The ConstructionSkills Health & Safety Test is the industry standard, taken by over  500,000 people every year. It has been designed to ensure everybody working in construction has a minimum level of Health and Safety awareness, to help prevent site accidents.  

Passing the test is an essential part of qualifying for the major card schemes, Without the right card, it's increasingly difficult to get on site.

The test is multiple choice and is conducted via computer – you select the correct answer by either using a mouse or using a touch sensitive computer screen, special computer skills are not needed as you can have a tutorial practice session before sitting your test if you wish, Sessions are monitored, so assistance is always on hand.

Questions are taken from an approved selection covering topics such as site hazards, working at heights, using dangerous substances and understanding warning signs,  CCM conduct training sessions to help in understanding what Health and Safety is all about prior to the test, to help everyone in passing the test.

There are different categories of test, depending on which CSCS or CPCS card scheme you will be applying for – we can help advise you when you book. The category of test you sit will also influence the selection of questions in your test and how many you will be asked.

Usually, you will be asked 40 questions, to be answered in 45 minutes, although some specialist tests have 50 questions and last 60 minutes. Most candidates finish well before time.