CITB Site Manager’s Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R)

Objectives:

To appreciate recent developments in construction legislation and health and safety best practice. Updating of the latest requirements for managing contractors and sub-contractors, including promotion of worker engagement and recognising the importance of communication between contractors on-site.

Duration:

Course duration is 2 days

Who Should Attend?

The Site Management Safety Training Scheme – Refresher (SMSTS-R) is a two-day course for delegates who have previously passed the full Site management safety training scheme (SMSTS) course or subsequent refresher course, and can provide proof of attendance.

Course Content:

The course is designed to update the delegate with all relevant health and safety legislation pertaining to building, civil engineering, and construction work including new build, refurbishment and demolition.

This course will bring health and safety knowledge up-to-date, as well as giving a thorough overview of the legislative changes and their impact in the workplace. The course provides an opportunity to revisit the wide range of topics from the previous five-day course. Delegates will be trained to understand and recognise measures that will assist in the practical implementation of responsibilities established by new legislation, and new working practices.

Delegates will be trained to understand and recognise measures that will assist in the practical implementation of responsibilities established by new legislation, and new working practices.

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 another 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 Refresher is listed in the Construction Training Directory. Delegates’ achievements will be listed on the Construction Training Register.

Delegate Preparation:

The refresher course is only for delegates who have previously passed the five-day SMSTS or subsequent refresher course, and hold a valid SMSTS certificate. Evidence must be provided to the training provider of their eligibility. Delegates must complete this refresher before the certificate expires otherwise will need to re-take the full 5-day course.

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

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 certification £134.75 – chargeable at point of booking (VAT exempt).