booking, it’s vital to ensure that all your details, as well as those
of the test date, time and allocation, are correct. Incomplete or
incorrect details may cause unnecessary delays.

You can also opt to have a text message sent to your phone or an
email sent out to you reminding you of your test 24 hours before its
start time during booking.

As soon as you’ve successfully made your booking, you should

receive confirmation via email or post. The confirmation will contain
relevant additional information and instructions which are necessary
for your test. If you’ve not received confirmation, you will need to call
the booking line to check the status of your booking.

Information Needed to Book

Before you book your CSCS Test, make sure you have the following
information to hand, including:

The exact type of test you want to take. Remember, depending on

your chosen profession, you will need to take a CSCS Test for
Operatives or a CSCS Test for Managers and/or a Specialist Test.
Your personal details
Your debit or credit card for payment

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Details of any special assistance you may require during the test
Your unique CITB registration number, if you have already taken a
CSCS Test in the past or have applied before for certain other card
schemes, such as CPCS or CISRS.

CSCS Test Cost

The CSCS Test costs £22.50. After passing your test, you can apply
for a CSCS Card at a cost of £36. Payment can be made via debit or
credit card.

CSCS Test Centres

Your test will need to be taken at an approved CSCS Test centre. You
will be able to find your nearest test centre at the Pearson VUE
website (when you’re taken through to the website, you will need to
select the relevant CSCS Test, click the next button, and you’ll then be
able to input your postcode or the name of your town/city to bring up
a list of CSCS Test centres that are closest to you).

Specialist Assistance

There are several forms of specialist assistance available to you

during the CSCS Test should you require them. These include:

Voice-Overs: Every CSCS Test has the option of being booked with an
English or Welsh voice-over if needed.

Foreign Languages: If English isn’t your first language, you will have
the option of voice assistance in the following foreign languages:

Spanish

Please note, this only applies to the CSCS Test for Operatives. If
you’re taking the CSCS Managers and Professionals Test or a
Specialist Test, you’ll only have access to English or Welsh.

If you request to have additional voice-over assistance in one of the

languages listed above, an interpreter can be also be requested.
Again, this only applies to the Operatives Test.

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Sign Language: For those taking the Operatives Test, British Sign
Language (BSL) is available on-screen. This form of assistance does
not extend to the Managers Test.

Further Help: For further information about support and assistance,

call the Special Assistance booking line on 0344 994 4491.
Alternatively, you can send an email to
citb.testingspecialassistance@pearson.com.

Cancelling or Postponing the Test

If you need to cancel or reschedule your test, you can do so in your

Pearson VUE account, provided you signed up online. If the
cancellation or rescheduling is made three working days (72 hours)
before the date of your test, you will not be charged an administration
fee.

If you made the booking via telephone, you will need to contact the
booking line to make the cancellation. You will have to pay an
administration fee to cancel or reschedule your test via phone.

Taking the CSCS Test

At the Test Centre

First and foremost, you should give yourself ample time to get to the
CSCS test centre. Aim to arrive 15-30 minutes before your test is due
to start. Don’t forget to take your:
Booking email or letter

Proof of photographic ID which also includes your signature. A

photocard driving license or passport are two such forms of
acceptable ID. See the full list of acceptable forms of ID here.

Upon arrival, a member of staff at the test centre will verify your
documentation. Without these documents, you won’t be able to sit the
CSCS Test and won’t receive a refund. It is vital you don’t forget to
bring these with you.

Taking the CSCS Exam

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CSCS tests are computer-based. If you’re uncomfortable with using a

computer, don’t worry as the test only requires you to click the mouse
or touch the screen to answer the questions. You may want to do
some basic computer practice at home prior to the test, or go to the
local library if you haven’t got access to a PC at home.

Prior to the start of your test, there will be a tutorial explaining how
the test works and how to navigate through the test, enabling you to
get used to the interface. You will then be allowed to start the CSCS
exam.

During the test, there will be a countdown timer in the corner which
will inform you of your progress and the time remaining until the end
of your test.

After the Test

After completing the test, you’ll be directed to leave the room where
you will be presented with a report of your score. The report will
inform you of your results and provide feedback on where you need to
improve if you failed.

Passed: After passing, you should, if you haven’t already, check the
CSCS card types and consider applying and joining the relevant CSCS
card scheme. To find out what is available to you and to check if you
meet the relevant requirements for each scheme, go to the CITB
website.

Failed: If you failed, don’t worry too much and take some time out to
read through your score report, which will indicate where you went
wrong. You might want to give yourself time to revise before
rebooking when you feel confident again. You will need to wait two
days (48 hours) before you’ll be able to sit the test again.

You can request a more detailed report by emailing

testingservicesfeedback@citb.co.uk.

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