Health & safety course
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
A five-day course which provides a qualification required by all construction site managers.
SMSTS
Designed for all site managers
Part of CITB‘s Site Safety Plus suite of courses, SMSTS is an interactive course designed to provide construction site managers with the health and safely skills and knowledge required by industry standards. You’ll learn about your legal responsibilities and how to plan for health and safety within the context of a project.
It is a requirement that all site managers working on Build UK construction sites hold this qualification.
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Who attends?
The Site Management Safety Training Scheme course is for you if you’re working, or will soon be working, as a site manager.
Please note that you must have a good understanding of spoken and written English to complete this course.
Certification
Certification for this course is valid for 5 years.
To remain certified in this area, you will need to take the SMSTS Refresher course before the expiry date.
Length
The full, initial SMSTS course runs over 5 days.
The SMSTS Refresher is 2 days.
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What’s covered?
The CITB SMSTS course provides a comprehensive overview of health and safety issues in the construction industry, expanding on the content of the SSSTS course and exploring the legal responsibilities of construction site managers.
Upon completion of the course, you’ll have an understanding of your duties as a manager with regards to:
- Your health and safety responsibilities
- Industry best practice and guidance
- Safety management systems and communication
- Legislation including the CDM regulations and HSWA
- Accident causes, prevention, investigation and report requirements
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Subcontractor management
- The organisation’s responsibilities
- The responsibilities of supervisors and operatives
- Safe systems of work
- Planning for health and safety within the context of a project
- Working at height, scaffolding, demolition, confined spaces, excavations and electricity
Are you a site supervisor? Our CITB SSSTS courses might be a better fit for you.
You’ll need to bring a form of ID, such as your driving license, passport, or CSCS card.
We’ll provide you with a pen and paper for notetaking, but you’re welcome to bring your own notebook.
It’s a full day course each day, so please bring a packed lunch. If the course is taking place at our office, there is a café on-site.
If the course is taking place at our premises, you’ll find us at Bizspace, Poole. When you arrive, please head to reception. If you’ve parked in the car park, you’ll need to input your number plate into the screen at the front desk for free parking.
If the course is taking place elsewhere, we’ll send you the details beforehand. And if you get lost, you can always call us.
You’ll get 5 days of learning with an experienced, professional instructor who will ensure you leave feeling confident with the course material.
You’ll also get the GE700 set of 6 books and the XA6 construction site management delegate workbook – and unlimited tea and coffee. Upon passing the course, you’ll receive an CITB e-certificate.
Course funding
If you are up to date with your CITB levy returns, you can claim a £240 grant back upon completion of the 5-day initial SMSTS course and £120 back upon completion of the 2-day refresher.
This grant can be claimed in conjunction with the Skills and Training Fund.
Alternatively, if you are part of a CITB Employer Network, you can get 70% of the cost of the course paid for by CITB up front.
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Assessment
Continual assessment takes place throughout this course, with the trainer ensuring that you understand the material and feel confident going back into the workplace as a supervisor. This includes an activity where delegates will present a toolbox talk to the group.
There is a final exam at the end of the fifth day which consists of 25 questions and has a pass mark of 81%. The test is made up of 18 multiple choice questions, and 7 short written questions. The tests lasts for 35 minutes and you are permitted to use the provided CITB publications for the last 15 minutes.
Additional support is available for those who have difficulty with reading or writing. Please let us know in advance where possible so we can help you.
Why choose us?
JRS Training are proud to have supported thousands of candidates to get the accreditation and qualifications they need to excel in the construction industry. We love what we do, and are passionate about tailoring each course to suit the needs of the individual. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, we’ll have something which can help you to reach your goals.
Our trainers are professional, experienced and friendly, and our courses are held at our office in Poole. If you’re organising this training for a group of delegates, we can hold it at your premises to minimise travel time for your employees.
As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, CITB levy payers can claim a grant of £240 upon completion of this course.
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