Introduction To The Course
What Does Our CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Touch Screen Test Cover?
The CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test is a key requirement for anyone looking to work on a construction site in the UK, ensuring all workers have a basic understanding of health, safety, and environmental responsibilities before entering the site.
The test is completed on a touchscreen computer and consists of 50 multiple choice questions, which must be answered within 45 minutes. To pass, candidates must achieve a minimum of 45 correct answers, making thorough preparation important for success.
Questions cover a range of essential topics, including general site safety, hazard awareness, working at height, manual handling, and environmental responsibilities. The test is designed not just to assess knowledge, but to ensure candidates understand how to work safely and reduce risks to themselves and others on site.
Passing the HS&E test is a crucial step towards obtaining a CSCS card, which is required for most construction roles in the UK. The test result is valid for two years and is widely recognised across the industry as proof of basic safety competence.
We offer both the Operatives test and the Managers & Professionals test at our Blackwood training centre in South Wales.
Course Technical Details
CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Touch Screen Test Licence Details
To sit your CITB HS&E test, candidates must:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Present a valid form of photographic ID on arrival (see accepted ID below)
- Arrive no more than 15 minutes before their allocated test start time
Personal belongings are not permitted in the test room and must be stored in one of our secure lockers before admission.
The test is available in the following languages: English, Polish, Romanian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Slovak, and Spanish.
The CITB HS&E Operatives test comprises 50 multiple choice questions, with a 45-minute time limit. A minimum score of 45 out of 50 is required to pass.
You must bring a valid form of photographic ID to sit your test.
Accepted forms of ID are:
- A valid, in-date UK driving licence
A valid passport
If you do not hold either of these, please contact us to discuss alternative options.
Please be aware that failure to bring the correct identification on the day will result in you being unable to sit the test.
To apply for a green CSCS Labourer card, you will need to have completed:
- CITB HS&E Touch Screen Test
- Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction Awareness course
The cost for the CITB HS&E test is £50 + VAT.
Please note that card application fees are not included. We can arrange this for you if needed.
You can view availability at the bottom of this page.
If none of the dates suit, please contact us and we can advise on other test options.
Course Overview
CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Touch Screen Test
Duration: 45 minutes
Accreditations: CITB
Cost: £50 + VAT
