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:

  1. Workplace Hazards
  2. Rigging Workplace Hazards
  3. Regulations and Documentation
  4. Calculations
  5. Rigging Tasks
  6. 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:

  1. Workplace Hazards
  2. Electrical Workplace Hazards
  3. Electrical Hazardous Area/EX
  4. Electrical Installation Testing
  5. Lighting Equipment
  6. Transformers and Chokes
  7. Earthing Equipment
  8. Emergency Lighting
  9. Electrical Distribution Systems
  10. AC Electrical Motors

ECITB Electrical Maintenance Knowledge Test: KT EM

The multi-choice questions will cover the main areas and topics as highlighted below:

  1. Workplace Hazards
  2. Electrical Workplace Hazards
  3. Electrical Hazardous Area/EX equipment
  4. Protection Methods
  5. Electrical Hand Tools
  6. Transformers and Chokes
  7. Circuit Protective Devices
  8. Generators
  9. AC electrical motors
  10. Lighting Equipment
  11. 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:

  1. Workplace Hazards
  2. Instrument and Controls Testing
  3. Level Measurement System
  4. Flow Measurement Systems
  5. Temperature Measurement Systems
  6. Fire & Gas Detection Systems
  7. Process System Control Valve Assemblies
  8. Pneumatic Process Controllers
  9. Programme Logic Control Systems
  10. Distributed Control Systems
  11. Protection Methods for Instruments in Hazardous Areas
  12. Analysers
  13. Fluid Powered Systems

ECITB Mechanical Maintenance Knowledge Tests: KT MM

The multi-choice questions will cover the main areas and topics as highlighted below:

  1. Workplace Hazards
  2. Hydraulic Systems
  3. Pneumatic Systems
  4. Compressed Air Systems
  5. Bearings and Seals
  6. Pumps
  7. Mechanical Actuating Mechanisms
  8. Belt and Chain Drives
  9. Shafts and Couplings
  10. Clutches
  11. Brake Systems
  12. Valves
  13. Diesel Engines
  14. HVAC Systems
  15. 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:

  1. Workplace Hazards
  2. Pipefitting Workplace Hazards
  3. Interpret Drawing Information, Fabricate and Install Pipework
  4. Preparing and Assembling Welded Pipework
  5. Preparing and Assembling Screwed Pipework
  6. Fabricating and Installing Pipework Supports
  7. 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:

  1. Workplace Hazards
  2. Plating Workplace Hazards
  3. Interpret Engineering Drawings
  4. Marking Out Plate and Structural Steelwork
  5. Preparing plate edges using portable edge preparation machines
  6. Setting out platework and structural steelwork
  7. 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:

  1. Workplace Hazards
  2. Rigging Workplace Hazards
  3. Regulations and Documentation
  4. Rigging Equipment
  5. Rigging Tasks
  6. 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.