Which test do I need to take?

To apply for a SKILLcard you are required to pass the appropriate level of health and safety test within the last two years. 

 
Colour of SKILLcard applied for BESA Academy CITB - Which Test? CITB Booking Code Construction Industry Council (CIC)

Exemptions

You may satisfy the SKILLcard H&S requirements if you have undertaken appropriate certified H&S training within the last two years. This can include any of the courses below.

Craft and Operative

Red, green, blue or gold.

*Short Courses may have different criteria please see list

One of the following tests (dependent on your occupation):

BESA Online H&SE Test HVACR Pipefitting/ welding (industrial and commercial) PFW N/A

Client Contractors National Safety Group (CCNSG) two day Safety Passport Scheme Course

CITB Supervisory Site Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course

Institute of Safety and Health (IOSH) Managing Safely

National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)

Construction Certificate (NOT the General Certificate)

Trainees who have completed their Apprenticeship Standard inclusive of the End Point Assessment (EPA)

*Commercial Fire Sprinkler Engineers must pass the CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course or the CITB Site Supervisory Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course

HVACR Ductwork DUCT N/A
HVACR Refrigeration and air conditioning RAAC N/A
HVACR Domestic heating and plumbing services HAPS N/A
Plumbing - industrial and commercial JIB N/A
HVACR Service and facilities SAF N/A
White Construction Related Occupation (CRO)  BESA Online H&SE Test CITB HS&E Test (operatives)

CITB HS&E Test (operatives)

N/A N/A
White ACRIB Refrigerant Handler (CRO) BESA Online H&SE Test HVACR Refrigeration and air conditioning RAAC N/A N/A
Gold (supervisory) N/A Supervisory SPVR N/A

CITB Supervisory HSE test

CITB Managers and Professionals test

CITB SSSTS or SMSTS course

CCNSG 'Safety Passport Scheme' course

IOSH 'Managing Safely' course

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Black (managerial)

**Certain Occupations may have different criteria please see list

N/A Managerial and Professional MAP N/A

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course

CITB Manager and Professionals test

Client Contractors National Safety Group (CCNSG) two day Safety Passport Scheme course

Institute of Safety and Health (IOSH) Managing Safely

**Fire Sprinkler Design/Project Engineer must pass the CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Course only 

White Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) N/A Managerial and Professional MAP CIC H&S Certification Same exemptions as Black Managerial cards applicable
White Academically Qualified Person (AQP) N/A Managerial and Professional MAP CIC H&S Certification Same exemptions as Black Managerial cards applicable

How do I book my test?

BESA Health and Safety Environment Online Test

BOOK AND COMPLETE THE ONLINE BESA H&SE COURSE AND TEST.

The online test can be taken as part of the online course or as standalone.

IMPORTANT THE ONLINE BESA H&SE TEST CAN ONLY BE COMPLETED ON A PC OR LAPTOP DUE TO CAMERA QUALITY FOR VERIFICATION AND PROCTORING PROCESS. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PROCTORING.

  • Takes approximately 3 hours to complete online
  • The standalone test costs £23.40 inc VAT 
  • Course & test costs £114 inc VAT but SKILLcard holders get an exclusive discounted rate of £60 inc VAT by using code HSE60 
  • You will need a valid photo ID

Find out more information about the BESA Health and Safety Environment Online Test.

 

CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test

You can book your test and find your nearest CITB test centre on their website or through the booking hotline on 0344 994 4488 (lines are open Monday-Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm). You’ll need to have to hand:

  • Your full name, address, date of birth and National Insurance number
  • Which test you’d like to book and booking code. 
  • The test costs £22.50 inc VAT and you can make payment over the phone by credit or debit card

A book containing guidance on the testing process and all the questions to help you prepare can be purchased, and a revision DVD including a simulated test.

 

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW TO APPLY ONLINE