Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
Overview
This SMSTS course is for project managers, site managers and supervisors, business owners and clients. You will gain an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on construction sites.
The certificate is valid for 5 years. You need to renew this certificate every five years before it expires by attending the SMSTS Refresher course. Otherwise, you’ll need to take the full SMSTS course again.
To gain the Site Safety Plus certificate, you must attend the full 37.5 hours of training. If you can’t attend the full course, you’ll need to enroll and take the course again. You may be charged extra to cover the costs of switching courses. You will also need to pass the exam and take part in the course exercises.
Course Content
- 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
The course also includes publications, registration, certification, lunch and refreshments.
Teaching
This is a highly interactive course taught through case studies, classroom discussion, group work and individual or group presentations. You will need to do some self-study outside of the course.
Assessment
- Continuous assessment
- You need to attend all 5 days – see the Site Safety Plus attendance requirements
- Multiple-choice test
Mandatory Entry Requirements
- Good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.
- A valid form of ID, such as a copy of your passport or driving license. See accepted forms of ID.
Course Duration
Qualifications you gain
CITB renewable 5 year Site Safety Plus certificate
Accredited by:
Course Dates
Week commencing 7th December 2026 (Monday to Friday Block Week)
18th – 22nd January 2027
15th – 20th February 2027
5th – 9th April 2027
17th – 21st May 2027
21st – 25th June 2027
26th – 30th July 2027
6th – 10th September 2027
18th – 22nd October 2027
29th November – 3rd December 2027
Grants and Funding –Â Grants are available for eligible employers. For more information please visit the CITB Grants page