CSCS Card
Useful information
What is the CSCS Card?
The HS&E test is made up of 50 questions covering five core knowledge areas:
What is the CSCS Test?
About the Specialist HS&E tests
These tests include questions about the five core knowledge areas as well as relevant questions in the chosen specialist areas.
About the Managers and Professionals test
This test covers the same five core areas but also includes questions on the following topics:
The test questions will relate to real life concerns which you’ll come across on a regular basis when working in construction.
You aren’t expected to have extensive knowledge of regulation concerns, but you are expected to show understanding of what’s required of you, including what you should and shouldn’t do in specific circumstances.
CSCS Test Pass Mark
CSCS Test Revision
The structure of the CSCS Test has been designed to encourage you to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all the relevant and key areas which you will come across when working in any construction environment. A wide range of revision material and practice tests are available to ensure you are fully prepared.
CSCS Test Centres
Your test will need to be taken at an approved CSCS Test centre. You will be able to find your nearest test centre at the Pearson VUE website (when you’re taken through to website, you will need to select the relevant CSCS Test, click the next button and you’ll then be able to input your post code or the name of your town/city to bring up a list of CSCS Test centres that are closest to you).
Specialist Assistance
There are several forms of specialist assistance available to you during the CSCS Test should you require them. These include:
Voice-Overs: Every CSCS Test has the option of being booked with an English or Welsh voice over if needed.
Foreign Languages: If English isn’t your first language, you will have the option of voice-assistance in the following foreign languages:
Bulgarian, Czech, French, German, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish
Please note, this only applies to the CSCS Test for Operatives. If you’re taking the CSCS Managers and Professionals Test or a Specialist Test, you’ll only have access to English or Welsh.
If you request to have additional voice-over assistance in one of the languages listed above, an interpreter can be also be requested. Again, this only applies to the Operatives Test.
Sign Language: For those taking the Operatives Test, British Sign Language (BSL) is available on screen. This form of assistance does not extend to the Managers Test.
Further Help: For further information about support and assistance, call the Special Assistance booking line on 0344 994 4491. Alternatively, you can send an email to
At the Test Centre
First and foremost, you should give yourself ample time to get to the CSCS test centre, aiming to arrive 15-30 minutes before your test is due to start. Don’t forget to take your:
Booking email or letter
Proof of photographic ID which also includes your signature. A photocard driving license or passport are two such forms of acceptable ID. See the full list of acceptable forms of ID here.
Upon arrival, a member of staff at the test centre will verify your documentation. Without these documents, you won’t be able to sit the CSCS Test and a refund won’t be provided. It is vital you don’t forget to bring these with you.
Taking the CSCS Exam
CSCS tests are computer-based. If you’re uncomfortable with using computer, don’t worry as the test only requires you to click the mouse or touch the screen to answer the questions. You may want to do some basic computer practice at home prior to the test, or go to the local library if you haven’t got access to a PC at home.
Prior to the start of your test, there will be a tutorial explaining how the tests works and how to navigate through the test, enabling you to get used the interface. You will then be allowed to start the CSCS exam.
During the test, there will be a countdown timer in the corner which will inform you of your progress and the time remaining until the end of your test.
