Who is this course for?
This course was designed to assist those who have previously completed a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). Candidates can also undertake this course after a previous refresher course and wish to retain this qualification and maintain professional standards within the construction sector.
Why do I need this?
Build UK endorses the SMSTS Refresher course as the standard training for all construction managers. The course aims to bring the health and safety knowledge of candidates up to date and give a thorough overview of the legislative changes and their impact on the workplace. The course provides an opportunity to revisit the wide range of topics from the previous five-day course.
The course aims:
•improve awareness of recent developments in construction, legislation and health, safety, welfare and environmental issues
•identify measures that will assist the practical implementation of responsibilities established by new legislation and working practices
•implement new guidance and industry best practice
•consolidate their understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety, welfare and the environment.
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 the 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 & overhead services.
Where is this course held?
This course can be held in a classroom. Here we can offer dedicated courses to each organisation. We have scheduled courses for individual bookings based at a venue of your choice.
We also deliver these courses remotely via the Zoom iCloud 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 Refresher take to complete?
The course is held over 2 days (A total of 15 hours)
Will I be issued a certificate upon successful SMSTS Refresher 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 Refresher certificate valid?
The certificate is valid for 5 years.
Are there any entry requirements for SMSTS?
The refresher course is only for delegates who have passed the five-day SMSTS or subsequent refresher course and hold a valid SMSTS certificate. Candidates must provide evidence to the training provider of their eligibility.
Suppose a delegate cannot provide a copy of their certificate. In that case, the online card checker can be used to establish if a delegate currently holds a valid SMSTS certificate.
Suppose an individual cannot be located on the system and no evidence of their certificate can be found. In that case, they will have to attend the full 5-day SMSTS course.
Failure to attend the refresher course prior to the expiry of an existing certificate will require delegates to re-enter the scheme by completing the full 5-day SMSTS course if they wish to remain in the scheme.
Is there CITB levy completion grant attached to this course?
Yes! There is a £60 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 including:
- 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 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.
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. 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
For further information on the Chartered Institute of Building, please click here: MCIOB!
How is this NVQ delivered?
The Level 6 NVQ’s 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 NVQ’s?
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-R – 100% Pass Rate
2022 – SMSTS-R – 100% Pass Rate