Liverpool 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.
Liverpool CITB Test Centre Address
Lower Ground Floor
5 Covent Gardens
Liverpool
L2 8UD
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
Covent Garden runs between Water Street (A57) and Chapel Street. If approaching from the Water Street end The Test Centre is on the left hand side down the steps through the black metal gates of the building.
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 Liverpool.
What to Expect in the Test In Liverpool
When you arrive, the staff on hand will check your ID, verify you are scheduled to take the test at that time, and then take a photo of you for security purposes. The test itself will take 45 minutes and will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions. When you finish you will be given your result certificate.
What to Take With You
The most important thing to take with you is an acceptable form of identification. No ID, no test. No exceptions. Valid IDs include a UK driving license or passport.
If you do not have one of those you will need to show 2 alternative forms of ID. These include an EU Country ID card, a Trade Union card, a British Armed Forces card, a credit or debit card, a National Insurance card or a recent bank statement. For a full list of alternative IDs click here.
What to do Before Going to the Test Centre
It is strongly suggested that you spend time revising before going for your test. Of candidates who fail the test nearly 3/4 failed to revise before taking the test.
How do I Book a Test?
Click the book now button below and follow the steps. Your test date and time will be send to your email usually within 24 hours.
Which Test to Take?
Which Test to Take?
Before you arrange to take the CITB test in Liverpool you need to know which test to take. There are 3 main categories of tests:
- Operatives Test
- Operatives or Specialist Test
- Specialist, Managers or Professionals Test
Let’s take a closer look at the different tests.
The Operatives Test
Q) Who should take the Operatives Test?
A) People wishing to secure a:
- CSCS Green Card
- CSCS Red Card (Provisional)
Are there any other requirements?
For a CSCS Green Card, you must complete the HSA level 1 course or online Health, Safety & Awareness Course
For a CSCS Red Card (Provisional) must not have held any CSCS card in the past.
The Operatives or Specialist Test
Q) Who should take the Operatives or Specialist Test?
A) People wishing to secure a:
- CSCS Blue Card (Skilled Worker)
- CSCS Red Card (Apprentice)
- CSCS Red Card (Experienced Worker)
- CSCS Red Card (Trainee)
- CSCS Gold Card (Supervisory)
- CSCS Gold Card (Advanced
Are there any other requirements?
For a CSCS Blue Card (Skilled Worker) you must provide proof of NVQ or SVQ level 2 certification.
For a CSCS Red Card (Apprentice) you will need to prove participation in an apprenticeship program.
For a CSCS Red Card (Experienced Worker) you must be registered for the NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or higher.
For a CSCS Red Card (Trainee) you must be able to prove registration to an NVQ.
For a CSCS Gold Card (Supervisory) you have to complete an NVQ/SVQ level 3 or 4.
For a CSCS Gold Card (Advanced) you must have completed an NVQ level 3 or qualifying apprenticeship
Specialist, Managers or Professionals Test
Q) Who should take the Specialist, Managers or Professionals Test?
A) People wishing to secure a:
- CSCS Black Card (Manager)
- CSCS Red Card (Technical, Supervisor, Managers)
- CSCS White Card (Academically Qualified Person)
- CSCS White Card (Professionally Qualified Person)
Are there any other requirements?
For a CSCS Black Card (Manager) you must have completed an NVQ level 5, 6 or 7 or equivalent and held a prior level 4 qualification.
For a CSCS Red Card (Technical, Supervisor, Managers) you must be registered for an NVQ or equivalent level 3 or higher.
For a CSCS White Card (Academically Qualified Person) you must prove completion of a construction-related degree or equivalent qualifications.
For a CSCS White Card (Professionally Qualified Person) you must be a member of a CSCS professional body. Book your test in Liverpool below.
Is the CITB Health Safety & Environment test difficult?
Whether or not a person finds it difficult usually comes down to two things: 1) do they have any previous experience performing roadworks in the UK and 2) did they study adequately before taking the test? Unfortunately, many people arrive to take the CITB HS&E test convinced they will nail it without any preparation and wind up failing. Don't let that happen to you. Study in the days leading up to the test.
Do I need to have a construction job lined up before I take the CITB HS&E test?
No, you do not have to have a construction job lined up to take the HS&E test. You can take the test for whatever reason you like, including just wanting to have the option to seek roadwork at some point in the future. Whether you use your certification and CSCS card right away or not will not in any way affect the validity of the card.
What happens if I fail the HS&E test?
In the event you fail the CITB HS&E test you can register to take it again after waiting 48 hours. Keep in mind though that you will need to pay the registration fee again. We would add the following word of caution: If you fail the test it is in your interest to take as long as necessary to undergo revision until you are certain you have mastered the material. Only then should you re-register. Otherwise, you will likely be setting yourself up to fail again.
When does the CITB test result expire?
Technically, there is no expiry date on your HS&E test results. That said, when you apply for a new skills card, or go to renew your current skills card, they will probably check to ensure you took the CITB HS&E test within the previous 2 years. If you took the test much longer ago than that you may not be allowed to get a new skills card or renew your current one until you retake the HS&E test.
