This online Preparation for the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test course supports learners getting ready for the touch screen test after completing Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction.
This CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test e-learning course is designed for learners who have already completed Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment and are preparing for the touch screen assessment.
It provides structured revision to help reinforce essential site safety knowledge and build confidence ahead of the test.
Online training is flexible, cost-effective and self-paced, allowing learners to study around work and personal commitments. This course helps prepare for the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test by refreshing key topics and practising questions in a similar format to the real test.
Preparation for the CITB Health & Safety test course is designed to be completed in approximately 90 minutes. It provides a focused, structured learning session that allows candidates to revise key topics efficiently while building confidence ahead of the assessment.
£12
+VAT (Reduced from £20).
This course is designed to reinforce essential learning and help candidates feel fully prepared for the real assessment, with structured revision that reflects the style and format of the official test.
Looking for a simple way to support your team with CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test preparation? Our online CITB test practice course makes it easy to get started. Purchase the required number of enrolments, complete a secure checkout, and quickly assign access to your staff.
Business customers can open an account to manage training for multiple employees in one place, making it easy to bulk purchase and provide access at scale. This helps your workforce revise effectively for the CITB mock test and improve readiness for the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test.
Passing the test is very achievable with the right preparation, and most candidates do succeed.
Recent CITB data (2023 Annual Report) shows an overall pass rate of around 88%, meaning the vast majority of people pass at their first attempt.
How challenging it feels usually comes down to a few key factors:
For many new learners, short daily revision sessions (around 30 minutes for a couple of weeks) are often enough to build confidence and make the test feel very manageable.
The CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test itself cannot be completed from home. For the main Operatives, Managers, or Specialists tests, candidates are required to attend a physical test centre through Pearson VUE.
There is an important exception depending on the route you take. For entry-level requirements such as the CSCS Green Labourer Card, the Safe2Site Online CSCS Green Card Course allows you to complete the Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) entirely online, including the end assessment, without needing to attend a test centre. This route is recognised within the wider framework of the Construction Industry Training Board and the Construction Skills Certification Scheme
In short:
The CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test is priced at £23.50 when you book it directly through the official test provider, however this is included if you have purchased our Safe2Site Premium full CSCS Green Card exam package.
They are often confused, but they’re not the same thing.
The CITB test refers to the actual assessment — the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) exam. It’s a multiple-choice, touch-screen test designed to check your understanding of essential site safety standards.
The CSCS card is the outcome you receive once you’ve passed the required test (and met any other criteria). Issued by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, it acts as proof that you’re qualified to work safely on a construction site.
In simple terms:
If you don’t achieve the required pass mark, you can take this preparation course to help you revise the key topics and build confidence before re-sitting the test.
The Operatives HS&E test has a pass mark of 90%, which means you need to answer at least 45 out of 50 questions correctly to pass.
This preparation will help you get ready by covering the full range of test topics in a question-and-answer format, giving you a clear and structured way to revise before your assessment.
To obtain a Green CSCS card, you’ll need to complete a Health and Safety Level 1 or equivalent awareness qualification, with the Safe2Site Online CSCS Course recognised as the Level 1 equivalent, in addition to the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test.
Yes — revision is essential. While some questions draw on general site awareness, the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test also includes specific regulations and behavioural scenario-based questions used in real construction settings.
With only 45 minutes to complete 50 questions and a high pass requirement of 45 correct answers, being well-prepared makes a significant difference to your chances of success.
