SMSTS is an acronym which stands for Site Management Safety Training Scheme. We offer the SMSTS course online and in-person.
What is the Site Management Safety Training Scheme?
The Site Management Safety Training Scheme was created by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to establish a clear industry-wide standard for the management of health and safety on construction sites. The SMSTS course is part of the Site Safety Plus (SSP) scheme and covers all relevant legislation.
Who is SMSTS Training Suitable For?
The Site Management Safety Training Scheme is suitable for individuals who are in a position of responsibility within the construction industry. The training is targeted at construction workers such as site managers, supervisors, proprietors of construction companies and project managers.
BuildUK approves the SMSTS qualification as the standard for all construction and project managers. Certification is an indication of the competence of a construction site manager according to the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) for the CDM Regulations.
What’s Included in the SMSTS Course?
The main focus of the SMSTS course is risk assessment. The syllabus focuses on learning how to work and manage following the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA).
Course Topics
Topics included in the Site Management Safety Training Scheme are planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering the following:
Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA)
CDM Regulations
Risk Assessments
Method Statements
Scaffolding
Excavations
Scaffolding
Demolition
Confined Spaces
Site Set Up
CITB Site Safety Plus Publications. & Workbooks
SMSTS courses include access to the ‘Construction Site Safety – The Comprehensive Guide (GE700)’ and ‘Construction Site Management Delegate Workbook (XA6-V11)’. Dependent upon which CITB accredited training provider delivers the course, you will be given the option of taking away training course materials in hard copy, CD or access to materials online. We’ll confirm this in your course joining instructions.
If you would like to check if hard copy CITB Site Safety Plus Publications are included in the cost of your chosen course, please call us on 0808 1966 830.
CITB SMSTS Certification
The CITB SMSTS certificate is an indication of the competence of a construction site manager according to the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) for the CDM Regulations. Your site managers certification is included in the course fees if you pass the CITB exam. Your hard-copy SMSTS certificate will be issued within six to eight weeks, and will be valid for five years.
E-certificate
It will take approximately 2-3 weeks for the CITB to issue an E-Certificate.
Prerequisites
Photographic I.D.
Written parental consent will be required if you are under eighteen years of age.
A good understanding of written and spoken English. (Translators are not permitted to attend).
2-Day SMSTS Refresher Training
Your SMSTS certificate lasts for 5 years, you will need to refresh your qualification by attending a SMSTS Refresher course which is two-days in duration.
Find, compare and book SMSTS courses in the UK near you. Alternatively, attend in-person in a classroom setting or study online in virtual learning format.
Yes, you can attend the SMSTS course online via video conferencing (virtual/remote learning). You can study the Site Management Safety Training Scheme online from anywhere as long as you have a reliable broadband internet connection and a modern PC or laptop that uses a microphone and webcam.
The online SMSTS course is delivered remotely using video technology and is led by a live instructor. Online training follows the same curriculum as the in-person (classroom) course and delivers the same standard of training while meeting all CITB scheme rules.
Key Features
Study online using a modern PC or laptop that uses a microphone and webcam.
Takes place in your own home or at work
Led by a live instructor
Training takes place over 5-days—approximately 37.5 hours
Follows the same curriculum as the SMSTS in-person (classroom) course
Delivers the same standard of training and meets all CITB scheme rules
Reduced cost due to significantly lower course overheads e.g. no venue hire or instructor travel & hotel expenses
Minimum number of attendees is reduced to two
Maximum number of delegates allowed to attend will be ten.
The SMSTS course is typically delivered in an in-person format, but it is also available online. In-person SMSTS courses are typically conducted at a training centre or other location, and they involve a combination of lectures, group discussions, and practical exercises. Online SMSTS courses, on the other hand, are delivered entirely over the internet and typically involve video lectures and interactive activities.
Both in-person and online SMSTS courses cover the same material and are designed to meet the same learning objectives. However, the delivery format may differ, and some people may prefer one format over the other.
It’s worth noting that both in-person and online SMSTS courses require a significant time commitment and involve a final assessment in order to be completed. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a SMSTS certificate, which is valid for five years.
SMSTS Online (Instructor-led)
Study remotely over the internet using an up-to-date PC, laptop or other suitable device
Takes place in your own home or at work and is led by a live instructor.
Takes place over 5-days – approximately 37.5 hours of training.
Covers the same content as classroom training.
Cheaper due to zero venue costs, reduced instructor travel and expenses etc.
SMSTS In-person (Traditional Classroom)
Study in a traditional classroom environment.
Scheduled regularly in towns & cities throughout the UK.
Delivered at dedicated training centres, hotels & other suitable venues.
Takes place over 5-days – approximately 37.5 hours of training.
More expensive than online courses due to venue hire, instructor travel costs and other associated costs.
Find, compare and book SMSTS courses in the UK near you. Attend in-person in a classroom setting or study online.
Prerequisites
I.D. will be checked prior to the CITB exam commencing
You must show the invigilator that you are alone in the room
You must be visible via the video at all times
You must not use any reference material until the last 10 minutes of the exam, which is an open book session.
Reasons to take the SMSTS Course Online
The remote online SMSTS course provides you with the option to study at work or in the comfort of your own home. Online training provides you with a more convenient and cheaper way to acquire your CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme qualification.
Below are a few reasons why it is crucial to have a good knowledge base through achieving the site managers qualification:
Avoid expensive legal fees and fines – you’ll be covered for liability if an accident does occur
Accidents, damage, work absences and downtime can have a negative effect on company profits, proper health and safety training will help you to avoid this
Workplace accidents will undoubtedly have a negative effect on your reputation. This will make it more difficult to hire great talent and to build relationships with other companies. No one will want to work with you or work for you if you are seen to be carrying out your operations in an unsafe way.
Employee morale can be negatively affected by lack of health and safety training. When things are unsafe and dangerous, your employees will believe that you don’t care about their well-being. When you invest in their safety, you are showing them that you care.
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This training provider is dedicated to supplying clients with the very best in powered access. The organisation is accredited by IPAF, PASMA and the CITB Construction Skills to deliver the Site Safety Plus range of courses which includes the SMSTS, SSSTS and Health and Safety Awareness course.
Although the Site Management Safety Training Scheme is an essential qualification for construction site managers, the SMSTS course does not cover CSCS, and it does not allow you to get a CSCS card. Your CITB SMSTS certification, can be added to your CSCS card to demonstrate your experience and qualifications.
Yes, companies who are CITB registered can claim £120 grant for each delegate. To allow for the automated process of claiming back the training grant, please ensure that delegates attending the CITB site manager training, take the Levy Number & enter it on the relevant section of the course paperwork. Retrospective claims may not be accepted.
Although the cost of these SMSTS courses should be factored into your decision-making, the training provider and the course should be considered. Training fees, quality standards and tutor experience may vary from one training provider to the next. High quality construction safety training saves lives, so for the sake of your managers and the site workers they are responsible for – considering the quality factor rather than just the cost.
The SMSTS qualification isn’t equivalent to a specific level of training. It is not a qualification which is required by law, however many organisations and workplaces demand that their site managers complete the course and hold a current SMSTS certificate.
There is no SMSTS card. Those who are successful in completing the course will be issued with a CITB SMSTS certificate. You can however list your certificate qualification when applying for a CSCS card. The Site Management Safety Training Scheme certificate will be valid for 5 years after which certificate holders will be required to attend the SMSTS Refresher.
This is a sought-after qualification by employers operating within construction. Many construction jobs and positions of responsibility now ask for the nationally recognised certificate. SMSTS jobs which require this qualification and certification include Construction Site Managers, Groundworks Manager, Site Agents, Assistant Site Manager, Section Engineers and project Managers.
Yes, you need a CSCS card if you have the SMSTS qualification. The 5-day SMSTS does not exempt you from having to do the CSCS card test. If you would like to apply for a Construction Skills Certification Scheme card you are required to pass the appropriate level CITB health, safety and environment test for your occupation. Find out which test you need to take by using the online CSCS card-finder at the CSCS website.
Most CITB SMSTS course providers offer chargeable resits, however there are a few that do not, in which case the full course will have to be retaken and charged in full. Please check at the time of booking.
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