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CITB SMSTS Training in Essex, London, Kent
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CITB SMSTS

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What is the SMSTS Course?

The SMSTS course, or Site Management Safety Training Scheme, will teach you everything you will need to know about the responsibilities and legal obligations when it comes to managing the safety of a construction site. On completion of your course, you will have an extensive understanding of the health and safety code of practice and how to enforce it on site.

CITB SMSTS - Key Information

What will I learn on the CITB SMSTS Course?

You will cover the following content on the CITB SMSTS course:

  • Health and safety management: legal responsibilities, risk assessment, hazard identification and control measures
  • Compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations
  • Mitigating risks by implementing control measures and strategies and monitoring how effective they are
  • How to communicate effectively as a leader and conduct ‘toolbox talks’
  • Construction site planning and organisation
  • Accident prevention and emergency procedures on site

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All of our courses are delivered with the same level of information and support, so you can choose the style of training that best suits your environment.

Our prices include:

  • Certificates

  • Exams

  • Course materials

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Traditional Classroom

From £425 + VAT

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  • 140 courses available

  • Face-to-face learning

  • Interactive group activities

  • Immediate results and feedback

  • Meet others in your industry

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Benefits

  • Bespoke to your team

  • Tailored scenarios

  • Familiar learning environment

  • Cost-effective team training

  • Choose your group size

What is the Site Safety Plus Scheme?

The Site Safety Plus Scheme provides the framework for the building, civil engineering and allied industries training and career development. The training follows industry standards and laws to make sure everyone knows the most important safety rules. The CITB SMSTS course is part of the Site Safety Plus Scheme.

Courses offered within Site Safety Plus include:

  • Health and Safety Awareness (HSA): teaching basic safety on construction sites
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): for supervisors and managers
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher
  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Refresher
  • Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC)

Contact our team today to find out more about the Site Safety Plus Scheme and what CITB courses you or your company could benefit from.

Who is the CITB SMSTS Course for?

The SMSTS course is aimed at those who are already in or aspire to be in managerial roles or more senior roles within their construction organisation. It is also beneficial for a range of professionals that are regularly within a construction environment such as engineers, architects and quantity surveyors who may have health and safety responsibilities related to health and safety.

CITB SMSTS Course Content

You will cover the following content on the CITB SMSTS course:

  • Health and safety management: legal responsibilities, risk assessment, hazard identification and control measures
  • Compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations
  • Mitigating risks by implementing control measures and strategies and monitoring how effective they are
  • How to communicate effectively as a leader and conduct ‘toolbox talks’
  • Construction site planning and organisation
  • Accident prevention and emergency procedures on site
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Assessment and Certification

At the end of the course, you will be required to complete a test that consists of 18 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each and 7 short answer questions worth 2 marks each. You will be given 35 minutes to complete the assessment, and during the last 15 minutes you will be able to use your GE700). You will also be assessed by the trainer on your participation during the course, including your input on short individual and group presentations.

You will receive a digital certificate usually within 2 weeks of completing your course.

What happens if I fail the CITB SMSTS Assessment?

In the event that delegates fail a CITB assessment paper and they qualify to do a re-sit assessment, the assessment paper can ONLY be taken on the same day.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although you will need a good understanding of spoken and written English.

This course has been developed with construction site managers and senior supervisors in mind, if you have any worries or concerns about your suitability for this course, please call or chat with us online.

Popular Construction Management Courses

Below are other courses that those in construction management may be interested in:

SMSTS Refresher Course

To keep your CITB Site Management Safety certificate up-to-date you will need to attend a 1-day refresher course. The refresher course is available to those that still have an in-date certificate.

NEBOSH National General Certificate

This qualification is designed to provide you with a broad foundation of understanding fundamental health and safety concepts and how to apply them in the workplace.

CITB Site Management Environmental Training Scheme (SMETS)

https://psstraining.co.uk/courses/citb-site-management-environmental-training-scheme-smets/e-learning-course

Find a course near you

This CITB SMSTS course is available in 34 different locations across the UK. Remember, you can always enquire for team training if there's not a location near to you - you may find it a cheaper alternative!

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Aberdeenshire Barking Bedlington, Northumberland Birmingham B94LN Birmingham, Midlands Birmingham, Nechells Blackburn Boldmere Brentwood, Essex Castle Donnington Chorley, Lancashire Corby, Northampton Doncaster, DN4 Dudley Edinburgh EH20 Farnham, Surrey Highworth, Swindon Ipswich, Suffolk Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham Leyland, Lancashire Liverpool L33 London SE1 Manchester, Trafford Park Milton Keynes MK1 Newcastle - NE4 Plymouth Southampton Stoke On Trent Suffolk Sunderland Wakefield West Lothian Wigan Wirral
Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the questions we frequently get asked about our CITB SMSTS training course.

What does the trainer review involve on the SMSTS course?

The trainer will review your participation using three elements 1. Did you work well as part of the team during the exercise? 2. Have you actively engaged with the course and the group? 3. Have you completed the four exercises?

What do I have to do to complete the exercise on the SSSTS course?

You must prepare a risk assessment or method statement (or both) and/or provide complete ‘set up’ detail on a relevant drawing for the project.

What happens if I fail the SMSTS exam and trainer review?

If you have passed the trainer’s review and gained between 71%–77% (25 to 27 out of 30) in the examination or achieved the 80% pass rate but failed the safety critical questions, you may re-sit a different examination.

How long does my SMSTS certificate last?

SMSTS certificates are valid for 5 years.

How long is the SMSTS examination?

The examination for the SMSTS qualification is 30 minutes long.

Can I attend the virtual CITB SMSTS course on a smart phone?

As the CITB SMSTS course is a 5-day course, we do not under any circumstances allow delegates to complete the course on a smart phone. The smaller screen size will make following the tutor difficult over 5 days, as well as difficulties completing the interactive parts of the course and assessments. If you do not have access to a device other than a mobile phone to complete the course, contact one of our team to discuss what your options are.

How long does the SMSTS Site Management exam last?

The exam lasts 30 minutes, the first 20 minutes is a closed book exam (which means you can not use any supporting materials, such as the workbook, to help you answer the questions) and in the last 10 minutes of the exam you can look in the 'Construction Site Safety – The comprehensive guide' (GE700) publication and the 'Construction Site Management Delegate Workbook (XA6) (PDF).

What do I have to do to complete the exercise on the SMSTS course?

You will be given site drawings, multiple scenarios and drawing description/overview that you must complete generally as group exercises. The 4 exercises you must complete consist of: Exercise 1 - Implementing health and safety legislation. Exercise 2 - Manager and supervisor responsibilities. Exercise 3 - Site briefing. Exercise 4 - Site layout.

What happens if I get a lower than 69% on the SMSTS course?

If your score is 69% (24 correct answers out of 30) or less in the final examination, you must attend the full SMSTS course again before you can re-sit the examination.

What is the pass mark for the Virtual SMSTS course exam?

It's the same as the classroom-based course the examination pass mark is 80% (28 out of 35).

When will my CITB certificate expire?

The CITB Site Safety Plus suite of courses have 5 year expiry dates on their certificates. This includes the following courses delivered by Project Skills Solutions:
  • Health and Safety Awareness
  • Temporary Works Coordinator
  • SSSTS
  • SSSTS Refresher
  • SMSTS
  • SMSTS Refresher

What ID can I use for my CITB course?

When you attend a CITB Site Safety Plus course you need provide a form of photographic ID such as:
  • Passport: A valid passport of any nationality of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date
  • Photo Card Driving Licence: A valid UK only driving licence with a photograph of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date
  • Non UK Driving Licence: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date
  • Work ID Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date (if applicable) and refer to the delegates present employer
  • EU Country ID Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must be no more than 6 months out of date
  • CITB Scheme Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must be no more than 6 months out of date. Acceptable CITB Scheme cards include CSCS, CPCS, CISRS
  • Student ID Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate, as well as year of study (e.g. 2018/2019 or expiration date and name of the institution of study) – must be no more than 6 months out of date
  • Citizen Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate and be no more than 6 months out of date
  • Proof of Age Card: Cards issued nationally in the UK by VALIDATE UK, bearing the PASS hologram bearing a photograph of the delegate
  • Young Scots Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must be no more than 6 months out of date
  • British Armed Forces Card/Veterans Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate and for an employee or former employee of the Armed Forces only (not a dependent or spouse) – must be no more than 6 months out of date
If a delegate does not hold any of the above ID documents they will need to complete a waiver form.

What does CITB stand for?

Construction Industry Training Board

Is this course CITB approved?

Yes this course and content is approved by the CITB.