Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
Overview
This SMSTS course is for project managers, site managers and supervisors, business owners and clients. You will gain an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on construction sites.
The certificate is valid for 5 years. You need to renew this certificate every five years before it expires by attending the SMSTS Refresher course. Otherwise, you’ll need to take the full SMSTS course again.
To gain the Site Safety Plus certificate, you must attend the full 37.5 hours of training. If you can’t attend the full course, you’ll need to enroll and take the course again. You may be charged extra to cover the costs of switching courses. You will also need to pass the exam and take part in the course exercises.
Course Content
- The Health and Safety at Work Act
- Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations
- Risk assessments/method statements
- Recent changes in accepted working practices
- Behavioural safety
- Management of occupational health
- Electricity
- Excavations
- Working at height
- Scaffolding
- Demolition
- Confined spaces
The course also includes publications, registration, certification, lunch and refreshments.
Teaching
This is a highly interactive course taught through case studies, classroom discussion, group work and individual or group presentations. You will need to do some self-study outside of the course.
Assessment
- Continuous assessment
- You need to attend all 5 days – see the Site Safety Plus attendance requirements
- Multiple-choice test
Mandatory Entry Requirements
- Good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.
- A valid form of ID, such as a copy of your passport or driving license. See accepted forms of ID.
Course Duration
5 Days
Qualifications you gain
CITB renewable 5 year Site Safety Plus certificate
Accredited by:
Course Dates
Friday 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st January and 7th February 2025
Week commencing 17th February 2025 (Monday to Friday Block Week)
Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March and 1st April 2025
Week commencing 7th April 2025 (Monday to Friday Block Week)
Thursday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th May 2025
Week commencing 16th June 2025 (Monday to Friday Block Week)
Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th July 2025
Week commencing 22nd September 2025 (Monday to Friday Block Week)
Tuesday 14th, 21st, 28th October, 4th and 11th November 2025
Grants and Funding – Grants are available for eligible employers. For more information please visit the CITB Grants page