CSCS Roof Felting exam-day guide
CSCS Roof Felting · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo ID
Bring government-issued photo ID matching the name on your booking. The exact accepted ID types vary by provider, so confirm with the provider what forms are accepted.
Appointment confirmation
Bring a printed or digital copy of your test confirmation, including date, time and location.
Test centre address and travel plan
Confirm the exact address and arrival time in advance and plan your route, allowing extra time for traffic or public transport delays.
Personal protective equipment
For a practical trade test, bring any PPE the provider specifies, such as safety footwear, gloves and eye protection. Confirm with the provider exactly what is required and what is supplied on site.
Basic hand tools
Some practical assessments expect candidates to bring standard hand tools. Confirm with the provider whether tools are supplied or you must bring your own, and which tools are permitted.
Work clothing
Wear suitable work clothing you can move and work safely in. Confirm with the provider whether any specific clothing or high-visibility requirements apply.
Knowledge of the assessment format
Review the structure of the practical assessment (tasks, time limits and marking criteria) from the information the provider has issued, so you know what to expect.
Refreshment and medication
Bring water and any personal medication you may need. Confirm with the provider what food and drink is available and whether breaks are scheduled.
Leave valuables at home
Bring only what you need. Storage arrangements at test centres vary, so confirm with the provider whether secure storage is available.
Arrival time
Arrive at the time stated in your confirmation. Late arrival policies differ between providers, so confirm with the provider what happens if you are delayed.
Read the candidate instructions
Read any candidate handbook or instructions sent by the provider before the day and note any questions to ask on arrival.
Plan the day
Re-read your booking confirmation and the provider's candidate instructions. Confirm the test centre address, arrival time and what you are expected to bring. Check your travel plan and arrange any tools or PPE you need to supply.
Review the practical skills and knowledge areas covered by the assessment using your own training notes and the provider's published syllabus. Practise any tasks you are less confident with, following safe working practices.
Get good sleep in the nights before the test and avoid last-minute cramming that leaves you tired.
Pack your ID, confirmation, PPE and any permitted tools. Lay out your work clothing. Check the weather and travel conditions and set an alarm.
Confirm the arrival time and any instructions about parking or site access. If you have questions about what to bring, contact the provider now rather than on the day.
Eat a proper meal, arrive with time to spare, and report to reception or the site contact as instructed. Have your ID and confirmation ready.
Listen carefully to the invigilator's or assessor's briefing, including safety rules, task instructions and time limits, and ask for clarification if anything is unclear.
Follow all safety instructions and use the tools and materials as directed. Work steadily and check your progress against the time allowed for each task.
If you are unsure about an instruction or something is unclear, ask the assessor rather than guessing. Keep to the rules on communication and movement around the assessment area.
Follow the provider's instructions for leaving the assessment area and returning tools or equipment. Ask how and when results will be communicated if this has not been explained.
Rules to check
Bring government-issued photo ID matching your booking name; confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted.
Arrive at the stated time. Late arrival and admission policies vary, so confirm with the provider in advance what applies.
Follow all health and safety instructions given by the assessor or invigilator. Unsafe behaviour can lead to removal from the assessment.
Use only the tools, materials and equipment you are permitted to use. Confirm with the provider what is supplied and what you may bring.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the assessment unless instructed, and do not use phones or other devices where prohibited. Confirm with the provider what is allowed.
Breaks are usually at the assessor's discretion during a practical assessment. Confirm with the provider whether scheduled breaks apply and what you may do during them.
Scoring is based on the provider's published marking criteria. Ask the provider for the criteria in advance so you know how your performance will be judged.
If you need to reschedule or cancel, follow the provider's policy. Confirm with the provider the deadlines, fees and evidence requirements that apply.