This SMSTS course is for project managers, site managers and supervisors, business owners and clients responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff and workforce. SMSTS courses cover all relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. You will gain an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on construction sites.
Course Content
· 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
The course also includes course books, registration and certification.
Course Entry Requirements
Delegates must be fluent in written and spoken English and hold a managerial construction role.
Exam
Assessment will by an exam paper and the completion of core exercises and a case study. The examination demonstrates to external bodies that the certificate is only awarded to successful delegates following both an assessment and examination. Delegates are expected to be interactive during the course.
Certification
It takes approximately 6-8 weeks for the CITB to issue certification. This CITB Certificate will be valid for 5 years.