Bolton CITB - Test Centre
Choose from over 150 CITB Test Centre locations nationwide. The full address of each test centre is listed below. A test centre may be listed by the city or region it is in.
Bolton CITB Test Centre Address
34 Queensbrook
Bolton Technology Exchange
Bolton
BL1 4AY
United Kingdom
CITB Test Information
To get a CSCS Card you must complete a CITB Health, Safety and Environment test. The test takes 45 minutes. It is a multiple choice test with 50 questions. You must get 45 out of 50 to pass. The CITB test can be taken at over 150 test centres nationwide.
Brief directions
The Test Centre is near the town centre off of Spa Road. Look for a 'Bolton Technology Exchange' sign located at the site entrance. The Centre will be the first unit on the right.
The CSCS card is a way to verify that people working on construction sites have the appropriate knowledge and training. This helps prevent on-the-job mishaps that endanger everyone's health and safety. You obtain a CSCS card by taking the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test. There are 150 CITB test centres nationwide including in Bolton.
Book the CITB Test in Bolton with Construction Certification
In the years since it was introduced in 1995, the CSCS card has become a must-have for anyone hoping to work construction in the UK. To obtain a card you must schedule an appointment with a Test Centre near you and sit for the test.
In the years since it was introduced in 1995, the CSCS card has become a must-have for anyone hoping to work construction in the UK. To obtain a card you must schedule an appointment with a Test Centre near you and sit for the test.
What to Expect in the Test
There will be no surprises at the Bolton Test Centre. Just arrive with a proper ID, sit for a security photo and wait for the test to start. The CITB test is comprised of 50 multiple choice questions and takes 45 minutes.
What to Take With You
You must show a valid ID to sit for the test. The preferred forms of ID are a UK driving license or a UK passport with photo and signature.
If you do not have either you must show 2 alternative forms of identification. Acceptable alternatives include a British Armed Forces ID, a Building Society Passbook, a bank statement or a National Insurance Card. To see a full list of alternative IDs click here.
What to do Before Going to the Test Centre
Revision is essential. Most who fail do not study beforehand. You can find high-quality revision aids here.
How do I Book a Test?
Construction Certification makes booking your CITB Test easy with our convenient online form.
What Is The Right CITB Test For You?
What Is The Right CITB Test For You?
Holding the correct CSCS card will enable you to undertake specific types of construction work throughout the UK.
Ultimately, the type of work you are looking to do will be the deciding factor about which CSCS Card is the right one for you.
As each CSCS Card relates to different types of work, they each have specific prerequisites that you must meet in order to hold one. However, one requirement that all CSCS Cards have is that you pass the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Test.
The CITB Test comes in 3 different levels - all of which can be taken at our Bolton Test Centre.
The 3 levels of CITB Test are:
The Operatives Test
The Specialist Test
The Managers or Professionals Test
To help you decide which the right test is for you, here is some information on each one.
The Operatives Test
If you are looking to hold a CSCS Red Card (Provisional) or a CSCS Green Card (Labourer), then you will need to pass The Operatives Test.
This is the most basic form of CITB test but it is not an easy test and it still requires lots of revision and preparation in order to pass.
The Specialist Test
The Specialist Test is the next level up from the Operatives Test.
It is the test you will have to pass in order to obtain a CSCS Blue Card (Skilled Workers), Red Card (Experienced Workers, Apprentices, or Trainees), or Gold Card (Supervisory).
This is a challenging test to pass without high levels of revision beforehand. If you want to pass first time, be sure to give yourself appropriate preparation time before you sit the test.
The Managers or Professionals Test
The top-level CITB Test is the Managers or Professionals Test.
To obtain a CSCS Black Card (Managerial), Red Card (Technical, Supervisory, or Managerial), or White Card (Academic or Professional) you will need to successfully pass this test.
This is the most challenging of all CITB tests so high levels of revision and preparation will be needed in order to pass it.
