CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
Who is this Course for?
This course has been designed to assist those who are undertaking site manager or management role within the construction industry or aspiring to become a manager in this sector who will be responsible for managing, monitoring, implementing and reporting in a construction environment.
Why do I need this?
The SMSTS course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers. The Course will cover relevant health, safety and environmental legislation affecting safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. It will give you the knowledge to undertake the management role covering a broad range of topics required to ensure you and your organisation are compliant with your statutory obligations. Undertaking this course will minimise the risks of intervention from enforcing bodies which could result in financial penalties and programme delays to the project.
The course aims:
The Course aims to help site managers:
•manage and implement health, safety, and environmental aspects on-site, in accordance with current legal provisions and within the context of their management role
•implement new guidance and industry best practice
•develop an understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety, welfare and the environment
•recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and environmentally friendly.
The Course consists of 4 modules, which include:
- Module 1 – Legal and Management: this module covers Health and Safety Law, CDM, Safe Systems of Work, Inspection procedures, communication and leadership/worker engagement.
- Module 2 – Health and Welfare: this module covers legislative requirements for management of health, welfare facilities, COSHH, drugs and alcohol, mental health, asbestos, noise, dust, and manual handling.
- Module 3 – General Safety: this module covers site organisation, fire prevention and control, electrical safety, temporary works, plant operations and equipment management.
- Module 4 – High-Risk Activities: This module covers the higher-risk activities faced within the construction industry, such as working at heights and the equipment associated with this type of work, excavations, confined space work, and underground and overhead services.
Where is this Course held?
This Course can be held in a classroom where we can offer dedicated courses to the organisation based at a venue of your choice or we have scheduled courses for individual bookings.
We also deliver these courses remotely via the Zoom cloud meetings platform, no account is required to undertake this method of course delivery and assistance can be provided to support you with this, this is still an interactive way of learning the information necessary to support this role with one of our highly specialised tutors, again we can offer dedicated courses to the organisation based at a venue of your choice or we have scheduled courses for individual bookings.
How long does the SMSTS take to complete?
The course is held over 5 days (A total of 37.5 hours)
Will I be issued a certificate upon successful SMSTS completion?
Yes. On successful completion, the learner will receive an accredited digital CITB certificate. A proof of pass letter can be immediately provided if required upon receipt of the course results from the trainer.
How long is the SMSTS certificate valid?
The certificate is valid for 5 years. There is a 2-day Refresher for this Course.
The refresher course is only for delegates who have previously passed the five-day SMSTS or subsequent refresher course and hold a valid SMSTS certificate. Evidence must be provided to the training provider of their eligibility.
Are there any entry requirements for SMSTS?
There are no formal entry requirements, however, delegates should hold, or be about to hold, the role of a site manager. 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 the site management level.
Is there a CITB levy completion grant attached to this Course?
Yes! There is a £120 grant attached to this Course per delegate. As an ATO, we’d automatically claim this on your behalf.
Is there a progression for this Course?
There are numerous progression courses that could be undertaken to assist you or your organisation with development within a management role, and include:
- NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety Practice
- NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management
- NVQ Level 6 Construction Contracting Operations Management
- NVQ Level 6 Senior Site Inspection
What is the NVQ L6 Occupational Health and Safety Practice
The Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety practice has been designed for people who are responsible for health and safety in their workplace. This is for health and safety professionals and who produce and maintain health and safety management systems within the organisation, this can assist you in achieving grad IOSH membership and CSCS Black Card. Please review our website for further information
What is the NVQ L6 Construction Site Management
The Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Construction Site Management has been designed for people who are responsible for the day to day management of construction sites and implementing their organisational systems. This can boost their careers by becoming a Chartered Member (MCIOB) of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and also achieving the CSCS Black card. This qualification has 2 pathways, which are:
- Pathway 1: Building and Civil Engineering
- Pathway 2: Demolition
What is the NVQ L6 Construction Contracting Operations Management
The Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Construction Contracting Operations Management has been designed for experienced managers in varying roles within the construction industry which may not necessarily be site based and this qualification has 5 pathways to meet your needs. This qualification can boost their careers by becoming a Chartered Member (MCIOB) of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and also achieving the CSCS Black card. The pathways include:
- Pathway 1: Estimating
- Pathway 2: Buying
- Pathway 3: Planning
- Pathway 4: Surveying
- Pathway 5: General
What is the NVQ L6 Senior Site Inspection
The Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Senior Site Inspection is aimed at individuals working in a range of roles in construction. and the built environment and is designed to assess occupational competence in the workplace and monitor project quality, this qualification can lead to a CSCS Black Card.
MCIOB Accreditation
Click here for further information on the Chartered Institute of Building : MCIOB!
How is this NVQ delivered?
The Level 6 NVQs are completed by demonstrating your performance by providing documentary evidence of you carrying out the role for the respective qualification. You will be allocated an assessor who will help build your portfolio, giving you help and guidance throughout your assessment. We will assist you in choosing the correct qualification that meets your job role.
Is there a CITB levy completion grant attached to these NVQs?
Yes! There is a £600 grant attached to this NVQ. As a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), we’d automatically claim this on your behalf.
Why choose Workforce Skills Support
We have highly successful achievement/pass rates for both Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) and the NVQ Level 6 qualifications detailed above. We will also assist you through your learning journey and provide support to each individual and provide all learning materials required, our achievement statistics for the past year are detailed below:
2021 – 2022 – NVQ Level 6 Qualifications – 100% achievement
2021 – SMSTS – 98% Pass Rate
2022 – SMSTS – 98% Pass Rate