Book CITB Test For CSCS Black Card

The CSCS Black card is the highest level of CSCS Card. To obtain it you need to complete the CITB Test for the CSCS Black Card, also known as the CITB managers and professionals (MAP) test. 
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How Can I Get a CSCS Black Card?

The CSCS Black Card is available to anyone who has completed their construction management NVQ level 5, 6 or 7, as well as those who have an equivalent qualification.
  • For NVQ Level 5 the equivalent would be a Foundation Degree in a related field. 
  • The NVQ 6 equivalent is an Undergraduate Degree or apprenticeship in a related field. 
  • The NVQ 7 equivalent is a Master’s Degree in a related field.
To obtain a CSCS Black Card you must also have held a Level 4 qualification and submit proof of that qualification with your application. And finally, all CSCS Black Card applicants must pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test. Specifically, the Managers and Professionals Test, which can be booked here.

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How do I apply?

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Complete your NVQ level 5,6,7 or equivalent.

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Apply for your CSCS Black Managers Card.
The CSCS Black Manager Card is valid for 5 years.

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About the CITB Managers and Professionals Test

The Managers and Professionals (MAP) CITB test is designed to test your aptitude and qualifications in the areas of work safety and health, as well as construction management. You will not be able to acquire a CSCS Black Card unless you pass the CITB Managers and Professionals test.
The HS&E test covers everything that is covered in the Blue Card “Operatives” test plus additional topics relevant to managers and construction professionals. The test is comprised of 50 questions that cover five areas of knowledge:
  1. Legal and management
  2. Health and welfare
  3. General safety
  4. High-risk activities
  5. Environment
Once the test starts you will have 45 minutes to answer the 50 questions. 
The CITB MAP test, known as the CSCS Black Card test has behavioral case studies which are now used as a way to gauge the candidate's comprehension of basic health, safety and environmental issues, as well as how to behave safely while on the job site. Keep in mind too that CITB are constantly assessing the effectiveness of their tests which means that if you know someone who took the test recently, the questions they had to answer may be different than the ones you are presented with. The CSCS Black Card is valid for 5 years. 

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Frequently Asked Questions:

The SMSTS or Site Management Safety Training Scheme, is an important course to take if you wish to bolster your management credentials and will often make you a more attractive candidate for a job. However, passing the SMSTS alone does not qualify you for the CSCS Black Card. To qualify for the Black Card you must pass the aforementioned CITB Managers and Professionals Test and have the relevant NVQ or equivalent mentioned above. 

Your CSCS Black Card will be valid for 5 years from the date of issue and can be renewed at the end of that period if you wish. 
We also strongly advise that you make use of CITB HS&E (MAP) test revision materials, which you can find here.

You can apply for a CSCS Black Manager card in 3 simple steps:
  1. Book in a CITB Health, Safety and Environment Managers (MAP) test at your local test centre.
  2. Complete your NVQ level 5,6,7 or equivalent
  3. Apply for your CSCS Black Managers Card


To book in a CITB HS&E Managers test this can be done instantly here. Sometimes you can get a CITB test booking slot within a few days and sometimes it can take a week or more at busier test centres. Then if you have already completed your level 5,6 or 7 NVQ or equivalent you will just need to apply for the CSCS Black Card. As long as you have your NVQ and CITB pass certificate the this should arrive with you 5-10 working days from when you make your CSCS Black Card application. 

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