ECITB Knowledge Tests
ECITB Knowledge Tests prove an acceptable level of knowledge in a chosen subject area.
It is important to revise your knowledge of your chosen subject area before attending the test.
Test Overview
An ECITB Knowledge Test at AIS Survivex, an approved ECITB test centre, typically lasts one hour.
The following tests are available:
To select which your required knowledge test, click onto the next page via BOOK NOW and select your test from the drop-down menu.
Test Content
Each ECITB Knowledge Tests contains a number of multiple choice questions which cover the main areas and topics of a chosen subject area.
Delegates can book the following ECITB Knowledge Tests;
ECITB Appointed Person Moving Loads Knowledge Test: KT APML
The multi-choice questions will cover the main areas and topics as highlighted below:
- Workplace Hazards
- Rigging Workplace Hazards
- Regulations and Documentation
- Calculations
- Rigging Tasks
- People involved in Rigging activities
ECITB Electrical Installation Knowledge Test: KT EL
The multi-choice questions will cover the main areas and topics as highlighted below:
- Workplace Hazards
- Electrical Workplace Hazards
- Electrical Hazardous Area/EX
- Electrical Installation Testing
- Lighting Equipment
- Transformers and Chokes
- Earthing Equipment
- Emergency Lighting
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- AC Electrical Motors
ECITB Electrical Maintenance Knowledge Test: KT EM
The multi-choice questions will cover the main areas and topics as highlighted below:
- Workplace Hazards
- Electrical Workplace Hazards
- Electrical Hazardous Area/EX equipment
- Protection Methods
- Electrical Hand Tools
- Transformers and Chokes
- Circuit Protective Devices
- Generators
- AC electrical motors
- Lighting Equipment
- Electrical Maintenance Testing
ECITB Instrument and Controls Maintenance Knowledge Tests: KT IC
The multi-choice questions will cover the main areas and topics as highlighted below:
- Workplace Hazards
- Instrument and Controls Testing
- Level Measurement System
- Flow Measurement Systems
- Temperature Measurement Systems
- Fire & Gas Detection Systems
- Process System Control Valve Assemblies
- Pneumatic Process Controllers
- Programme Logic Control Systems
- Distributed Control Systems
- Protection Methods for Instruments in Hazardous Areas
- Analysers
- Fluid Powered Systems
ECITB Mechanical Maintenance Knowledge Tests: KT MM
The multi-choice questions will cover the main areas and topics as highlighted below:
- Workplace Hazards
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Compressed Air Systems
- Bearings and Seals
- Pumps
- Mechanical Actuating Mechanisms
- Belt and Chain Drives
- Shafts and Couplings
- Clutches
- Brake Systems
- Valves
- Diesel Engines
- HVAC Systems
- Diagnosing Mechanical Faults in Explosive Atmospheres
ECITB Pipefitting Knowledge Test: KT PF
The multi-choice questions will cover the main areas and topics as highlighted below:
- Workplace Hazards
- Pipefitting Workplace Hazards
- Interpret Drawing Information, Fabricate and Install Pipework
- Preparing and Assembling Welded Pipework
- Preparing and Assembling Screwed Pipework
- Fabricating and Installing Pipework Supports
- Preparation and Testing of Pipework Systems
ECITB Plating Knowledge Test: KT PL
The multi-choice questions will cover the main areas and topics as highlighted below:
- Workplace Hazards
- Plating Workplace Hazards
- Interpret Engineering Drawings
- Marking Out Plate and Structural Steelwork
- Preparing plate edges using portable edge preparation machines
- Setting out platework and structural steelwork
- Interpret Drawing Information, Fabricate and Install Platework
ECITB Rigging Knowledge Test: KT RIG
The multi-choice questions will cover the main areas and topics as highlighted below:
- Workplace Hazards
- Rigging Workplace Hazards
- Regulations and Documentation
- Rigging Equipment
- Rigging Tasks
- People involved in Rigging activities
PLEASE NOTE: You will be asked to show photo ID, provide your NI number, email address and complete the ECITB data consent form. No assistance can be given to a candidate during the test by other candidates or the invigilator.