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Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R)

CITB Site Safety Plus Course
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Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher – SMSTS-R

Course Information

The Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R) is a two-day course for site managers or those intending to progress into a site management role.who have previously passed the full Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course or subsequent refresher course and can provide proof of attendance.

Max delegates: 20 face-to-face, or 12 remote
Duration: 2 days
Entry Requirements
The refresher course is only for delegates who have previously passed the two-day Site Management Safety Traning Scheme (SMSTS) course and can provide proof of successful attendance.

If a delegate cannot provide a copy of their certificate, the CITB online card checker can be used to establish if a delegate currently holds a valid SSSTS certificate. If an individual cannot be located on the system and no evidence of their certificate can be found, they will have to attend the full Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course.

Failure to attend the refresher course prior to the expiry of an existing certificate will require the delegate to re-enter the scheme by completing the full Site Management Safety Training Scheme(SMSTS) course if they wish to remain in the scheme.
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Key Course Details

Course Logistics

Duration: 2 day

Location: For groups - Closed Course Delivered on-site nationwide or remotely

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Minimum numbers: 10

Maximum numbers: 20 classroom / 12 remote

Course Details & Recognition

Cost: Per person - Price on calling

Accreditation: CITB Site Safety Plus Certification

Certificate Validity: 5 years

Funding & Grants

CITB Short Course Grant Code: Automatic - Tier 3 Ref: £120 per person

CITB Support

Ken Wood & Sons Construction have been utilising the services provided by Workforce Skill Support for a number of years now. Their expertise and understanding of the Construction Industries Training requirements and associated advice is invaluable. Every request is dealt with professionally and efficiently whilst understanding our needs and working within budgets. We would highly recommend using Workforce Skills Support for all your training needs.

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How is this course Delivered?

This course is available exclusively for groups and can be delivered in two formats:

Remote closed session – Live tutor-led via Microsoft Teams or Zoom
In-house classroom delivery – We come to your site

Choose your preferred format using the toggles below.

Whichever option you choose, this is a private, closed session for your team only. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.

Maximum numbers: 20 classroom

We come to you
This course is delivered in person at your chosen location, exclusively for your team. (per person charge)

What to expect:

  • Expert trainer on-site
  • Hands-on interaction with your group
  • No travel needed for your staff
  • Certificate of attendance for each participant
  • Each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on exercises. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application.
  • We can arrange a local venue close to your site if preferred
    • Please note: using an external venue may affect the day rate.

Maximum numbers: 12 remote

Live tutor-led session

Delivered remotely for your team only, at a time that suits you. 

What to expect:

  • Private online session for your staff
  • Interactive format with breakout discussion
  • each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on elements. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application — even in a virtual environment.

What are the requirements?

To take part in a remote tutor-led course, you’ll need:

  • Laptop or computer with a working camera – you must remain visible to the tutor throughout the session
  • Microphone and speakers – to interact with the tutor and other delegates
  • Reliable internet connection – essential for participating in the full course
  • Email address – to receive course materials and exam instructions
  • Photographic ID – such as a driving licence or passport
  • Access to Zoom or Microsoft Teams – a meeting link will be sent prior to the course
  • Complete and return - the delegate information form prior to course attendance

Electronic CITB mandatory publications will be e-mailed before the course; hardcopies may be available upon request (please enquire at the booking stage).

Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher – SMSTS-R Course Aims

The aim of the course is to update current industry knowledge as well as give a thorough overview of legislative changes and how they would impact the workplace. The refresher course revisits the topics covered in the previous 5-day SMSTS course.

This refresher is endorsed by Build UK and aims to help site managers to:
  • 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

Learning Outcomes

Delegates taking the SMSTS refresher course should be briefed on the learning outcomes listed below.

  1. Health and safety law
    Describe the purpose of health, safety and environment legislation and the different legislative requirements that must be followed.

  2. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act
    Describe the legal duties of the employer, self-employed and, to a lesser extent, employee, to promote health and safety awareness and effective standards of safety management by every employer.

  3. Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations
    Describe the CDM Regulations that cover the management of health, safety and welfare on construction projects. Identify what they are about, what they require, what needs to be done and by whom.

  4. Health and safety management systems
    Describe the key principles of a health and safety management system, what it should contain and how it should be used.

  5. Risk assessments and method statements
    Describe the importance of risk assessments in ensuring a reduction in workplace accidents.

  6. Induction and training
    Describe the legal requirements for the provision of information and ensure it is tailored for the audience, understood by the audience and specific to the site.

  7. Effective communication
    Describe the importance of good communication on site with all employees, particularly during site induction, and ensuring critical information is conveyed.

  8. Leadership and worker engagement
    Describe the principles of leadership and worker engagement to influence good working practices on site.

  9. Inspection and audit
    Describe the importance of accurately measuring, monitoring and reporting on health and safety within the workplace.

  10. Statutory forms, notices and registers
    Identify the statutory and non-statutory forms, notices, signs and registers used within the building and construction industry and the keeping of records and other details.

  11. Accident prevention, control, reporting and investigation
    Describe why accidents happen, the human factors, trends, causes, impacts and preventative measures required, including reporting and follow through.

  1. Management of health
    Describe the importance of sustaining good health in the workforce and how to plan and maintain suitable practices to prevent the high costs that work-related ill health causes.

  2. Welfare facilities
    Describe the importance of providing suitable welfare facilities and ensuring they comply with the CDM Regulations.

  3. Stress and mental health at work
    Describe the importance of a positive approach to managing mental health issues and reducing the costs to industry.

  4. Drugs and alcohol
    Identify, manage and support individuals affected by drugs and alcohol and understand the legal framework that regulates it.

  5. Control of substances hazardous to health
    Describe the importance of protecting the workforce from exposure to hazardous substances.

  6. Lead
    Describe the implications of lead in buildings, its effect, management and control.

  7. Asbestos
    Describe the risks asbestos poses to health, and the legal requirements required to manage that risk.

  8. Dust and fumes
    Describe the risks posed by inhalation of airborne particles, the control measures used and how to protect the workforce, the public and the environment.

  9. Noise
    Describe the risks that excess noise can place on the employee and the surrounding area, and how to mitigate and manage that risk.

  10. Vibration
    Describe the harmful effects of excessive vibration and how these may be mitigated.

  11. Manual handling
    Describe how to reduce the risk of injury within the workforce, taking into account the task, environment and control measures.

  1. Site organisation
    Describe the requirements to be considered when setting out a construction site.

  2. Fire prevention and control, and dangerous substances
    Define correct fire planning and dangerous substance control, including safe handling and storage. Ensure procedures are in place to manage hazards and risks.

  3. Electrical safety
    Describe the dangers of working on or near to live electrical circuits. Ensure good working practices are in place.

  4. Temporary works
    Describe the requirement to manage temporary works and ensure they are planned, maintained and removed appropriately.

  5. Work equipment and hand-held tools
    Describe the importance of control and management of work equipment on site. Ensure effective planning, risk assessment, training and maintenance are undertaken.

  6. Mobile work equipment
    Describe the effective planning and control of mobile work equipment. Describe the legal obligations of working with mobile work equipment on site.

  7. Lifting operations and equipment
    Describe the legal requirements for lifting operations, equipment and accessories and the steps required to ensure risks are mitigated, planning is undertaken (including selection of equipment) and the correct training and maintenance obligations are met safely and efficiently.

  8. Mobile workforce and driver safety
    Describe the legal framework and guidance that supports the management of health and safety for mobile, lone and out of hours workers, and the potential risks and how to control them. 

  1. Work at Height Regulations
    Describe the risks surrounding working at height and the plans that must be in place to ensure safety.

  2. Working at height
    Describe the risks that exist from working at height, such as working platforms, scaffolds, ladders, flat and pitched roofs and anywhere near fragile materials, openings, holes and roof edges.

  3. Common access equipment
    Describe the health and safety requirements when selecting and using common forms of access equipment.

  4. Scaffolding
    Describe the key safety issues that relate to the use of scaffolds, how to manage scaffolding operations and how to assess suitability of erected scaffolds.

  5. Fall arrest and suspension equipment
    Describe the importance of fall arrest and suspension equipment.

  6. Excavations
    Describe the importance of planning excavations and a safe working practice considering all the elements of the excavation.

  7. Underground and overhead services
    Describe the risk factors of working with underground and overhead services, including how to plan the work and manage risk.

  8. Confined spaces
    Describe what a confined space is, how to risk assess it and how to work safely.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

"SMSTS-R" means the Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher course, which is a renewal training programme for site managers and supervisors in the construction industry in the UK.

The SMSTS-R is a two-day refresher course for site managers and supervisors who have previously completed the full SMSTS course. The course is designed to update candidates on changes to legislation and best practices in construction site safety.

If you hold a valid SMSTS certificate and your certificate is due to expire, you will need to take the SMSTS-R course to renew your certification. It is recommended that you take the course within six months of your certificate's expiration date.

The SMSTS and refresher certificate are valid for five years. After that, you will need to take the SMSTS-R course to renew your certification. You can take the SMSTS-R course as many times as you need to renew your certification.

The SMSTS-R course covers topics such as changes to legislation, best practices in health and safety, risk assessments and method statements, and site management and leadership.

The SMSTS-R course is assessed through a written and multiple-choice exam paper.

The pass mark for the SMSTS-R course is 81%. Candidates who achieve a score of 81% or higher will receive a CITB certificate of achievement.

The SMSTS-R certificate is valid for five years. After five years, candidates will need to complete the SMSTS Refresher course to renew their certificate.

Yes, the SMSTS-R course can be delivered online, but it must be delivered by an accredited training provider who has been approved by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

No, you must have attended a previous 5-day SMSTS course or a subsequent 2-day refresher course to be eligible to attend a 2-day refresher course, and you must have valid certification of previous attendance.

All course material will be provided when you have been successfully booked on the course; this will include the CITB GE700 Construction Site Safety: The Comprehensive Guide, which is included in the course cost.

The Health and Safety in Construction Site Management refresher course is eligible for a Tier 3 Refresher Grant that can be claimed for the same candidate multiple times over a candidates lifetime and has no maximum number of claims.

Find out more about the Grants that can be claimed for this course.

If dates are required for a classroom version of this course, please contact us or call us on 01623 287830 for availability.

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