Isle of Barra 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.
Isle of Barra CITB Test Centre Address
The Craigard Hotel
Castlebay
Isle of Barra
HS9 5XD
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
From Castlebay High School, turn left from the school and join the main road (A888) then turn right and travel for half a mile and the Craigard Hotel is on your left hand side.
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 Isle of Barra.
What to Expect in the Test
The day of the exam is straightforward. Simply arrive with a valid ID, have your photo taken for security purposes, and take the test. You will have 45 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions. Upon completion, you will get your achievement certificate that details your test results.
In the event that you fail your first try, you can enrol to retake the exam in three days. It is strongly advised that you buy revision materials to help you prepare for the next test.
You can access the study materials by clicking this link. By learning what material is in the CITB test, you have a much higher likelihood of earning a passing score.
If you wish to register to take the exam or you already did but failed and want to re-register, please click this link to get started.
What to Take With You
You need a valid ID in order to take the CITB test. If you don’t have a valid ID, you will not be allowed to take the test (no exceptions). Accepted forms of ID are as follows:
- UK driving license
- Passport
If you don’t have proper identification, you’ll need to present two other documents that prove your identity. These include but aren’t limited to:
- British Armed Forces Card
- Building Society Passbook
- Cheque Guarantee Card
- Paper Driving License
- UK Travel Document
- ID Card Citizen Card
- Trade Union Card
- Bank Statement
- Work ID Card
To see a complete list of the accepted form of identification, click this link and scroll down to “What Identification do I need to take on the day?”
What to Do Before Going to the Test Centre
Everyone who takes the CITB test should revise the applicable study materials before testing. Of the people who failed, nearly ¾ did not study for it. To ensure that you come prepared, click here to purchase revision material.
How Do I Book a Test?
To book the York CITB exam, click here and fill out our online form. After providing the requested information, we will email your test time and date, usually within 24 hours.
