SMSTS
CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme
Introduction
The SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is a 5 day training course for anyone in the construction industry considering, or already holding construction site management responsibilities. This includes the planning, organising, monitoring and controlling of construction projects/workers.
The SMSTS covers most legislation relevant to safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries (see ‘Course Content’, below). It highlights the need for workplace risk assessments, the implementation of the necessary control measures and the importance of communication to sustain a health and safety culture within the workforce.
PCR Global offer both Remote (Virtual Classroom, delivered via Zoom) and Classroom courses.
All PCR Global SMSTS courses are delivered by our active Risk Management Consultants, meaning they may be facilitating a course one day, then on site the next, providing advice and guidance relating to live events. This is vital to our ethos, bringing our students the latest, most up-to-date information, scenarios, solutions etc. — all by Credible Tutors with current workplace experience.
This course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course you will be able to:
implement all health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation affecting your daily work
implement new guidance and industry best practice
state your duties and responsibilities with regards to health, safety, welfare and the environment
Course Content
Noise
Vibration
Manual handling
Site organisation
Electrical safety
Temporary works
Plant and work equipment
Mobile plant and vehicles
Lifting operations and equipment
Mobile workforce and driver safety
Work at Height Regulations
Safe working at height
Common access equipment
Scaffolding
Fall arrest and suspension equipment.
Excavations
Underground and overhead services
Confined spaces
Health and safety law
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
Health and safety policies
Risk assessments and method statements
Induction and training
Effective communication
Leadership and worker engagement
Inspection and audit
Statutory forms, notices and registers
Accident prevention, control, reporting and investigation
Management of health
Welfare facilities
Stress and mental health at work
Drugs and alcohol
Control of substances hazardous to health
Lead
Asbestos
Dust and fumes
Certification
Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to take a refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.
Please be aware that certificates may take up to 8 weeks to be processed and delivered from CITB. If you have recently completed a course you can evidence your qualification by viewing your up-to-date training record on the Online CITB Card Checker (click to visit).
Remote ‘Virtual Classroom’ Courses
All of our Virtual Classroom courses are tutor led, delivered via Zoom, and are enhanced via exclusive access to the PCR Global SMSTS Learning Zone. The Learning Zone includes:
Enhanced Course Information
Access to essential course content
Downloadable Revision Guidance
Downloadable Assessment Guidance
Additional Video Guidance
Further reading (information and guidance)
Free Document Downloads
A quick and easy way to reach our Tutors for further support.
PCR Global have recently been asked to work with CITB to “set the standard” for the remote delivery of all CITB Site Safely Plus qualifications.
“Thanks for delivering a brilliant SMSTS, trainer Phil was superb and I would definitely use PCR Global again without hesitation. They exceeded expectations”
