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Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test and cards
Book and prepare for your HS&E test and learn about other construction cards
Internet Test Centres (ITC) support
An Internet Test Centre (ITC) is a centre approved by CITB to provide testing facilities for tests such as the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test.
AWS Test
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About the Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test
The CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test is an important way for construction workers to show they can work safely. For employers, having workers who have passed the CITB HS&E test is assurance that their workforce can keep themselves an
Locations
Find out where our locations are across the UK
Grants & Funding for Training Courses
CITB grants & funding covers day to day training, including short courses, qualifications and apprenticeships. Find out more about training grants
Book a test
Information on this page is for those looking to book the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test.
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Testing, inspecting and thorough examination occupations…
The suite contains National Occupational Standards (NOS) for engineers, technicians, operatives and supervisors. They relate to: law responsibilities inspections record keeping and defect reports.
Courses and qualifications
Courses and qualifications
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 17 February 2021
Today I would like to update you on the result of a recent consultation and subsequent new approach to funding for Training Groups, along with a COVID-delayed £1 fee increase for the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test. There have also been
Skills and Training fund
Smaller CITB-registered employers can apply for the Skills and Training fund for their construction training needs.
Changes to the HS&E test
Important updates and changes to the HS&E test.
Scotland
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in Scotland
Training Provider & Delegate Support for SSP
CITB's Site Safety Plus (SSP) team offer support to both training providers who apply to become SSP centres, as well as delegates who choose SSP for their training.
CITB eCourses | Health & Safety Courses, 100% Online
All of CITB's online eCourses are ideal for anyone who wants to learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere. No tutor required, 100% remote.
HS&E Test ID Policy
Identification (ID) Requirements for HS&E Tests
Find a HS&E test centre
Find your nearest centre to take the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test
Check a Card or Training Record [Online]
Check a person's card or training record by logging into the portal or requesting access
Health & Safety Awareness eCourse
The CITB HSA course is now available online, allowing you to learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere – no need to take time off work.
Training provider and delegate support
CITB's Site Safety Plus (SSP) team offer support to both training providers who apply to become SSP centres, as well as delegates who choose SSP for their training.
Set up an account for HSE test group bookings
On this page you can set up an account so that you can make large group bookings (4-10 candidates) for the HS&E test.
Health, Safety & Environment test for Managers and…
The Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test for Managers and Professionals, and the accompanying revision materials, are changing. The content has been updated to ensure that it is suitable for today’s managers and professionals, taking into
CPCS Slinger/signaller A40 (4 days)
This 4 day course is for people with limited or no experience of slinging and signalling, who want to gain entry into the lifting industry. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.
Robots for roofing
The project will train five staff to CAA (pilots for drones) standard. The purpose of the project is to negate the need for staff to work at extreme height whilst carrying out roof work inspections working at height is high risk.
Health & Safety Awareness eCourse
The CITB HSA course is now available online, allowing you to learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere – no need to take time off work.
Supervisory and management assessment
Are you a supervisor or manager with a significant amount of experience in your current role? This option involves a number of one-to-one assessments carried out at your place of work. You will normally be expected to achieve your qualification
Standards and delivering training
Standards and delivering training
Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)…
This two-day SSSTS course is for site supervisors. You will learn about your legal responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare and environmental issues.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course
This SMSTS course is for project managers, site managers and supervisors, business owners and clients. You will gain an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on construction sites.
NFDC course helps demolition managers remain 'eyes…
With the regulations affecting demolition in flux, the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) wanted to make it easier for Demolition Managers to renew their Certificate of Competence of Demolition Operatives (CCDO) card.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 15 July 2020
Today's update includes information on the Talent Retention Scheme; additional Apprenticeship Support and Standards; and NCC and HS&E Test Centre re-openings.
Apprenticeship Courses at the NCC
Apprenticeship courses in cranes, roofing, scaffolding, steel fixing and more
Updated Health, safety and environment test for 26 June…
CITB’s updated Health, safety and environment test for the construction industry is to launch on 26 June 2019.
Health and safety policy
See how CITB protects the health, safety, and wellbeing at work of all its employees
Equality and diversity policy
Discover how CITB complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010
Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme
This one-day Site Safety Plus course is suitable for staff with management or supervisory responsibilities. This course meets the basic environmental knowledge that the sub-contract chain is required to prove to major contractors. It also covers
Crackdown on fraud in construction testing
Organised crime in London, the Midlands and the North West is cashing in on pent-up demand for construction testing resulting from the months of lockdown, and CITB needs your help to stop it.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 24 March 2020
Today's key messages are on support for apprentices, our new Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) app and information on a new employer support database.
Fraudulent Construction Scheme Cards [Fake Vs Genuine]
Construction scheme card fraud is a serious issue for the industry. We work closely with the police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to gather evidence to prosecute fraudulent behaviour and bring criminals to account. We are also committed to
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 3 April 2020
Today's update is on remote learning and how we’re enabling you to keep training by identifying as many courses as possible that can be delivered through interfaces like Teams, Skype, Zoom, WebEx and others.
CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor
This course is for CISRS scaffolder/advanced card holders and Construction Managers and Supervisors who need to manage Scaffold operations. It will enhance your professional development and help you to gain evidence to achieve NVQ/SVQ
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 14 May 2020
Today’s update begins with a video explaining why CITB has had to make difficult funding decisions in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 9 June 2020
Today’s email looks at; supporting mental health as construction gets back to work; an update on CITB’s support measures for industry during COVID-19; and a reminder of the documents available to you to support a safe return to site, where
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 11 November 2020
Today’s email brings news about the Skills and Training Fund; the Talent Retention Scheme; and our consultation on Training Group support; plus ways in which CITB is combating fraud, and the Lighthouse Club Christmas Cracker promotion.
CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)
This 1 day course is for people who are new to scaffolding. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer (green) Card holders also need to take this course to renew their card every five years. The course teaches the basics of the industry and how to work
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 9 April 2020
Today's update summarises CITB’s support for industry since the outbreak of COVID-19 and looks ahead to the launch of our £5m Leadership and Management Development Fund next Tuesday.
CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)
This 1 day course is for people who are new to scaffolding. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer (green) Card holders also need to take this course to renew their card every five years. The course teaches the basics of the industry and how to work
CISRS Basic Access System Erector (BASE)
This 5 day course is for non-scaffolders, who erect, alter and dismantle simple system scaffold structures within restricted environments.
CISRS System Scaffold Product Training
This course is for holders of a CISRS Card (either a Scaffolder or Trainee Scaffolder) who have completed a Scaffolding Part 1 course. The course will give you the practical and theoretical knowledge to erect and dismantle chosen scaffold systems