SMSTS - Site Management Safety Training Scheme

About the Course

The Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) is a 5 day course deemed the minimum requirement for site managers to hold.  The course provides the learners with all the skills they need to effectively manage the safety aspects of a construction site.

This course is suitable for; site managers, construction directors, project directors, quantity surveyors, site agents and anyone who is responsible for planning, organising, controlling and monitoring a construction workforce.

Course Content:

During the 5 days learners will cover the following:

• The Health and Safety at Work Act
• Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015
• Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Recent changes in accepted working practices
• Behavioural safety
• Management of occupational health
• Electricity
• Excavations
• Working at Height
• Scaffolding
• Demolition
• Confined Space

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to take a refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.

How long is the SMSTS course?

The SMSTS course is completed over 5 days

How will I be assessed?

In order to successfully complete the course you will need to take part in the sessions involved and pass a multiple choice and written paper.

How much does the course cost?

£500 +vat