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Cost of CITB Test and the best way to book the CITB test

Certification Skill Certification Scheme which is popularly known as CSCS gives health and safety training to workers and play a crucial role in making construction site a safe place to work. People who are working or willing to work in construction-related jobs are required to have CSCS Card. For different work and categories, different types of CSCS cards are applicable.

Requirement of getting CSCS Card

To apply for the CSCS Card you have to:

1. Pass CITB Test Health, Safety and Environmental test (Operative, Specialist or Managers and Professional - depending on role the person applying for card is involved/doing currently and the CSCS card type they are looking for based on their qualification, experience, and current role). Selection of the right cscs test booking is very important as the wrong test may lead to rejecting the card application from CSCS. 

2. Have to pass either the Health, Safety, Awareness course or Level 1 award or NVQ or any other approved qualification by CSCS in construction.

3. After qualifying point 1 and point 2 you can create your CSCS online account on the website of CSCS and can apply for the CSCS card you are looking for yourself or your employees or friend. 

Read: Applying for CSCS cards or Construction Skills CertificationScheme Cards

Also refer: For construction worker which CSCS Card is best.

How much will CSCS Test cost?

CITB Test or CSCS Test or CITB Health, Safety and Environment test will cost you 25 pounds. Before revision of prices it cost 21 pounds.

Affiliate companies or third-party company charge from 44 pounds to 57 pounds as they include their admin and processing charges in that so it's better to book the test directly and save your hard-earned money to get ripped off.

But before booking always check which test is applicable for CSCS card you are looking for. Whether CITB Health, Safety and Environmental test for operative or CITB Health, Safety and Environmental test for manager and than book yourself for the appropriate test at the center which is close to your place.

How many questions are there in CSCS Test?

There are 50 questions in CITB Test.

What is the score required to pass CITB Test?

45/50 is required to pass CITB Health, Safety and Environment test for operative and for CITB Health, Safety & Environment test for specialist.

46/50 is required to pass CITB Health, Safety and Environment test for manager

Can I do CITB Test Online or do I have to go to the center?

You have to go to the center to appear in CITB Test. CSCS Test can not be done online.

Read: CITB Test is important. Know the reasons.

You can also read: In how much time you can get CSCS card?

How can I practice for the CITB test?

You can easily get online many free mock tests. There are many online applications available for android and iPhone users. You can install such apps and register in them by creating account and can get free access to mock tests which help you to prepare for test free of cost.

If still, you need further assistance you can purchase revision material from amazon.

Validity of CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test

CITB Test is valid for 2 years. After every 2 years you need to undergo the CSCS test. 

Conclusion

CITB test is an important and mandatory aspect if you are looking to apply for CSCS card or CSCS card renewal. It is always advisable to book CITB Test directly rather than giving a hefty amount to affiliate companies to book for the test. Creating CSCS online account is simple and one can do that easily. 

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