Courses

The SMSTS training scheme is essential for individuals with site management accountability, in businesses providing services or construction/ civil engineering sites.
The CITB SMSTS qualification is a recognized qualification outlined in the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) for the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007 (CDM) (Demonstration of competence, Appendix 4).

Course Objective

To provide delegates with the skills and knowledge to perform their duties to the standards prescribed by City & Guilds and in-line with the Confined Space Regulations 1997, therefore safeguard themselves and others.

Course Objectives

To provide delegates with the skills and knowledge to allow them:

• To implement all health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation which affects them during their daily work
• Implement new guidance and industry best practice
• State their duties and responsibilities with regards to health, safety, welfare and the environment

Course Content

The SMSTS course is designed to cover The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the other regulations relevant to the construction industry and includes:

• To implement all health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation which affects them during their daily work
• Site set-up
• Risk assessments
• Method statements
• Working at height; Scaffolding
• Electricity; Excavations
• Demolition
• Confined Spaces
• Accepted working practices in the construction environment

Assessment

At the end of the course delegates will undertake:

• Multiple-choice assessment paper, taken on the final training day
• Tutor assessment and final project
• Practical assessment at end of course

Successful participants will be awarded a CITB SMSTS certificate.