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Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test and cards
Book and prepare for your HS&E test and learn about other construction cards
Training Provider & Delegate Support for SSP
CITB's Site Safety Plus (SSP) team offer support to both training providers who apply to become SSP centres, as well as delegates who choose SSP for their training.
About the Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test
The CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test is an important way for construction workers to show they can work safely. For employers, having workers who have passed the CITB HS&E test is assurance that their workforce can keep themselves an
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 17 February 2021
Today I would like to update you on the result of a recent consultation and subsequent new approach to funding for Training Groups, along with a COVID-delayed £1 fee increase for the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test. There have also been
Apprenticeship Courses at the NCC
Apprenticeship courses in cranes, roofing, scaffolding, steel fixing and more
Standards and delivering training
Standards and delivering training
Book a test
Information on this page is for those looking to book the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test.
Updated Health, safety and environment test for 26 June…
CITB’s updated Health, safety and environment test for the construction industry is to launch on 26 June 2019.
Health, Safety & Environment test for Managers and…
The Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test for Managers and Professionals, and the accompanying revision materials, are changing. The content has been updated to ensure that it is suitable for today’s managers and professionals, taking into
Training provider and delegate support
CITB's Site Safety Plus (SSP) team offer support to both training providers who apply to become SSP centres, as well as delegates who choose SSP for their training.
Equality and diversity policy
Discover how CITB complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010
Internet Test Centres (ITC) support
An Internet Test Centre (ITC) is a centre approved by CITB to provide testing facilities for tests such as the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test.
CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)
This 1 day course is for people who are new to scaffolding. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer (green) Card holders also need to take this course to renew their card every five years. The course teaches the basics of the industry and how to work
Set up an account for HSE test group bookings
On this page you can set up an account so that you can make large group bookings (4-10 candidates) for the HS&E test.
Crackdown on fraud in construction testing
Organised crime in London, the Midlands and the North West is cashing in on pent-up demand for construction testing resulting from the months of lockdown, and CITB needs your help to stop it.
Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme
This one-day Site Safety Plus course is suitable for staff with management or supervisory responsibilities. This course meets the basic environmental knowledge that the sub-contract chain is required to prove to major contractors. It also covers
Find a HS&E test centre
Find your nearest centre to take the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 24 March 2020
Today's key messages are on support for apprentices, our new Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) app and information on a new employer support database.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 3 April 2020
Today's update is on remote learning and how we’re enabling you to keep training by identifying as many courses as possible that can be delivered through interfaces like Teams, Skype, Zoom, WebEx and others.
HS&E Test ID Policy
Identification (ID) Requirements for HS&E Tests
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 14 May 2020
Today’s update begins with a video explaining why CITB has had to make difficult funding decisions in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 9 June 2020
Today’s email looks at; supporting mental health as construction gets back to work; an update on CITB’s support measures for industry during COVID-19; and a reminder of the documents available to you to support a safe return to site, where
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 11 November 2020
Today’s email brings news about the Skills and Training Fund; the Talent Retention Scheme; and our consultation on Training Group support; plus ways in which CITB is combating fraud, and the Lighthouse Club Christmas Cracker promotion.
CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)
This 1 day course is for people who are new to scaffolding. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer (green) Card holders also need to take this course to renew their card every five years. The course teaches the basics of the industry and how to work
CISRS Basic Access System Erector (BASE)
This 5 day course is for non-scaffolders, who erect, alter and dismantle simple system scaffold structures within restricted environments.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 11 March 2021
As face-to-face education gradually begins to return across the countries, today I would like to update you on the phased reopening of the National Construction Colleges and more remote learning courses coming soon; the Construction Leadership
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 9 April 2020
Today's update summarises CITB’s support for industry since the outbreak of COVID-19 and looks ahead to the launch of our £5m Leadership and Management Development Fund next Tuesday.
Changes to the HS&E test
Important updates and changes to the HS&E test.
Requirements for ATOs
To become a CITB ATO, you will need to read the following requirements, and terms and conditions documents. You will also need to complete the respective forms of agreement.
Construction workers detained in CITB, police and Home…
Seven construction workers were detained on suspicion of working in Britain illegally during unannounced counter-fraud visits by CITB, police and the Home Office.
Equality and diversity policy
The policy covers CITB requirements for equality of opportunity, diversity and considerations for special access and particular assessment requirements for delegates and candidates.
Conflict of interest policy
All activity carried out by CITB’s Approved Training Organisations (ATO) and approved centre network including Site Safety Plus (SSP), Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) and Internet Test Centres (ITC). Including but not limited to the
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Testing, inspecting and thorough examination occupations…
The suite contains National Occupational Standards (NOS) for engineers, technicians, operatives and supervisors. They relate to: law responsibilities inspections record keeping and defect reports.
Suppliers (Tendering, Procurement & Frameworks)
See CITB's current tenders and apply to become a CITB supplier.
AWS Test
in support of careers in the construction sector. Also on CITB :. The Construction Industry Training Board 2023, known as CITB.
National Construction College (NCC) Information
CITB - National Construction College (NCC)
Terms and Conditions
CITB terms and conditions for online services and products
Partnerships & Initiative We Work With
Explore CITB's industry guidance and find out about the partnerships and the initiatives we support
Funded projects Information, opportunities & projects …
Funded projects
CITB Apprenticeships (Hire & Become)
CITB Apprenticeships
Construction Industry Research Reports
Explore CITB research and insights. including Construction Skills Network (CSN) reports.
Grants & Funding for Training Courses
CITB grants & funding covers day to day training, including short courses, qualifications and apprenticeships. Find out more about training grants
Find a Training Course (NCC, short, SSP, eCourse)
Find a short course offered by an Approved Training Organisation (ATO)
Executive Management Team Bios
Find out more about the management team
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On-site Assessment Workshop NCC
Assessment Services offers on-site assessment for experienced operatives, supervisors and managers. These assessments recognize existing skills, knowledge and experience against a nationally recognized qualification. Holding an NVQ enables you to
Routes to Competence
How does a Route to Competence (RTC) benefit the construction industry?
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Plant Operations Courses at the NCC
CPCS plant courses to get carded, Plant management and more
Plant Maintenance Courses at the NCC
Courses in Testing and Inspecting and maintaining plant machinery
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