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CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
Course Description
The Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) is a 5-day course that covers the necessary health, safety and environmental regulations as they relate to the construction industry.
This course is designed for site managers, or those that are working towards becoming site managers
This is a Build UK endorsed training course and exceeds the CITB construction supervisors training standards.
Course Aims
The SMSTS course is tailored to help site managers:
- Execute, and monitor, health and safety on a work site in line with the current legal legislation
- Adhere to the industry best practices and ensure any updates to guidance is reflected in site operations
- Understand the benefits of a safe working environment and how it can positively impact the work environment as a whole
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for those who currently hold or are about to hold a site management position within the construction industry. Delegates must be competent in English at the site supervisor level.
Entry Requirements
Participants should currently hold or be about to take on a site management role. Competency in written and spoken English is required to participate in this course.
Delegate Numbers
The course can accommodate a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 20 delegates. These numbers are fixed and not subject to appeal.
Course Duration and Attendance
The SMSTS course is a five-day program totalling 37.5 hours. Full attendance is mandatory to qualify for certification.
It is recommended that the course takes place over 5 consecutive days. However, day release can be an option, based on one or two days per week. Candidates must attend the course sessions in sequence, and if the days are not consecutive, they must complete the course within a five-week period.
Candidates are required attend all sessions of the course to cover all learning objectives and therefore qualify for the certificate. If it is not possible for the candidate to attend all sessions with the timeframe, they will be required to enrol on a new course and retake all five-days.
CITB Funding
Are you a CITB levy paying company? You may be eligible for funding support for this training course.
To find out more about CITB Levy and other funding options, please visit our Funding page.
| Course Name | Start Date | Course Location | Duration | Time | Places Left | Delegate Price | Book | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) | 19/04/2027 | East Kilbride - Learning & Development Centre | 5 Days | 08:30 - 16:30 | 12 | £450.00 |
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