CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

 Suitability: Project/site managers, supervisors and proprietors of smaller construction companies, as well as those considering a management career in building, construction or civil engineering 

• Duration: 5 days (minimum of 37.5 hours)  

• Assessment: Project development and assessments along with an end of course assessment/exam.  

• Teaching method: In-house classroom training only.  

• Funding: CITB grant are available to eligible levy registered companies. Please contact the CITB directly for more details. See CITB Link: Grants & Funding for Training Courses - CITB; 

The SMSTS course aims to provide delegates with a solid understanding of their responsibilities and obligations surrounding site safety, health and welfare in the context of their management role and in accordance with legal provisions.  

By learning how to promote a positive health and safety culture, they will develop a greater understanding of site-specific requirements in regards to the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and subcontractor management, using their newly acquired knowledge to ensure that their site is safe, efficient, productive and economical. How to report unsafe acts to prevent an accident.

Throughout the five-day SMSTS course, delegates will cover a range of topics, ranging from current legislation to factors that affect safe working on building and construction sites. Each topic will help to reinforce the need for regular risk assessment and the implementation of control measures in the workplace.   

The course content includes: 

• The Health and Safety at Work Act and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 

• Site set-up, site health and safety arrangements, compliance and site safety culture 

• Risk assessments and method statements

• Managing hazards e.g. electricity, excavations, working at height, scaffolding, demolition, confined spaces 

• Behavioural safety 

• Occupational health 

• Latest updates to acceptable working practices.

This highly interactive site management course is delivered through a combination of case studies, classroom discussions, evaluation papers, group work and individual/group presentations. Self-study will also be required throughout the SMSTS training course in order to pass the end of course assessment/exam, which serves as the final stage of assessment before delegates become fully certified in site management.   

Please note:  

• The minimum entry requirement for the CITB SMSTS course is a good comprehension of spoken and written English.  

• Delegates must provide valid photographic identification (either in the form of a passport or driving licence) and their National Insurance number to be eligible for the training. 

By the end of the SMSTS course, delegates should be able to successfully implement all relevant health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation that will affect them in their day-to-day work, enforce new guidance and best industry practice and have a full comprehension of all their job duties in relation to site management.    
  

Delegates will be awarded with the SMSTS Construction Skills Site Safety Plus Certificate on the basis that they have a full attendance rate and have passed all of the relevant evaluation stages of the course. SMSTS is also endorsed by BuildUK, a representative organisation for the British construction industry, who recognise the course as the standard training requirement for all site and construction managers. 

The CITB Site Safety Plus Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) training course can be delivered in several ways, including: 

Classroom Training only 

• In-house course at your venue for up-to 20 delegates per course 

• Open Course at SOCOTEC training facilities across the UK (see link: https://socotecshop.com/apps/bookthatapp/calendar)  

Candidates can expect bespoke, focused teaching that can be tailored to their individual learning needs.  

A qualified CITB Approved Trainer and all training materials will also be provided.  

In-house Course Fee: £4,595 

Resource Fee (Per Delegate Fee): £195 

Minimum Delegate: 4 (note: minimum numbers must be maintained for the duration of the course, as per CITB rules)  

Maximum Delegate: 20