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Important changes are being made to the CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test for Managers and Professionals (MAP), supported by the launch of updated revision materials for candidates.<\/h3>\nImportant changes are being made to the CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test for Managers and Professionals (MAP), supported by the launch of updated revision materials for candidates.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
CITB writes (14 June 2023):<\/p>\n
The MAP test is an important way of assessing that Managers and Professionals know how to keep themselves and those around them safe and healthy, whilst maintaining respect for the environment. MAP test certification is a key requirement for obtaining major CSCS cards, including:<\/p>\n
In November 2021, CITB surveyed 10,000 Managers and Professionals across the UK who had taken the CITB HS&E MAP test in the previous two years. They were offered the opportunity to provide feedback, with the insight used as part of a review, leading to the inclusion of six new additional subjects:<\/p>\n
Further changes to the test include updating existing questions and adding new ones, as well as updating the corresponding revision materials to ensure candidates are well prepared for taking the test. The new test is also available for candidates to take in Welsh, a significant milestone in CITB\u2019s commitments to the Welsh Language Scheme and increasing accessibility.<\/p>\n
Industry feedback plays an important part in CITB\u2019s product and service development and reflects the needs of the construction industry and that of the modern workforce, which evolve over time. CITB wants to ensure the test remains relevant, fit for purpose, and reflects changes made to legislation, working practices and new technology. Coming into effect\u00a0from 27 June 2023, the new test will equip Managers and Professionals with the most up to date and accurate information, to ensure they can confidently lead their teams on health, safety and environmental matters.<\/p>\n
Garry Mortimer, CSCS Head of Operations, said:\u00a0\u201cCSCS is pleased to have worked with CITB over the revision of its MAP test to help ensure that it meets our minimum standard required, which it does, ensuring that those individuals who take the test have the appropriate levels of knowledge and skills to carry out their role safely and to keep others safe in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tim Balcon, CITB Chief Executive, said:\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m delighted that we have been able to gain industry insight and carry out these important updates to the HS&E MAP test and revision materials, with consideration to new technologies and legislation. Our purpose is to support the construction industry in developing and maintaining a safe, skilled, and competent workforce, both now and in the future. To do that, we must move with the times to ensure our tests remain relevant – it\u2019s about keeping people safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
If candidates are taking the test\u00a0on or after 27 June 2023, they will need to ensure that they are using the new revision materials.<\/p>\n
Developed to align with the changes to the test, the new revision materials are available via the\u00a0CITB Shop….\u00a0There is also a revision app that can be downloaded from the\u00a0Apple App Store ….\u00a0and the\u00a0Google Play Store ….\u00a0The app can be used to take mock tests in advance of a scheduled test.<\/p>\n