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- CITB SMSTS Course
- Team Valley Trading Estate, 2 The Dukeries, Dukesway West, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0PNView on a map
- Mon 21 Sept - Fri, 25 Sept 2026
- 08:00 - 16:00
- £515.00 £485.00+ VAT per delegate
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CITB SMSTS Course
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Managing a construction site brings legal, practical and safety responsibilities that don't leave much room for guesswork, which is why the CITB SMSTS Course remains the industry-standard qualification for site management. Delivered over five full days, it builds a comprehensive understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation, along with the practical judgement needed to apply it on real sites. Anyone managing construction projects specifically should also look at the Online CDM Regulation Awareness Course (Remote Learning), since CDM duties feature heavily within the SMSTS syllabus but deserve deeper attention in their own right.
Because the course carries such a broad scope, from scaffolding and excavations through to confined spaces and demolition, it naturally overlaps with several more specialist courses. Site managers keen to build supervisory capability across their teams often pair this course with the CITB SSSTS Course for first-line supervisors, giving an organisation consistent safety standards across every level of site management.
For those with wider organisational responsibility, this course also complements the CITB Health and Safety for Directors Course, ensuring board-level accountability matches the operational standards being set on site. Site managers looking to deepen their technical knowledge further sometimes progress onto the NEBOSH National General Certificate once their SMSTS qualification is in place, building a genuinely rounded health and safety skill set.
Attendance across all five days is required to meet the learning objectives and qualify for certification, which expires after five years, at which point the SMSTS two-day refresher course renews the qualification for a further five years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 [email protected] 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.
How long is the CITB SMSTS Course, and do I need to attend every day?
It runs over five full days, and attendance across all five is required to meet the learning objectives and qualify for the certificate.
How do I renew my SMSTS certificate?
The certificate expires after five years. To renew it for a further five years, you'll need to complete the SMSTS two-day refresher course.
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