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Overview

The 5-day CITB SMSTS course provides project and site managers with the critical knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively manage health and safety on construction sites.

Aim: This qualification evaluates your knowledge and understanding in key areas, including:

  • Site setup
  • CDM regulations
  • Risk assessments and method statements
  • Electricity, demolitions & excavations
  • Confined spaces
  • Changes in accepted working practices

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Course Overview - SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) Course

Eligibility

Must have completed 16 years, however need to bring completed parental consent if below 18 years.

Mode of Training

Online and Classroom

Eligibility:

Must have completed 16 years, however need to bring completed parental consent if below 18 years.

  • Must have a valid photo Id (Preferably Driving License or Passport).
  • Must have good understanding of English Language (Written and Spoken).
  • Must have Windows computer of Laptop with working webcam, microphone and speaker with reliable internet connection to attend this course online

Course Content

Risk Assessments

There will be an assessment on the 5th day, need to score 81% marks minimum to pass.

What will you achieve upon completion

You will be awarded with digital certificate valid for 5 years upon completion as CITB has stopped sending physical certificate. This course needs to be renewed every 5 years before its expiry. This certificate will not qualify you for any CSCS Card.

Why choose us:

Flexibility: Choose from online or classroom sessions with flexible date options.
Expert Instruction: Led by experienced, CITB-approved trainers
Accredited certifications accepted across UK.
Engaging and interactive learning sessions.
Your all-in-one destination for construction related qualifications, courses, and CSCS cards.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

SMSTS stands for Site Management Safety Training Scheme. It’s a CITB-accredited qualification designed for those responsible for managing safety on construction sites.
The course is best suited for site managers, project leaders, and senior supervisors who oversee health and safety on construction sites.
No, it’s not legally mandatory. However, principal contractors often require it, and it aligns with best practices under the CDM Regulations.
Yes, we offer a fully accredited live online version, alongside traditional classroom-based options to suit your preference.
The certificate is valid for 5 years. After that, you’ll need to complete a refresher course to maintain your qualification.
SMSTS is a UK-based qualification. While not formally recognised in all countries, many international firms with UK operations value it highly when hiring or promoting staff.
- SMSTS is for site managers and senior supervisors managing safety across entire sites. - SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) is a shorter, two-day course for supervisors overseeing smaller teams or specific tasks.
SMSTS is a certificate-based qualification, not a card. This certificate does not help to get any CSCS Card, if you are looking for Manager Card we would recommend to go for NVQ L6 in Construction Site Management.
No, you would need to complete full 5 day course upon expiry or your SMSTS course certificate or else you need to complete refresher before the expiry date.

SMSTS – Refresher (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) Course

Overview: This 2 days CITB SMSTS-Refresher course is for Managers who have already completed 5 days SMSTS course and the course is still in date. It enhances and refreshes individual’s knowledge of site safety responsibilities and accountability.

Aim: This qualification evaluates your knowledge and understanding in key areas, including:

Current focus of HSE’s attention
Risk assessments and method statements
CDM Regulations
Construction Health, Safety and Welfare (CDM part 2)
Reporting of Accidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR)
Overview and changes to the current legislation affecting construction

Who should attend

Project/ Site Manager, Supervisors including business owners of small-mid-sized companies who have already completed their full SMSTS and it is still in date.

Eligibility

Must have completed 16 years, however need to bring completed parental consent if below 18 years.
Must have a valid photo Id (Preferably Driving License or Passport)
Must have good understanding of English Language (Written and Spoken)
Must have Windows computer of Laptop with working webcam, microphone and speaker with reliable internet connection to attend this course online.

Accredited Certifications

Recognised across the UK construction industry.

Mode of Training

Online and Classroom

Assessment

There will be an assessment on the 2nd day, need to score 81% marks minimum to pass.

What will you achieve upon completion

You will be awarded with digital certificate valid for 5 years upon completion as CITB has stopped sending physical certificates. This course needs to be renewed every 5 years before its expiry. This certificate will not qualify you for any CSCS Card.

Why choose us:

Flexibility: Choose from online or classroom sessions with flexible date options.
Expert Instruction: Led by experienced, CITB-approved trainers.
Accredited certifications accepted across UK.
Engaging and interactive learning sessions.
Your all-in-one destination for construction related qualifications, courses, and CSCS cards.