CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

In a nutshell

If you’re responsible for the health and safety of everyone on-site, this course could prove invaluable. It gives you guidance on making sure all operations are carried out in accordance with current law, and looks at accountability for health, safety and welfare of employees working on site.

This course is for...

…those who want to gain up to date knowledge of current legislation and safe working practices in the built environment and construction industries

…anyone who has or is about to take on management responsibilities

…understanding your legal responsibilities relevant to your work activities

...those looking to progress from the Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

Course content

This 5-day course covers the following topics:

• The Health and Safety at Work Act
• Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015
• Site set-up
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Working at heights
• Scaffolding
• Electricity
• Excavations
• Demolition
• Working in confined spaces
• Recent changes in accepted working practice

You’ll be assessed on your participation throughout the course, including group tasks and a 25-question exam with multiple choice questions and short written answers.

Full attendance of the 5 days is mandatory.

On successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate valid for 5 years.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however candidates should hold, or be about to hold, the role of a site manager. Previous health and safety knowledge will be an advantage.

Those without previous training in health and safety are recommended to complete the Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) prior to undertaking the Management course.

Candidates must be competent in written and spoken English necessary for operating efficiently at site management level.

Additional information

The standard cost for this course is £650.

This course is also available as part of a Personal Learning Account (PLA). PLA is an initiative from the Welsh Government which offers people the chance to access free, part-time courses with flexible and convenient learning that fits around their existing lifestyle (subject to eligibility). If you are aged over 19, living in Wales, in employment and earning less than £30,596 a year and wish to apply for this course as part of the PLA initiative, please take a look at the PLA option on our website.