CITB Site Manager’s Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Objectives:

Delegates will develop an understanding of their responsibilities and accountability for health, safety and welfare on construction sites.  They will also understand that a safe site is efficient and productive, benefiting everyone including employers which can contribute to securing future contracts.

Duration:

Course duration is 5 days

Who Should Attend?

This 5 day  CITB Site Safety Plus course designed for site managers, or aspiring site managers. It is designed for those with responsibility for managing, monitoring, implementing and reporting in a construction environment.

Course Content:

The course covers all relevant health and safety legislation pertaining to building, civil engineering, and construction work including new build, refurbishment and demolition.

Delegates will understand the site manager’s role and responsibilities regarding health, safety and welfare.  They will learn how to effectively apply their health and safety knowledge in the workplace and will be able to develop and maintain a strong health and safety ethos within the workplace.

Delegates will learn about construction and general health and safety management legislation, including Health and Safety at Work Act, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) regulations.

Risk assessment and the principles of prevention form the foundation of the course.  Emphasis is placed on communication skills and promotion of worker engagement, including preparation of an induction.

Occupational health is covered to ensure delegates understand the importance of managing exposure to substances, vibrations, noise and dust.  Delegates will undertake project work relevant to site management including site set up and preparation on site rules.

Outcomes:

This is a highly interactive course delivered by means of case studies, classroom discussion and group work. Delegates will be continuously assessed and required to successfully complete a multiple-choice test.  100% attendance is required for eligibility for the final test.  Successful delegates will be issued with a certificate valid for 5 years, after which a SMSTS Refresher course may be undertaken.

The United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG) recognises this course as meeting the required standard for all managers working on UKCG sites.

This Site Manager’s Safety Training Scheme is listed in the Construction Training Directory. Delegates’ achievements will be listed on the Construction Training Register.

Delegate Preparation:

There are no formal entry requirements, however, delegates should hold, or be about to hold, the role of a site manager. Previous health and safety knowledge is recommended. Those without previous health and safety management experience are recommended to sit the two-day SSSTS course. Delegates must be competent in written and spoken English necessary for operating efficiently at site management level.

Delegates must renew this qualification every five years by attending the SMSTS Refresher course.

Delegates must provide valid ID on the first day of the course, such as a passport or driving license.

By booking onto this course delegates are aware of the recommendations as detailed above.

Refreshments:

Hot and cold drinks available when delivered at a Sanctus Training venue.

Mandatory course materials:

CITB Publications and registration £167.75 – chargeable at point of booking (VAT exempt).