CSCS Test Guides
Everything you need to know about the CSCS card and the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test — pass marks, card types, booking, and revision tips.
How Many Questions Are in the CSCS Test?
The CSCS test has 50 questions and lasts 45 minutes. Here's how the questions break down, what types to expect, and how many you can get wrong.
What Is the CSCS Test Pass Mark?
The CSCS test pass mark is 45 out of 50 (90%) for every version — Operative, Specialist, and Managers & Professionals. Here's what that means in practice.
CSCS Card Types and Colours Explained
Green, red, blue, gold, black, and white CSCS cards explained — what each colour means, who needs which card, and the qualifications required.
How to Book Your CSCS Test
Book the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test in 4 steps: it costs £23.50, takes 45 minutes, and you'll need photo ID on the day. Here's the process.
Is the CSCS Test Hard?
Around 3 in 4 candidates pass the CSCS test, but the 90% pass mark leaves little room for error. Here's what makes it hard and how to prepare.
How Long Does a CSCS Card Last?
Most CSCS cards last 5 years — but first-issue green Labourer cards now last 2 years, and red cards can't be renewed at all. Full validity guide.
How to Get a Green CSCS Labourer Card
Get a green CSCS Labourer card in 3 steps: complete a Level 1 health and safety award, pass the CITB Operatives test (£23.50), and apply for the card (£36).
How to Pass the CSCS Test First Time
Seven practical tips to pass the CSCS test on your first attempt — from mastering the interactive question formats to knowing when you're actually ready to book.
Ready to pass your CSCS test?
Practise with realistic 50-question mock exams, tailored to your card type, until you consistently hit the pass mark.