CITB SMSTS Course in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (Classroom)
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CITB SMSTS Course in Mansfield
This SMSTS block 5 day classroom based course is for you if you are Mansfield on Nottingham based (or are prepared to stay over), and able to take five consecutive week days to complete the CITB benchmark qualification. SMSTS is for anyone considering, or already have, responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff e.g. site manager.
All course materials will be accessible via a dedicated SMSTS online portal which will be emailed to you with your booking confirmation.
SMSTS Classroom Based Course
Delivery Method
This course is delivered in a physical classroom in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8RX with paper based exam.
The SMSTS is a prerequisite qualification for site managers working on a UK construction site. The SMSTS face-to-face course is also taken by project managers, supervisors, business owners and clients. This is because taking the SMSTS course gives you an understanding of the health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on a construction site.
Course fee includes a hard copy of the CITB GE700 technical information relevant to the SMSTS course. Published by CITB, GE700 provides authoritative information on current construction health, safety and environment legislation, guidance and good practice. It is the official supporting publication for the CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
The SMSTS course, or Site Management Safety Training Scheme, is a qualification created by CITB to establish a clear industry-wide standard for the management of health and safety on construction sites. An SMSTS qualification is shown in the Approved Code of Practice for construction regulations, it is considered to be a key requirement for anyone who wants to be a site manager.
Entry Requirements
- To be able to read, write and understand English to a good level. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area
- You will need to provide a valid ID on the first day of the course, such as a copy of your passport or driving licence
- If you need to re-sit the test, you must do this within 90 days of the original course date at an additional charge
RISK & Safety Management Services are an officially accredited CITB course provider for the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), with instructors who do the job and understand the challenges you'll face in the construction environment.
- Taught in a classroom, by expert trainers who know the job and delivered in an engaging format unique to RISK, to ensure the delegates acquire the relevant knowledge and training experience.
- SMSTS is a 5 day course with a paper based exam on day 5
- Certification for the SMSTS course is valid for 5 years.
- To remain certified in this area, you will need to take an SMSTS Refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.
The SMSTS course is for you if you’re considering, or already have, responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff e.g. site manager.
SMSTS Online Course Agenda
This is a highly interactive course taught through case studies, classroom discussion, group work and individual or group presentations. You will need to do some self-study outside the course.
- Current focus of HSE’s attention
- Risk assessments
- Method statements
- CDM Regulations
- Construction Health, Safety and Welfare (CDM part 2)
- Reporting of Accidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR)
- Overview and changes to the current legislation affecting construction to include:
- Work at Height Regulations
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
- Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
- Control of Noise at Work Regulations
- Fire on construction sites including Fire Safety Order
- Construction waste and Site Waste Management
- Theory Test – A number of multiple choice and written questions, currently undertaken in Microsoft Forms to maintain the integrity/confidentiality of the exam process. Delegates must score 81% or more to pass.
At the end of the SMSTS online course you will be able to:
- Implement all health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation affecting your daily work
- Implement new guidance and industry best practice
- State your duties and responsibilities with regards to health, safety, welfare and the environment
Certification for the SMSTS online course is valid for 5 years
To remain certified in this area, you will need to take an SMSTS refresher online course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.
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For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.
For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.
To join online courses, delegates have to log in via a link provided through a computer or laptop with a camera, screen, microphone and access to the internet.
Connection quality is the responsibility of the delegate. If you need to download free video conferencing software please visit our video conferencing software page where you can download the software specified by RISK.
E-learning and Online (Instructor-led) training is more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective.
Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.
Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.
You will instantly receive a confirmation email with your order details and your course login details will follow within one business working day.
Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.
Step 1
Click the 'Buy' or 'Add to cart' button and you will be taken to our payment/booking page where you can choose to pay online now using a debit/credit card or you can pay later by invoice.
Step 2
Once you have paid for your course(s), you will receive an email from our team advising how to begin your training.
Step 3
You will be provided with a username and password which will enable you to access the e-learning portal. Login to start your course, once you have completed and passed the course, you will be able to download and print your certificate straight away.
Established in 1997, RISK is one of the UK’s leading health and safety training providers. RISK is a privately owned, multi-award winning, accredited training provider with a proven track record for successfully delivering NEBOSH Certificate courses, CITB courses IOSH in-company courses, online in a virtual classroom and in-company at locations across the UK.
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