CESTT (Construction Educational Skills Training Team)

CESTT: CSCS card processing and training for the UK construction sector

CESTT (Construction Educational Skills Training Team) operates as an online consultancy platform for the UK construction sector. Its activity focuses on supporting construction professionals in obtaining CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) cards, booking CITB health and safety tests, and achieving NVQ qualifications and CPCS certifications. The company presents itself as an officially accredited Highfield centre, which, according to its own communication, allows it to comply with the standards required by British industry for this type of certification.

CSCS cards: catalogue and types

CESTT's main service is CSCS card processing. The company states that it offers all card types and provides both initial applications and renewals. Among the types detailed in its catalogue are the Green Labour Card, the Red Supervisor or Manager, the Red Apprentice Card, the Red Experienced Worker, the Red Trainee Card, the Black Manager, the White AQP Card, the Red Provisional Card, the Blue Skilled Worker, the White PQP Card, the Gold Supervisory Card and the Gold Skilled Worker. The process is presented as entirely online and with fast processing.

CITB tests and training courses

The company manages bookings for CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) health and safety tests, and includes free study materials and practice tests among its services. In the training area, CESTT offers site management courses such as SMSTS, SSSTS and their respective Refresher courses, as well as a health, safety and awareness course and Level 1 health and safety in construction. It also offers preparation for CPCS certifications, aimed at plant operators and supervisors, with theory and practical training, and NVQ professional qualification programmes at various levels.

Client profile and scope of service

CESTT targets construction professionals who need to prove their qualifications to work on site. The company states it has issued more than 5,200 cards and counts more than 8,500 customers, with a stated success rate of 98% and more than seven years of experience. Its coverage extends across the whole UK and the process is described as 100% online, with customer support Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 19:00.

Company details and clarification on affiliations

CESTT Limited operates under the domain cestt.co.uk and has VAT registration number 478117273. The company expressly states on its website that it is not part of or associated with CSCS or CITB, but acts as an independent consultancy platform for processing these certifications.

Location and contact

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, UK, WC2H 9JQ · Phone: 020 8129 4432 · Email: info@cestt.co.uk