How to Get a CSCS Card

Whether you are a plumber, demolition expert, landscape architect or a site supervisor, if you are associated in any way with construction industry, there is a CSCS Card for you. It has become the need of the hour for anyone who aspires to have a good career in this sector. You can book your CSCS Card as an independent worker or can even do so for your employees by booking it for a group. But you surely need to do it to set yourself apart as a responsible, learned, aware, skilled and professional individual or organization. And if you are having any doubts about the right procedure for it, we can help. Read on to find all about how to get a CSCS Card.

 

 

Passing Your CITB Course

 

Before you apply for a CSCS Card, you need to have completed a relevant CITB H, S&E Course or CSCS Course as it is more widely known. This is a mandatory requirement for anyone wishful of working in a construction setup as it prepares you for the on-site job. Such a course consists of skill development in various areas like manual handling, tools and machinery usage etc. as well as lessons in construction related health and safety issues like fire prevention, first aid and much more. More advanced CITB courses required for higher levels of cards, such as Gold or Black CSCS Cards also include modules specific to the role that you have applied.

You can book a CSCS Course online too. If you want to learn more about these courses required to get a card, you can click here.

 

Booking Your CITB Test

 

Another crucial requirement to get your CSCS Card is passing your CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test. This test ensures you possess the necessary health and safety awareness and know what are the right action that you need to take in case of a mishap. To book your CITB Test you can apply online where you will be required to provide some important personal details along with the relevant documents. If however, you are not sure about the procedure or do not know which test do you need to sit for, you can always seek our assistance in the matter by calling us at 03303800996 and we will book the right test for you.

 

How is a CITB test?

 

The CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test is a 45 minutes long test which is taken online at a CITB approved test center. The multiple-choice test examines your knowledge and behavior in construction industry related health and safety issues. There are 50 questions in all in this test which are based on 5 core topics of health & welfare in workplace, legal responsibilities & management, environment constraints, high risk activities and general safety. If you are opting for a higher level of test like Specialist test, then you will also be asked specific questions related to your role.

You need to give correct answers to at least 45 out 50 questions to pass the test.

 

How to prepare for the test?

 

There are multiple ways you can prepare for your H, S&E test. You can buy books or DVDs which contain lessons, as well as questions and answers that can be probably asked in the exam. Only, you need to keep in mind to buy such study material from a reliable source and of latest edition as the test keeps updating. Apart from this, you can also make use of mock tests which are an excellent way to prepare for CITB Tests as they give you a clear picture of how the test is going to be and where does your preparation stand. To buy books and DVDs or apply for a mock test you can contact us at 03303800996.

 

 

Applying for CSCS Card

 

Once you have the proof of an acknowledged qualification like a CITB H, S&E course passing certificate and a CITB Test passing certificate as well, you become eligible to apply for a CSCS Card. To Book Your CSCS Card you must visit our website and apply online. You can also call us at 03303800996 if you need our help to book it or have any trouble understanding which card you need to apply for. Be assured that we will provide you all the assistance you require throughout your journey of obtaining a CSCS Card.