Before applying for your CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card, you will need an NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent. As a worker of multiple trades, you may have a specialist qualification - in this case you will also need to take a specialist CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.
However, the majority of workers will need to take the CITB test for Operatives. Once you have at minimum these two required qualifications, you can apply for your CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card.
In order to renew your Skilled Worker CSCS Card, you will need a CITB test from the last 2 years. It must be the appropriate test type for your qualifications.
About the CITB Test for Multi-Trade CSCS Card
Anyone looking to apply for a CSCS card will need to first complete the relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment test. If you have a specialist qualification, you may need to take a specialist test, however most applicants will only need to take the standard test for Operatives.
The CITB test for Operatives consists of 50 multiple choice questions, and are only conducted at approved centres. The questions are formulated to test applicants’ knowledge of basic health, safety and environmental topics related to construction work and construction sites.
You will need to answer at least 45 questions correctly in order to pass the CITB test. Statistics show that the majority of those that fail the CITB Operatives test did not prepare by revising the material beforehand. It is crucial that you revise in advance of your CITB Health, Safety & Environment test.
Booking your CITB Test for CSCS Multi-Trade Card
Booking your CITB Multi-Trade test is easy. Use our simple booking form to fill in your details, and choose the ‘Operatives Test’ or appropriate specialist test. Once this has been completed, you will then be able to select your preferred test centre and test date. You can then securely submit your payment details, and your booking information should be with you within 24 hours.
