CITB SMSTS Course

SMSTS is practical and engaging with a sharp construction focus. It covers all relevant legislation affecting safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries.

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What is the CITB SMSTS Course?

The CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) is a 5-day industry-recognised course that covers a broad range of topics that will equip the delegate with the necessary knowledge to comply with associated legislation to ensure healthy and safe conditions for construction site employees. Delegates will gain the knowledge required to comply with legislation and regulations within a construction environment, such as the Health and Safety Act 1974.

SMSTS Certificate Renewal

It is a mandatory requirement to renew your SMSTS certificate every 5 years, either by successfully completing a two-day SMSTS CITB Refresher Course or by attending this five-day SMSTS course again.

How long does SMSTS last?

The SMSTS course takes place over a 5-day period, which includes a final day assessment.

What does SMSTS cover?

  • The Health and Safety at Work Act
  • Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015
  • Risk assessments/method statements
  • Recent changes in accepted working practices
  • Behavioural safety
  • Management of occupational health
  • Electricity
  • Excavations
  • Confined Spaces
  • Working at heights
  • Scaffolding
  • Demolition

What are the SMSTS course's learning outcomes?

  • Manage health and safety on-site in accordance with current legal provisions within the context of their role
  • Develop an understanding of responsibilities and accountability for site health, safety and welfare
  • Recognise a safe site is efficient, economical and productive
  • Prepare risk assessments

Who is CITB SMSTS course for?

This course is ideal for individuals who manage or supervise construction sites including:

  • Project managers
  • Site managers
  • Senior supervisors
  • Owners of small to medium-sized companies

SMSTS delivery options:

The course can be delivered in a range of formats, click on any of the buttons below to find out more. 

 

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Open Programme Classroom Courses

Our Open Programme classroom courses offer an immersive experience. Our industry experts guide you through interactive content, using a range of group activities based on experiences you will face in your own workplace. 

All courses include food and refreshments and are delivered regularly throughout the year at our Open Programme Venues.

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Virtual Courses

Our virtual courses offer a live, interactive digital experience. Hosted by our expert trainers using Microsoft Teams, you will join your fellow learners in a virtual classroom enabling you to carry out group work, discussions, and activities.

You will retain access for up to 3 months after completing the virtual classrooms, enabling you to receive support from your trainer when you take the learning back to the workplace.

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In-House (Exclusive)

This course, and many courses like it, can be delivered exclusively for your organisation and staff.

All In-House projects begin with your initial enquiry. You will brief us on your requirements and provide us with the context of your organisation and the reason for the need. We always start with the end in mind - our goal in the initial diagnosis is to understand your desired outcomes; we will ask questions like:

  • What does success look like?
  • Why do you want to change?
  • How will you/we measure success?
  • What do you want to start/stop happening?

Often, you will know exactly what you need for your organisation and have a course in mind - if we have a pre-designed solution that fits your need exactly then we can get straight to delivery arrangements.

Alternatively, you may be in a situation where you have identified a need and require advice to develop a solution; in this case, we will work closely with you to provide targeted solutions - whether we recommend a pre-designed or a fully bespoke solution you can rest assured that our goal is always to meet your objectives and provide a high level of return on in your investment.

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At TSW we are passionate about health and safety in the construction sector, and helping to make the industry safer for all concerned.

Make an enquiry and one of our dedicated Health and Safety Advisors will contact you to listen to your needs and help you find the right solutions.

Your Learning Advisor will support you by:

  • Listening to you carefully, to understand your needs and any problems you are trying to solve
  • Asking you questions to help us determine the right solution for you
  • Providing advice, information, and pricing according to your requirements
  • Identifying when one of our health and safety experts needs to speak with you, to provide more specialist advice and support
  • Advising you on funding and the CITB levy

Rest assured that you will not be contacted by a pushy salesperson. We are here to provide you with tailored information and direct you to the best solution, even if that is not with TSW!