SMSTS Training (CITB) - Site Management Training - Online Classroom

Who is the SMSTS course for?

If you’re in a site managerial role or are soon to become a site manager, this course is for you.

What are the benefits of the SMSTS course?

Industry-recognised certificate – having an SMSTS qualification shows employers and clients that you’ve got the skills necessary to safely manage a construction site.
Take your career to new heights – An SMSTS qualification will help you step up into a management role and give you a competitive edge over those that aren’t SMSTS accredited.
Improve safety performance – developing your knowledge and understanding of site safety through the SMSTS course will help you maintain safe working practices.

Module one – Legal and Management

• Health & Safety law
• The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Construction Design Management (CDM)
• The Health & Safety management system
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Site inductions/site communication

Module two – Health and Welfare

• Management of health
• Management of welfare
• Stress/mental health
• Drugs and alcohol
• Dust and fumes
• Noise and vibration
• Manual handling

Module three – General Safety

• Site organisation
• Fire prevention and control
• Electricity
• Plant and work equipment
• Lifting operations and lifting equipment
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Module four – High Risk Activities

• Working at height regulations
• Excavations
• Underground and overhead services
• Confined spaces
• Temporary works

Module five – Environment

• Environmental awareness
• Pollution, waste materials and nuisance

What will you learn?

This course is designed to give you a greater understanding of the skills which will be useful in your new or current role, including:

• Manage and implement health, safety, and environmental aspects on site
• Implement new guidance and industry best practice
• Understand your responsibilities for site health, safety, welfare, and the environment
• Identify that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive, and environmentally friendly