SMSTS Training (CITB) - Site Management Training

Introduction

The CITB Site Safety Plus Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) health and safety course is one of the most highly regarded training courses within the construction industry available for site managers and supervisors.

The SMSTS training course helps site managers (and anyone wanting to become a site manager) to develop a better understanding of the legal, moral and social responsibilities of their role, and to manage health and safety on site in accordance with current legal provisions. Courses are carried out by our fully trained HSE/CITB accredited instructors and the training will be of a high quality standard throughout. All instructors possess the NEBOSH Construction Certificate as minimum.

Course Aims
 
Employees taking on a management role have a vital part to play in site safety. They need the right knowledge and the right attitude which demands proper training in the management techniques required in the Approved Code of Practice for the construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations as a demonstration of competence in the role of site manager.

Duration

5 days

Assessment

A multi choice assessment is conducted at the end of the training.

Who should attend

It is intended for project managers, site managers and supervisors as well as proprietors of small to medium companies. Client-based personnel also benefit by attending the course. The course is also intended for people that want to develop as a Site Manager.

Course Content

The SMSTS training course covers The Health & Safety at Work Act and the regulations relevant to the Construction Industry (and other workplaces), including:

• Site Set Up
• CDM
• Risk Assessment
• Method Statements
• Scaffolding
• Electricity
• Excavations
• Demolition
• Confined Spaces.

Course Materials

All course materials required are provided and will be made available to you on the day.

Entry Requirements

None  

Certification

The training is carried out in accordance with Nationally Accredited Standards, leading to each delegate being issued a certificate of attainment from the CITB Construction Skills.