Before proceeding with your application, it is important to ensure that you meet the following requirements:

• Possess a scanned copy of your qualification certificate or evidence of registration for a recognized construction-related qualification relevant to your occupation.

• Have the test ID number from your CITB Health, safety, and environment (HS&E) test ready. You can find this ID number at the top of your pass certificate.

• Be prepared with a credit or debit card to cover the £36 application fee.

Please note that profile pictures are taken during the HS&E test and will be used for your CSCS card if your application is approved. If you are applying with an alternative to the HS&E test, you will need to provide a passport-style photograph as part of your application.

The CITB Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) test serves as a crucial means for these workers to demonstrate their ability to work safely on construction sites. For employers, ensuring that their workforce has successfully passed the CITB HS&E test provides the reassurance that their employees are capable of maintaining a safe working environment for themselves and others.

It is essential to note that the CITB HS&E test is a fundamental requirement for obtaining a construction industry scheme card. This card serves as a valuable credential, signifying a worker's competency in adhering to health, safety, and environmental regulations within the construction sector.

Regarding the testing process, there are three types of HS&E tests available. If you are aware of which specific test you need to take, you have the option to conveniently book and pay for the test online It costs £22.50 to take the HS&E Test excluding processing fee.