The SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher Courses are designed for individuals who have previously passed the full 5-day Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) CITB course. This includes site managers and others with managerial responsibilities in the construction sector. It’s important to note that candidates must be able to provide proof of attendance to the full SMSTS course to be eligible for the two-day SMSTS Refresher course. If a candidate’s current SMSTS or SMSTS Refresher certificate has expired, they will need to re-take the full five-day SMSTS course.
How can I get an SMSTS Refresher?
To obtain the SMSTS Refresher certificate, you need to follow these steps:
1. Eligibility: Ensure you have previously passed the full 5-day Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) CITB course. You must be able to provide proof of attendance to the full SMSTS course to be eligible for the two-day SMSTS Refresher course. If your current SMSTS or SMSTS Refresher certificate has expired, you will need to re-take the full five-day SMSTS course.
2. Enrollment: Enroll in the SMSTS Refresher course. This is a 2-day site management training course.
3. Attendance: Full attendance is mandatory. You will be continually assessed during the course and will be required to participate in syndicate exercises.
4. Assessment: At the end of the course, there is a multiple-choice assessment that you need to pass.
5. Certification: Successful candidates will receive the CITB SMSTS certificate, which is issued on completion and is valid for 5 years.
The course aims to bring your health and safety knowledge up to date in line with current legislature, as well as covering any changes to legislation and their impact on the workplace thoroughly. It includes recent changes to legislation surrounding construction, health and safety, welfare and environmental issues, latest HSE Guidance, ACoP updates and HSE initiatives, and methods for motivating the workforce towards safety behaviors, among other topics.
Entry Conditions:
To enroll in the CITB (SMSTS) – Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher Courses, candidates must have previously completed the full 5-day SMSTS CITB course and provide proof of this. It’s also crucial that their current SMSTS or SMSTS Refresher certificate has not expired. If it has, they’ll need to re-take the full five-day SMSTS course.
The SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certificate is a widely recognized qualification within the UK construction industry and is often a requirement for management roles on construction sites. It’s a part of the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) Site Safety Plus Scheme, making CITB the awarding body. Successful candidates can use their SMSTS certificate qualification when applying for a CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card, another critical certification in the construction industry. The SMSTS certificate is valid for five years, after which it can be renewed with a refresher course.