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CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

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Course Overview

The CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course is a five-day CITB-accredited training course designed for site managers, project managers, and senior construction professionals responsible for managing health and safety on construction sites.

  • CITB accredited
  • Valid for 5 years
  • Ideal for site managers and senior supervisors
  • Delivered in Letchworth Garden City
  • Accessible for delegates across Hertfordshire
  • Covers construction site health and safety management

CITB SMSTS Course in Letchworth

Delivered in Letchworth Garden City, this CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course provides comprehensive construction health and safety training for individuals responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, and controlling construction site activities. The course covers key areas of site safety management including risk assessments, method statements, construction legislation, workplace hazards, and implementing effective control measures on site.

Delegates will develop a strong understanding of current health and safety legislation affecting the construction and civil engineering industries, while learning how to promote a positive safety culture amongst the workforce. Ideal for site managers, project managers, contracts managers, and experienced supervisors progressing into management roles, the course helps construction professionals improve compliance, reduce risk, and manage site safety more effectively. Upon successful completion, delegates receive a CITB Site Safety Plus certificate valid for five years.

Who Should Attend This Course?

The CITB SMSTS course is ideal for:

  • Site managers responsible for construction site safety
  • Project managers and contracts managers
  • Senior supervisors progressing into management roles
  • Construction professionals overseeing site operations
  • Individuals responsible for planning and controlling construction work
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Classroom Course Dates
Available Spaces: 6
29th
8:30 am
JUNE
Available Spaces: 12
26th
8:30 am
NOVEMBER
Health & Safety at Work Act
CDM Regulations
Risk Assessment
Method Statements
Changes in accepted working practices
Scaffolding
Electricity
Behavioural safety
Excavations
Demolition
Confined Spaces
Management of Occupational Health
Working at Heights
Manage health and safety onsite in accordance with current legal provisions, and within the context of their management of the supervisory role
Develop an understanding of responsibilities and accountability for site health, safety and welfare
Recognise that a safe site can be efficient, economical and productive

Do you have parking available on site?

We have a limited number of free parking available on site – do give us a call to check availability on the day. Letchworth Garden City Train Station is also a 30 minute walk away for those who are travelling longer distances.

Will you provide food and drink?

For all day courses we provide drinks and a cold buffet at lunchtime for courses held at our premises. Please let us know ahead of time any dietary requirements so they can be catered for.

Who will the course benefit?

The course aims to help Site Managers, Agents, and Supervisors. Candidates under the age of 18 must provide written consent from a parent or guardian.

Can you provide more details about the structure and content of the core exercises required for assessment?

The core exercises are designed to evaluate practical understanding and application of health and safety legislation, managers and supervisors’ responsibilities, construction site briefings, and construction site layout. These exercises are integrated into the course to ensure delegates can apply theoretical knowledge in realistic scenarios, preparing them for real-world site management.

What is a CITB SMSTS course?

This is a five-day comprehensive training course delivered at Safety for Business’s Letchworth centre, aligned with the CITB Site Safety Plus scheme. It’s tailored for site managers, project leaders, and experienced supervisors, covering legal, health, welfare, environmental and high-risk safety responsibilities. On successful completion, you’ll receive a CITB SMSTS certificate valid for five years.

Are there entry requirements?

There are no formal qualifications required, but delegates must have a supervisory or managerial role or experience. You’ll need to be able to read, write, and understand English, and bring photographic ID, your National Insurance number, and CITB registration if available.

What facilities are included at the Letchworth centre?

The Letchworth training centre includes parking (limited spaces), lunch and refreshments each day, and class sizes capped at around 12 delegates.

What happens after completing the course?

You’ll receive your CITB Site Safety Plus SMSTS certificate, valid for five years. The certificate must be renewed via a two‑day SMSTS Refresher before expiry.

Course Duration
5 Days
£520.00 + VAT per person

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