How many questions are in the CSCS test?

The CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test has 50 multiple-choice questions and lasts 45 minutes — the same for the Operatives, Specialist and Managers & Professionals versions.

What is the CSCS test pass mark?

You need 45 out of 50 (90%) to pass. Our mock tests use exactly the same pass mark so your practice score means something.

How much does the CSCS test cost?

The CITB HS&E test costs £23.50 in 2026, booked through Pearson VUE online or by phone on 0344 994 4488. Beware of sites quoting the old £22.50 price.

Is this the official CITB test?

No — we are an independent revision site. Practise here for free, then book the real test on the official CITB website.

Which CSCS test do I need for my card?

It depends on the card: Labourer and most skilled cards need the Operatives test, supervisory and trade-specific roles may need one of the 12 Specialist tests, and Manager cards need the Managers & Professionals (MAP) test. Use the official CSCS Card Finder to confirm.

Aligned to the official CITB HS&E test format · facts verified July 2026

Free CSCS Mock Tests for 2026

Full-length CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) mock tests drawn from a bank of 170 questions across 21 revision topics, every one with a written explanation. Timed like the real thing, randomised on every attempt — the practice you need to get your CSCS card.

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The CSCS test at a glance

questions on the test

minutes to finish

45/50

needed to pass (90%)

£23.50

test fee (2026)

test versions

2026 format, verified

Structure, pass mark and fee checked against CITB's official pages — including the current £23.50 fee many sites still list wrongly.

Real exam conditions

Same 50-question length, same 45-minute timer, same 90% pass mark, including multi-answer questions.

Unique every attempt

Questions are drawn and shuffled from the bank on every retake, so you learn the knowledge, not the letter pattern.

CSCS Mock Test for Operatives — 50 Questions Free

The full-length practice exam mirroring the real CITB HS&E test for Operatives: the same length, the same 45-minute timer and the same 90% pass mark. Take it below — no sign-up.

50 questions
45 min timed
All core topics
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CITB HS&E Operatives Mock Test (timed, exam conditions)

50 questions · 45 minutes · pass mark 90%
Timed, exam conditions — answers are revealed at the end, just like the real CITB HS&E test.
Some questions need more than one answer — these are clearly marked.

Choose your CSCS mock test

Operatives

The standard test for most site workers and the Green Labourer card. 50 questions, 45 minutes.

Specialist

12 trade-specific tests — supervisory, demolition, plumbing, highway works, tunnelling and more.

Managers & Professionals

The MAP test for Black Manager and professional cards, updated June 2023.

Practise CSCS questions by topic

The real test draws its 50 questions from a fixed set of knowledge topics. Every topic has its own question bank — revise your weak areas, then take a full mock.

Which CSCS card are you working towards?

The card decides which version of the test you sit, not the other way round. There are 13 CSCS cards across six colours — find yours before you book, because sitting the wrong test means paying the £23.50 twice.

Green CSCS Card (Labourer)Workers carrying out unskilled labouring duties only. Not for skilled occupations — CSCS states skilled workers holding a Labourer card will be refused site access.Blue CSCS Card (Skilled Worker)Workers who have achieved a construction-related NVQ/SVQ Level 2 (SVQ at SCQF Level 5), or completed an employer-sponsored or CSCS-recognised apprenticeship, including a City & Guilds Craft Certificate.Gold CSCS Card (Advanced Craft & Supervisory)2 cards in this colour Black CSCS Card (Manager)Managers and those in technical occupations holding an approved construction management or technical qualification.White CSCS Card (AQP & PQP)2 cards in this colour Red CSCS Cards (Temporary & Trainee)5 cards in this colour

Compare all 13 CSCS card types, check whether you need a CSCS card at all, or read the CSCS card changes for 2025 and 2026 — the Labourer card dropped to two years on first application and Industry Accreditation has ended.

Understand the test before you book it

Everything below is the same exam. It is set by CITB, delivered by Pearson VUE, and the card is issued by CSCS — which is why it goes by two names.

What is the CITB HS&E test?The exam behind your CSCS card, and how the two differ.Free CITB mock testThe same 50 questions, under the name CITB uses.CSCS test pass mark45 out of 50. Five wrong answers and no more.How to book the CSCS testPearson VUE online or 0344 994 4488, £23.50.CSCS test ID requirementsWrong ID means no test and no refund.How hard is the CSCS test?A 90% pass mark, but a syllabus published in advance.

Test-day tips

Pace at about 54 seconds per question

50 questions in 45 minutes leaves roughly 54 seconds each. Answer the quick ones first and flag anything you want to revisit.

Never leave a question blank

Only correct answers count — there is no penalty for guessing. Eliminate the obviously wrong options, then choose from what remains.

Watch for multi-answer questions

Some questions need two or more answers selected. You only score the mark when every correct option is chosen.

Only 5 wrong answers allowed

The 90% pass mark is unforgiving. Don't book the real test until you pass full mocks consistently, not just once.

Keep your score report

You get your result at the test centre straight away. The score report is required for your CSCS card application — don't lose it.

Answer as the site rules say

Questions test what you should do on a compliant UK site — the safest, by-the-book action, not the shortcut you may have seen used.

Who writes this, and what we are not

This is an independent revision site. We are not affiliated with CITB, CSCS Ltd or Pearson VUE, our questions are not the official exam questions, and passing here guarantees nothing about the real test. What we can show you is our working: where our facts come from, the editorial policy behind every question, and why we built the site. Found a mistake? Report an error or get in touch.

CSCS test — frequently asked questions

How many questions are in the CSCS test?: The CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test has 50 multiple-choice questions and lasts 45 minutes — the same for the Operatives, Specialist and Managers & Professionals versions.
What is the CSCS test pass mark?: You need 45 out of 50 (90%) to pass. Our mock tests use exactly the same pass mark so your practice score means something.
How much does the CSCS test cost?: The CITB HS&E test costs £23.50 in 2026, booked through Pearson VUE online or by phone on 0344 994 4488. Beware of sites quoting the old £22.50 price.
Is this the official CITB test?: No — we are an independent revision site. Practise here for free, then book the real test on the official CITB website.
Which CSCS test do I need for my card?: It depends on the card: Labourer and most skilled cards need the Operatives test, supervisory and trade-specific roles may need one of the 12 Specialist tests, and Manager cards need the Managers & Professionals (MAP) test. Use the official CSCS Card Finder to confirm.