CSCS & CITB Test in Preston
Book your CSCS test in Preston. To apply for a CSCS card you must complete a CSCS test also known as the CITB Test or CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test. This touch screen test can be completed in your local approved test centre.
More LocationsThe CSCS Test in Preston can be completed at a time and date that suits you. When you arrive to take the test you will need to bring a valid form of ID. Preferably a UK driving license with a photo and signature or a UK passport with the same. If you are unable to provide either you will need to provide 2 alternative forms of ID.
We have full information and resources on this page, but in short, you need to:
When you book with Hurak, we can take care of your CSCS Card Application and your CITB/CSCS test.
If you are not successful the first time around, don’t worry; we can book you another test once 24 hours have passed. You cannot sit another test within 48 hours of your initial test time. You can however take the test as many times as you need to but will have to pay each time.
Ground Floor Norwest Court
Guildhall Street
Preston
PR1 3NU
United Kingdom
Locate the Marks and Spencer, opposite the shop you will find Guildhall Street. The Test Centre can be found towards the end of Guildhall Street at its junction with Cross Street.
The type of test is reliant on the type of work you are pursuing; each card is specific to different job types so choose carefully. Though each CSCS card has specific requirements of its own, the basic requirement which applies to each CSCS card is the CSCS test.
Choose the right card for you. If you are still unsure, learn more about different Card Types.
Choose the right test for yourself using the information provided below.
The operatives test is the most basic level test; it provides rudimentary knowledge and awareness of Health, safety, and the environment. The test covers the 5 fundamental core knowledge areas namely
The passing score for this test is 90% (45/50). The Operatives Test unlocks the following CSCS Cards.
This test is relatively more challenging and focuses on the five core knowledge areas as well as your chosen specialist areas. The passing score for the Specialist Test is 90% (45/50). The Specialists Test unlocks the following CSCS Cards.
The Managers or Professionals Test is the highest level of CITB test and it includes questions on the five core knowledge areas along with the following specialist topics
The passing score of the Managers or Professional Test is 92% (46/50). This Test unlocks the following CSCS Cards.
Yes, you can retake the HS&E test as many times as you need to. We can book you another test once 24 hours have passed, however, do note you cannot sit another test within 48 hours of your initial test time.
There are 300+ test centres across the UK. To find your nearest HS&E test centre, visit the CITB website.
No, CITB is not the same as CSCS. CITB stands for the Construction Industry Training Board. This board works with the construction companies in order to improve the skills in the construction industry and to increase the competitive edge and how to respond to the challenges that the employers might face in the construction industries.
CSCS stands for Construction Skills Certification Scheme, which is a card scheme that helps employers to identify workers who have the necessary skills and qualifications to work safely on construction sites. Under this scheme, the delegates are issued with the various CSCS cards that are their identification proof for their proficiency and competency in the work.
Yes, you can still apply for a CSCS card if you have a criminal record. However, there are some types of convictions that may make you ineligible for a CSCS card. For more information, please contact the CSCS offices.
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