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:

• Black card (Manager level 5/6/7)
• White card (Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) Card)
• White card (Academically Qualified Person (AQP) Card)

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:

• Mental health
• Leadership
• Occupational health governance
• Behavioural safety
• New technologies
• Improving legislative compliance.

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’s commitments to the Welsh Language Scheme and increasing accessibility.

Garry Mortimer, CSCS head of operations, said: “CSCS 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.”

Tim Balcon, chief executive, CITB, said: “I’m 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’s about keeping people safe.”

If candidates are taking the test on or after 27 June 2023, they will need to ensure that they are using the new revision materials.