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Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R)

CITB Site Safety Plus Course
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CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme SMSTS

Duration: 2 days

Minimum Numbers: 5 (Individuals can be booked onto our remote open course schedule)

Maximum Numbers: 20 classroom / 12 remote

Location: Closed Course Delivered on-site nationwide, Closed course delivered remotely or our Open Course schedule that can be booked for individuals remotely

Cost: Per person - Price on calling

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Accreditation: CITB Site Safety Plus

Certificate Validity: 5 years

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

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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How is this course Delivered?

This course can be delivered in the following ways:

In-house classroom  - a dedicated course dedicated for the employer for a group of their employees to attend at their preferred location (per person charge)

Our in-house, classroom-based courses are conducted at our fully equipped training venue in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. This location offers a professional, accessible environment, complete with disabled parking and accessible facilities to ensure a comfortable experience for all participants.

Both individuals and companies can book courses through our website or by calling us directly. With flexible scheduling options, it’s easy to find a session that suits your needs.

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. Our Mansfield venue is designed to support a positive and inclusive learning experience for everyone.

Remote open course – individuals booked on our open course schedule

Remote closed course – a dedicated course dedicated for the employer for a group of their employees to attend the same dates (per person charge)

Our open courses are delivered remotely, allowing participants to join from anywhere in the country without needing to travel to a physical venue. This flexible course delivery is ideal for individuals and teams looking to gain skills in a convenient, accessible way.

Both individuals and companies can easily book courses through our website or by calling us directly. Whether you're joining solo or registering multiple team members, our bookings team members ensures a streamlined booking process and a hassle-free experience.

Each course session combines interactive lessons with opportunities for real-time questions and discussions, making it engaging and informative. With expert instructors guiding the way, participants benefit from professional insights and practical knowledge tailored to real-world applications.

What are the requirements?

CITB Courses can now be taken remotely allowing for candidates to undertake training online by working with their tutor in an online meeting in the same way they would in a classroom setting. CITB has also introduced remote courses where candidates can take training courses on their own using online resources.

  • The course must be accessed on a laptop or computer.

  • The Laptop or Computer must have a camera function. Delegates must be visible to the tutor throughout the course.

  • The Laptop or Computer requires a microphone and speakers to enable interaction between delegates, the tutor, and other delegates.

  • A second screen for your Laptop or Computer will be advantageous for accessing the course information (Not Mandatory).

  • Delegates that work for the same organisation can attend the course together, provided the course is accessed by individual laptops or computers and they can separate in to different locations to undertake the exam paper at the end of the course.

  • Access to reliable internet is an essential requirement and is the responsibility of each attendee.

  • You will require access to an email address to receive course materials and exercise documentation.

  • You MUST provide Photographic ID to the tutor at the start of the course, this must be the original Idenification and not a photocopy or photo (driver's license, passport, CSCS/CPCS Card etc.). For additional information select the link for acceptable identification types: Photographic ID guidance information.

  • Be able to access “Zoom Cloud Meetings” (a link to the meeting will be provided by the center).

  • You must 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:
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • 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

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.

Find out more about our Booking Terms & Conditions.

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