How to Book the CSCS Test: Step by Step
The test most people mean by "the CSCS test" is actually the CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test — you need to pass it before you can apply for most CSCS cards. It's booked through Pearson VUE, not CSCS directly. (Source: CITB — Booking your HS&E test.)
Where to book
You can book online, by phone on 0344 994 4488, or directly through a local Pearson Professional Centre or Internet Test Centre. (Source: CITB — Booking your HS&E test.)
What you'll need before you book
- A personal email address and UK postal address
- Which test you need — Operatives, Specialist, or Managers & Professionals
- Your CITB registration number, if you've previously sat a test or applied for a CSCS, CPCS, or CISRS card
- A way to pay — card or voucher
- Photo ID with a signature, to bring with you on the day
(Source: CITB — Booking your HS&E test.)
On the day
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot with your booking confirmation and photo ID. Without valid ID you won't be allowed to sit the test, regardless of your booking. (Source: CITB — Booking your HS&E test.)
What it costs
The standard test at a Pearson Professional Centre costs £23.50. (Source: CITB — About the HS&E test.) Mobile testing events, where CITB brings testing to a site or local venue, are priced separately and can cost more — always check the current fee on CITB's own booking page before you pay, since prices can change.
Before you book, know where you actually stand
Booking the test is the easy part — passing it on the first attempt is what actually saves you time and money. Our free mock test is 50 questions covering the same core topics as the real HS&E test, checked against the real regulations, with instant results so you know what to revise before you book a slot, not after you've failed one.