CITB Site Manager’s Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R)

Objectives:

To appreciate recent developments in construction legislation and health and safety best practice. Updating of the latest requirements for managing contractors and sub-contractors, including promotion of worker engagement and recognising the importance of communication between contractors on-site.

Duration:

Course duration is 2 days

Who Should Attend?

This Site Safety Plus Refresher provides project managers, site managers and supervisors, business proprietors and client-based personnel with the knowledge and skills to enable them to ensure healthy and safe conditions for construction site employees. The course would also benefit buyers and quality assurance personnel.

Course Content:

The course is designed to update the delegate with all relevant health and safety legislation pertaining to building, civil engineering, and construction work including new build, refurbishment and demolition.

Delegates will be trained to understand and recognise measures that will assist in the practical implementation of responsibilities established by new legislation, and new working practices.

Outcomes:

This is a highly interactive course delivered by means of case studies, classroom discussion and group work. Delegates will be continuously assessed and required to successfully complete a multiple-choice test. 100% attendance is required for eligibility for the final test. Successful delegates will be issued with a certificate valid for 5 years, after which another SMSTS Refresher course may be undertaken.

The United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG) recognises this course as meeting the required standard for all managers working on UKCG sites.

This Site Manager’s Safety Training Scheme Refresher is listed in the Construction Training Directory. Delegates’ achievements will be listed on the Construction Training Register.

Delegate Preparation:

Delegates must have a good understanding of spoken and written English and must hold a valid SMSTS certificate. Delegates will need to demonstrate a strong commitment to the course including some self-study.

Delegates must provide valid ID on the first day of the course, such as a passport or driving licence.

Refreshments:

Hot and cold drinks available when delivered at a Sanctus Training venue.

Mandatory course materials:

CITB Publications and certification £134.75 – chargeable at point of booking (VAT exempt).