10 Powerful tips for succeeding in a CSCS

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UL TIPS FOR
N A CSCS EXAM

Joyce Bruno

■ The CSCS card is an important thing to g
It has become a standard requirement t
accepted to work – at least most places

■ The CSCS certification shows a specific
that that individual has the training to ca
words, it’s a training certification.

■ In order to apply for a CSCS card, you’ll n
and Environment Test. The test will usua
multi choice questions.

■ Here are 10 powerful tips to help you su

get when working in construction in the UK.
that workers need to get before they will get
s.
workers qualifications, and provide proof
arry out work on a construction site. In other

normally need to take a CITB Health, Safety
ally last around 45 minutes and consist of 50

ucceed in that exam.

1. Practice throu

ugh mock exams

A good idea is to get an understanding
of what you can expect when taking the
exam. Not preparing, would increase
the chances of you not passing and
doing as well as you’ve hoped. And
since you’re paying for it, why not
practice a bit?

You can find a lot of mock tests online
that can help you tremendously in your
exam preparation. It can highlight the
areas where you need to improve your
knowledge.

2. Make sure to

Preparation is key, as mentioned above.
Besides doing mock tests online, you have
you with the needed knowledge. There are
the latest edition, since the exam questions
A good idea is to use your friends and fami
through, and then let them test you with qu
then just go through them one by one, until

prepare properly

Therefore, make sure that you do it properly.
e the opportunity to buy books that can provide
e various books out there, just make sure to get
s keeps getting updated.
ily to help you prepare. Read your study material
uestions. Make a pile of cards with questions and
you feel confident about the test.

3. Invest in CS

SCS materials

Besides books, there are different
materials available for you to invest in,
like DVDs. It’s a good idea to invest in
this because it will include the
questions and answers that you can
expect for an upcoming exam. Again,
remember to buy the newest edition
since it can be revised. You can find
books and DVDs here.

4. Watch the se

All CITB Health, Safety and
Environment test will include 12
behavioural case study questions.
Those questions are designed to test
how you will respond to health and
safety situations on a construction
site. You can prepare for those
questions by watching the video on
CITB’s website. You can find it here.

etting out video

5. Overcome tr

ricky questions

This exam is no different than a lot of
other exams out there. Tricky
questions will most likely be there.
Therefore, make sure you read the
questions thoroughly before you
answer. It’s better to be sure that you
have answered correctly, instead of
stressing about the time.

6. Talk to people wh
the e

If you already know a person, who’ve
passed the exam, it would be a great idea
to talk to that person. Then you can get
some tips on how to succeed and how it all
went with the exam in general. If you don’t
know anyone, you can search through
CSCS forums to ask for more tips. For
instance, getting an answer on some of the
best material to use for studying.

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7. Go early t

to the exam

It is always a good idea to arrive early for
your exam. Therefore, double-check on
where you have to be and at what time.
You don’t want to get in any trouble before
you start the exam. By arriving early, the
CSCS test centre can help you solve any
problems you might have. That means
you’re not gonna miss the exam or having
to pay for a new exam.

8. Put toge

It can be a good idea to put together a
plan for your preparation. Sometimes it
can be difficult to find the time to study,
so that you make sure that you know
every subject. One way to succeed in
that, is to plan ahead of time. Your plan
could include the following:

ether a plan

9. Making time f
activ

for non-academic
vities

Though it’s important to study for the
test to get a better result, it’s also
important to use time on family,
friends etc. You need to create a
healthy balance between studies and
your personal life. In that way, you get
a chance to get your mind off a bit.
Which will ultimately help you
succeed.

10. Get a good

Finally, and this goes for every exam
out there, sleep is important. It helps
you stay focused and think better,
once you’ve taken the exam.
Research has even shown that proper
sleep before an exam, will benefit
your test score.

d night’s sleep

Thank

k You!