Health Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors

The BESA Health Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors meets the health and safety requirement for all Manager and Supervisor SKILLcards and is designed for those within the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration occupations. Take the test online to save time and money by avoiding travel to a test centre or taking time out of your working day.

About The Test

The HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors helps to raise standards across the industry and ensures that managers and supervisors have a good level of health, safety, and environmental awareness.

The test consists of 50 questions and the pass mark is 90%, meaning you will need to correctly answer 45 questions. The test takes around 45 minutes to complete and is delivered 100% online.

Who Should Take This Test?

This HSE test is designed for managers and supervisors working in the HVAC and building services industry who need to renew or obtain Manager and Supervisor SKILLcards including Black, Gold, AQP, and PQP cards.

Please note: This test is not suitable for Craft and Operative SKILLcards. Take the Health and Safety Environment Test for Craft and Operatives here.

Why Take The HSE Test Online?

Taking the BESA Health Safety and Environment Test online removes the hassle of booking and travelling to a test centre or taking time out of your working day. Save precious time and money by completing the test from anywhere with an internet connection.

The online test provides the same certification required for SKILLcard applications but with greater flexibility and convenience for busy managers and supervisors.

Important: Online Test Requirements

The BESA Health Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors requires an online proctored assessment. Please read the requirements below before purchase and watch this short proctoring video to help you set up successfully.

Before registering for the test, make sure you have:

• Valid ID (driver's license or passport)
• PC or laptop with working camera pointing towards you
• Private, quiet room with no interruptions
• All mobile phones, tablets, and devices turned off

To ensure you pass the test:

• Your PC or laptop camera must be pointing towards you
• Turn all mobiles, tablets, and devices off
• Make sure no one walks into the room
• Don't look at anything outside of the view of the camera
• Focus fully on the screen

Verification process: Once you have completed the verification process, it can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test.

Test Format

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Format: 100% online, proctored assessment
Questions: 50 multiple choice questions
Pass mark: 90% (45 correct answers required)
Cost: £24 + VAT
Note: Cost includes one attempt at the test

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors?
The Health Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors is an online proctored assessment that meets the health and safety requirement for all Manager and Supervisor SKILLcards in the HVAC industry.

How much does the test cost?
The test costs £24 + VAT, which includes one attempt at the test.

How long does the test take?
The test takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and is delivered entirely online.

Who should take this test?
Managers and supervisors working in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration occupations who need to renew or obtain Manager and Supervisor SKILLcards.

What is proctoring?
Proctoring is online supervision during the test using your computer camera to ensure test integrity. Watch the proctoring setup video for guidance.

What equipment do I need?
You need a PC or laptop with a working camera, valid photo ID (driver's license or passport), and a private, quiet room with no interruptions.

How many questions are in the test?
The test consists of 50 multiple choice questions. You need to correctly answer 45 questions (90%) to pass.

How long does verification take?
The verification process can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test.

Is this suitable for Craft and Operative SKILLcards?
No. This test is only suitable for Manager and Supervisor SKILLcards. Craft and Operative card holders should take the Health and Safety Environment Test for Craft and Operatives.

What happens if I fail the test?
The cost includes one attempt. If you need to retake the test, you will need to purchase another attempt.