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CITB Test has been called a make-or-break event for individuals working in the construction industry in the United Kingdom. At Coteca Limited, we assist individuals or companies with the details of this exam so that they may practice and pass easily. This guide takes you through the whole CITB Exam process, including the types of tests, when to book, how to prepare, and what to expect on test day. In this blog, we will also go through the CITB Touch Screen Test method in detail so that you know exactly what might be coming.
The CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test is intended to verify your knowledge concerning health and safety regulation, site environmental awareness, and best practice. Often, these tests must be passed to gain a CSCS card or renew one in the United Kingdom. The CITB further runs this test via various test centres which are managed by Pearson across the country using the computer-based assessment, rather popularly called the CITB Touch Screen Test. The test sets 50 questions in various knowledge areas to be answered within 45 minutes. Sitting and getting Pass in this CITB Exam shows construction companies and regulators that you have an established base-level understanding of site safety, hazards, and environment. At Coteca, we guide candidates in booking and preparing the test across the UK and major cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow.
The very first step involves deciding which CITB test types to actually attempt. There are three main levels:
The Operatives Test is the base level. It assures that workers have the essential awareness of the fundamental health, safety, and environmental matters before going onto a site. The Operatives variant focuses on 5 key knowledge areas:
The candidate will face 50 multiple-choice questions in a duration of 45 minutes. One must correctly answer at least 45 questions (90%) in order to pass.
Specialist Test : The Specialist Test considers the Operatives Test content and one specialist area relevant to the candidate’s trade. The specialization such as:
The MAP (Managers & Professionals) Test: It is for managers and professional staff who might be concerned with broader and deeper issues of leadership, law, risk management, and site supervision. The current version of the CITB MAP Test is divided into five sections, they are as:
Since this role is supervisory and decision-making in nature, the contents of the MAP Test are less trade-specific and more oriented towards strategic health and safety knowledge.
Now you can fully comprehend these CITB test types and can select the one according to your job on site (operatives, specialist, or management) before making a decision.
Here is the generic step-by-step process by which Coteca, usually walks a candidate:
On every successful booking these details are sent to customers in writing. Along with this a valid photo ID (this can be Valid Passport or UK Driving Licence) is required.
Incase there is no Photo ID available with you then you do not have to worry. There is one more alternate option and that is filing of waiver form. For more details you may contact our experts.
As a leading construction training and certification company, Coteca Limited guides you through the entire qualification pathway. From helping you identify the correct CITB Test to revision strategy for Operatives, Specialist or MAP tests, our team of experts helps you book the CITB Exam and make sure you have a gentle introduction to the CITB Touch Screen Test format. We book nationwide and all assist the candidates in all major UK cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol. The idea behind our structured detail about process and CITB HSE test preparation material is to pass with much confidence, with minimal or no Test retakes.
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The Operatives Test strikes at the fundamental core knowledge areas. The Specialist Test is the Operatives plus one trade-specific area (e.g., work at height, HVACR).
Every version of the test consists of 50 questions in 45 minutes. Operatives and Specialists usually require 45 correct answers to pass (i.e., 90%). And for CITB MAP Test candidate has to achieve 46/50 marks (which is 92%).
Yes. CITB permits access arrangements such as voiceover, BSL video, or Welsh-language version when pre-requested during the time of test booking.
After passing, your test result is usually valid for two years*.
If your role is more oversight and planning, the MAP (Managers & Professionals) Test is likely the one for you. Otherwise, Operatives or Specialists tests, depending on your trade, might be suitable.
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