WHAT IS AN SMSTS TRAINING COURSE?

This CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme course aka SMSTS Course provides delegates with all the knowledge required to manage a safe construction site.

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• Implement health, safety, welfare and environmental policies into the site
• Implement new guidance and industry best practice
• Understand their duties and responsibilities on-site

The CITB SMSTS training course has wide and varied content which assists in ensuring that delegates are equipped to deal with managing a construction site. Some of the topics taught include:

• Site set up
• Risk assessments
• Scaffolding
• Demolition
• Evacuations

When managing any site it is important to maintain clear, effective communication with all employees. This can help to maintain the high standards required on a construction site. There are a lot of topics covered by the tutor during this SMSTS course including understanding duties under various legislations.

How long is the CITB SMSTS Course?

The  SMSTS course takes 5 days. During this time, the SMSTS course covers health and safety, risk assessments as well as new legislations. By the end of the course, site managers should be able to implement any new legislations, industry best practice as well as being able to state their duties with regards to health and safety. The course enables the delegate to have a better understanding of the legal, moral and social responsibilities of their role.

What will I gain through Site Manager Training?

Upon successful completion of this 5 day SMSTS Training Course, the delegate will be given a certificate to show they have completed the course. The SMSTS certificate acknowledges that the delegate has been given effective health and safety knowledge to manage a site.

Once the initial SMSTS certificate has expired, the delegate is able to complete an SMSTS Refresher course. This SMSTS Refresher training is 2 days in duration and covers changes to UK legislation which have come into effect as well as refreshing all the previous course information. Once this course has been completed the delegate will receive a new SMSTS Certificate.

The SMSTS course is essential for managers and is run across the UK, making it easy for anyone to attend a course. If you are still wondering ‘what is SMSTS?’ you can contact us on 01892 543000

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