Official UK Site Costs (CITB & CSCS)

Checked on 9 Nov 2026 on the official CITB and CSCS websites. Always re-check on citb.co.uk and cscs.uk.com before you pay.

Official costs for working on a UK construction site

These are the fees charged by the official bodies. Anything you pay on top goes to another provider or agent.

Item	Official price	Valid	Charged by	Source
CITB HS&E test (Operatives, Specialists or Managers & Professionals)	£23.50 per attempt	From 1 Apr 2026 (was £22.50)	CITB (Pearson VUE)	CITB – About the HS&E test · CSCS – CITB price changes (04-03-2026)
Reschedule the test online	Free, up to 72 hours before	In force on 9 Nov 2026	CITB / Pearson	Same CITB page, “Cancelling or rescheduling a test”
Reschedule by phone (0344 994 4488)	£5	In force on 9 Nov 2026	CITB / Pearson	As above
Cancel online, 72 hours or more before	Full refund	In force on 9 Nov 2026	CITB / Pearson	As above
Cancel by phone, 72 hours or more before	Refund minus a £10 admin fee	In force on 9 Nov 2026	CITB / Pearson	As above
Cancel less than 72 hours before	No refund	In force on 9 Nov 2026	CITB / Pearson	As above
CSCS card (applying directly)	£36	Current on 9 Nov 2026	CSCS	CSCS – Applying for cards
CSCS card from 1 Feb 2027	£42	From 1 Feb 2027	CSCS	As above
Apprentice card	Free (also after Feb 2027)	Current	CSCS	As above
Level 1 – Basic Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment	CSCS does not publish a price; refers you to training providers	—	Training provider	CSCS – Labourer card

Official requirements to know

To apply for a CSCS card you need the right HS&E test within the last two years (or an approved alternative), plus the qualification for your role.
Labourer (green) card: HS&E test plus the Level 1 – Basic Award (or accepted alternative). Only if you labour on site.
The test lasts 45 minutes and has 50 questions.
CSCS and CITB are separate. Book the test only with CITB. CSCS does not sell tests or courses.

Scam warning (what CSCS and CITB say)

cscs.uk.com is the only official CSCS website. Apply via CSCS Online or the My CSCS app.
If you pay more than £36 (or more than £42 from 1 Feb 2027), check what extras you are getting.
There is no legitimate CSCS card without a recent HS&E test and the right qualification.
CSCS does not advertise cards on social media. Report scams via Smart Check or intel@cscs.co.uk.
Test resellers must show the official £23.50 price and must not guarantee a pass (CITB policy).

Disclaimer: information guide from Fixiz Academy based on CITB and CSCS sites on the date shown. Fixiz Academy is not part of CITB or CSCS and does not sell tests, cards or bookings. Prices can change.