CITB ONLINE SMSTS Course (Remote Learning)

Managing a construction site brings legal, practical and safety responsibilities that don't leave much room for guesswork, and the CITB Online SMSTS Course (Remote Learning) brings that industry-standard qualification straight to your screen. This five day virtual course is delivered remotely using instructor-led online training, and the course content remains the same as classroom-based training, though delegates attend a scheduled, interactive class via online video conferencing rather than in person.

Designed for site managers, site agents and anyone who is, or is due to be, responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff and a workforce, the CITB Online SMSTS Course (Remote Learning) covers relevant legislation and other aspects affecting safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. It highlights the need for risk assessments, the implementation of necessary control measures, and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture across the workforce. Anyone weighing up remote against classroom delivery may also want to look at the CITB SMSTS Course, which covers identical content in person for those who prefer face-to-face learning.

To take part, delegates need access to a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam, microphone and speaker; tablets aren't supported for this course. Delegates under the age of 18 must provide written consent from a parent or guardian to attend successfully. In order to obtain the qualification, delegates must attend all five days of the course, and it takes approximately two to three weeks for the CITB to issue an E-Cert following successful completion. The certificate is valid for five years, after which candidates need to sit the CITB Online SMSTS Refresher Course (Remote Learning) to renew their certification.

At the end of the CITB Online SMSTS Course (Remote Learning), successful candidates will be able to:

• Implement all health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation which affects them during their daily work
• Implement new guidance and industry best practice
• State their duties and responsibilities with regard to health, safety, welfare and the environment

The CITB Online SMSTS Course (Remote Learning) will cover the following topics:

• Health & Safety at Work Act
• CDM Regulations
• Risk Assessment
• Method Statements
• Changes in accepted working practices
• Scaffolding
• Electricit
• Behavioural safety
• Excavations
• Demolition
• Confined Spaces
• Management of Occupational Health
• Working at Heights

At the end of the CITB Online SMSTS Course (Remote Learning), delegates are required to sit an exam paper consisting of 25 questions, made up of 18 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each and seven multi-response or short written answer questions worth two marks each.

The pass mark is 81% (26 out of 32). The exam takes place at the end of the course via an online video call with your tutor, and no secondary devices, including mobile phones, are allowed during the exam. Delegates must attend all five days, in accordance with the course programme, to achieve the necessary learning objectives and qualify for the certificate, which expires after five years. Certificate holders need to complete the SMSTS two day refresher course to renew their qualification for a further five years.

This five day CITB Online SMSTS Course (Remote Learning) is intended for project managers, site managers and site supervisors, as well as proprietors of small to medium sized companies. Client-based personnel would also benefit from attending.

A good understanding of spoken and written English is necessary to attend and successfully complete the CITB Online SMSTS Course (Remote Learning). Students are required to complete their training on a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam, microphone and speaker; tablets are not supported.