CITB Test · Operatives
CITB HS&E Test for Operatives
The standard test required for most CSCS card applications — this is the one most site workers need. Questions are drawn from the official CITB test question bank for the Operatives category.
What It Covers
- Core health, safety and environmental awareness for general construction work
- Recognising common site hazards and safe working practices
- PPE and your responsibilities under UK health and safety law
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements — anyone can sit this test.
How It Works
Multiple choice, computer-based test, sat at a CITB-approved test centre, with the pass mark and time limit set by CITB. Results are valid for 2 years from the date you pass.
Leads To
Required for most CSCS card applications, including the Green Labourer and Blue Skilled Worker card routes.
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Answer 3 quick questions to see if you could qualify for CITB grant funding.
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Note: The CITB HS&E Test booking fee includes the CITB test fee (£23.50, correct as of April 2026) along with our booking/processing service fee. CITB reviews this fee periodically — please confirm the current amount with us if booking sometime after this date.
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