CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

The United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG) recognises the SMSTS training course as meeting the required standard for all managers working on UKCG sites. This course is designed for Construction managers, project managers, site managers and supervisors as well as proprietors of small to medium sized companies. Clients, Principal Designers and other construction professionals would also benefit from attending this course.

What is the CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Course overview

The United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG) recognises the SMSTS training course as meeting the required standard for all managers working on UKCG sites. This course is designed for Construction managers, project managers, site managers and supervisors as well as proprietors of small to medium sized companies. Clients, Principal Designers and other construction professionals would also benefit from attending this course.

Course structure

  • The Health and Safety at Work Act
  • Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations
  • Risk assessments/method statements
  • Recent changes in accepted working practices
  • Behavioural safety
  • Management of occupational health
  • Electricity
  • Excavations
  • Working at height
  • Scaffolding
  • Demolition
  • Confined spaces.

Course information

Duration: 5 days

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, however, delegates should hold, or be about to hold, the role of a site manager or equivilent. 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. 

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Assessment and examination

This is a highly interactive course delivered by means of case studies, classroom discussion, group work and individual/group presentations. In addition you will be required to undertake some self-study outside of the course. You will be continuously assessed and required to successfully complete a multiple-choice test.

Qualifications & certification

Upon successfully completing the course you will be awarded a CITB Site Safety Plus certificate. This qualification must be renewed every five years by attending the SMSTS Refresher course.