Course Description
Is the Site Management Safety Training Scheme course accredited by an official body?
In most cases the awarding body (CITB) will audit the centre to ensure the correct standard of teaching.
What is the CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme course?
Category: Site-Safety-Plus
Level: Advanced
The CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme qualification covers all relevant legislation affecting safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries.
It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture within the workforce.
It is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all supervisors working on Build UK sites and provides an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues.
It highlights legal responsibilities and the need to promote health and safety to supervise effectively.
At the end of the 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 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 much is the Site Management Safety Training Scheme course?
How long is the CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme certificate valid for?
The CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme course certificate has 5 years validity.
It is recommended that you check with your course tutor for information on CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme refresher courses and their recommended frequency or the next step qualification.
Who is the CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme course designed for?
The CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme course is for project managers, site managers and supervisors, business owners and clients.
You will gain an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on construction sites.
The certificate is valid for 5 years. You will need to take the SMSTS refresher course before your certificate expires.
What subjects does the CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme course cover?
The Health and Safety at Work Act
Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations
Risk assessments/method statements
Recent changes in accepted working practices
Behavioural safety
Management of occupational health
Electricity
Excavations
Working at height
Scaffolding
Demolition
Confined spaces.
How is the CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme course assessed?
Continuous assessment. You need to attend all 5 days - see the Site Safety Plus attendance requirements.
Multiple-choice test.
You must attend the full 37.5 hours of training in order to get the Site Safety Plus certificate. If you can’t attend the full course, you´ll need to enrol and take the course again. You may be charged extra to cover the costs of switching courses.
What certificate do I get for passing the CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme course?
