CITB Supervisor Test for CSCS Gold Supervisor card

 The CITB supervisor test is required for workers applying for the CSCS Gold Supervisor card. This test checks your knowledge of health, safety and environmental responsibilities when supervising construction sites. Passing the correct CITB Health, Safety and Environment test is a key step before applying for a supervisor CSCS card.
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What is the CITB Supervisor test?

The CITB supervisor test forms part of the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test programme. It is sometimes referred to as the CITB supervisor health and safety test or the CITB supervisor touchscreen test, as it is completed on a touchscreen computer at an approved test centre.

Which test do supervisors need?

Most site supervisors applying for the CSCS Gold Supervisor card must pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Specialist Supervisors test. This is also known as the CITB site supervisor test. You must pass the CITB supervisor test before applying for the CSCS Gold Supervisor card. The test must have been passed within the last two years at the time of application.

CITB supervisor test format and pass mark

The CITB supervisor test is a touchscreen, multiple-choice test taken at an approved UK test centre. It lasts around 45 minutes and contains 50 questions. To pass, you must score 45 out of 50.

Preparing for the CITB supervisor test

Revision is recommended before taking the CITB supervisor test. Reviewing supervisor-level health and safety topics and practising sample questions can help improve your chances of passing first time.

CITB supervisor test booking

You can book your CITB supervisor test online through Construction Certification at approved test centres across the UK. Choose a convenient test date and location and receive confirmation by email.

Why book your CITB supervisor test with us:

  1. Online booking
  2. Over 150 approved UK test centres
  3. Free rescheduling options in some cases
  4. Email confirmation and support 

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How do I apply for the CSCS card for Supervisors?

1.

 Complete an appropriate qualification for the CSCS Supervisory Card, such as an NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Supervision.

2.

 Book your CITB Specialist Supervisory Health, safety and environment test.

3.

Apply for your CSCS Supervisory Card.
 If you already possess a renewable CSCS Supervisory Card which has expired within the past year, this can be renewed with the CITB testing score report.

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How to obtain a Supervisory CSCS Card

Anyone applying for a CSCS Card must first complete the correct CITB Health, Safety and Environment test for their card. The CITB Specialist Supervisory Health, Safety and Environment consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. The questions will test your knowledge on basic health, safety, and environmental construction topics, as well as specialist questions for supervisors. You must answer at least 45 of the 50 questions correctly in order to pass. It is therefore very important that you revise in advance of your test; according to statistics, most candidates who fail the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test are those who did not prepare with revision.

Booking your CITB Test for Supervisory Card

Booking your CITB test with our simple booking form couldn’t be easier. Fill out the form with your details and select the Supervisors test. You will then have the opportunity to select your preferred test date and centre. Once you have done this, you can then securely provide your payment information. Booking details should then arrive within 24 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

You will need a CITB gold card test is the CITB supervisors test and is needed if you hope you apply for a CSCS Gold Card. The site supervisor plays a central role on any construction site. They are tasked with ensuring the various trades work with each other, that safety and health regulations are adhered to and that the work proceeds on schedule. 

It takes someone familiar with the construction business to make an effective site supervisor. In order for a supervisor to prove their competency, they need to obtain a CSCS Gold Card by taking the CITB Gold Card Test. 

The CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is a 2-day course designed specifically for those about to take on a supervisory role with a construction company. Unfortunately, the SSSTS alone is not enough to obtain a CITB Gold Card for Supervisors. It is, however, quite possible that a company may require you to have this certification (as well as the CITB Gold Card) if you want to be a site supervisor.

If you need to obtain a CSCS Gold Card, booking the CITB HS&E Supervisor’s Test is a straightforward process. Simply go to our test booking page and fill in the relevant details. No matter how experienced you are we would also strongly suggest that you engage in comprehensive revision before arriving to take the test at the test centre. You can find appropriate revision materials here.

You can apply for a CSCS Gold supervisor card or the CSCS Gold Advanced Craft card in 3 simple steps:
  1. Book in a CITB Health, Safety and Environment Supervisor or Specialist test at your local test centre.
  2. Complete your NVQ level 3 or equivalent
  3. Apply for your CSCS Gold Card

To book in a CITB Supervisor test for a CSCS Card 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. If you have already completed your level 3 NVQ or equivalent you will just need to apply for the CSCS Gold 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 application. 

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