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CITB SMSTS 5 Day Course

Overview

This 5 day CITB SMSTS Training course is designed for site managers, site agents and persons who are, or due to be, responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff and a workforce. In order to obtain the qualification delegates MUST attend all days of their chosen course.

The SMSTS certificate is valid for 5 years, after which time candidates are required to sit the SMSTS Refresher course to renew their SMSTS certification

Training will cover relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture among the workforce.

Delegates under the age of 18 must provide written consent from a parent or guardian to successfully attend.

* PLEASE NOTE - It will take approximately 2-3 weeks for the CITB to issue an E-Cert *

Objectives

At the end of the SMSTS training course 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 regards to health, safety, welfare and the environment

Agenda

The CITB SMSTS course will cover the following topics: -

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

Assessment

At the end of the CITB SMSTS course delegates are required to sit an exam paper consisting of 25 questions. There are 18 multiple choice questions (each worth one mark) and 7 questions in multi-response or short written answer format (each worth two marks). The SMSTS exam pass mark is 81% (26 out of 32).

Delegates must attend all 5 days, in accordance with the SMSTS course programme, to achieve the necessary learning objectives and qualify for the SMSTS certificate.

This certificate will expire after five years. In order to remain qualified certificate holders are required to sit the SMSTS two day refresher course to renew their qualification for a further five years.

Who Should Attend?

This 5 day Site Management Safety Training Scheme course 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 the course.

Suggested Progression

Delegates may wish to continue their professional development by completing the NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Contracting Operations Management course.

Accreditation

CITB - Construction Industry Training Board (Site Safety Plus)

Prerequisites

A good understanding of spoken and written English will be necessary in order to attend and complete the course successfully.

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Related Courses

CITB SMSTS Refresher 2 Day Course

First Aid at Work Course

NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate

FAQs

When will I receive my certificate?

CITB certificates are issued electronically via email, and typically take around 2 weeks to be issued. You can also view your results online via the CITB profile at www.citb.co.uk/cards-testing/online-card-checker
Will lunch be Included?

The joining instructions will indicate if lunch is provided for the duration of your course. Should you need to know prior to booking please contact one of our team who will be happy to advise.
When will I receive my Course Joining Instructions?

Course joining instructions are sent 7 to 10 days prior to course commencement. If you book within this time frame they are emailed within 24 hours of the booking being placed.
Do I have to attend all days/sessions?

Full attendance on all days, at the required times stated on your course joining instructions, is compulsory to successfully complete the course.
What time does my course start?

Start and finish times are confirmed on your joining instructions which are issued 7 to 10 days prior to course commencement. Failure to arrive at the requested time may result in the delegate being turned away.
Can I complete a name change on my booking?

Yes, a name change can be completed free of charge providing the delegate being substituted has the required pre-requisites. You can submit your request by emailing our customer service team at training@easybooktraining.co.uk or calling on 01892 543000.
Will I receive a card with my certificate?

CITB do not currently offer a card option in place of the e-cert.
What happens if I fail the course?

If you should fail the course our customer service team will be in contact to discuss your options. Our team will talk through the process to help you achieve the qualification required in the most effective way.