CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R)

A SMSTS Refresher course serves as a vital update and continuation for those who have previously completed the Site Management Safety Training Scheme and are looking to renew their certification. This condensed course is meticulously designed to refresh and enhance the existing knowledge and skills of construction site managers, forepersons, and anyone in charge of managing safety on construction projects. Its primary goal is to update participants on the latest changes in legislation and best practices, reinforcing the importance of a proactive safety culture and the legal, moral, and social responsibilities associated with construction site management. Participants dive back into critical topics such as risk assessments, method statements, and current health and safety laws, ensuring they remain at the forefront of safety management excellence in the ever-evolving construction industry.

Delve into the SMSTS Refresher Course online and refresh your expertise in construction site safety from anywhere, anytime. This online version of the refresher course offers the convenience of updating your safety management skills without the need to attend in-person sessions. Ideal for busy professionals, the online course format enables you to integrate seamlessly into your schedule allowing for greater flexibility.

The online SMSTS Refresher course covers all the essential updates on health and safety legislation, risk management, and best practices in site safety, just as its classroom counterpart does. Through a combination of interactive content, virtual discussions with instructors, and downloadable resources, participants receive a comprehensive revision of the critical topics necessary for maintaining a safe construction site. This includes the latest on legislative changes, effective risk assessment techniques, and proactive safety culture enhancement.

Participants can expect a series of engaging modules that reiterate the responsibilities of site managers in upholding health and safety standards, with periodic SMSTS mock tests to assess understanding and retention. The course culminates in an online assessment, successful completion of which will renew your SMSTS certification. This online format not only reaffirms your commitment to maintaining high safety standards but also adapts to modern learning environments, ensuring you are well-equipped to lead with confidence and compliance in the evolving construction industry.

What can I expect from a SMSTS Refresher course? 

Participants in the SMSTS Refresher course will gain comprehensive knowledge on:

• Recent developments in construction legislation, including changes in health, safety, welfare, and environmental regulations that directly impact site management responsibilities.
• The latest industry best practices and updated guidance, ensuring that site managers are equipped to meet current safety standards and legal requirements effectively.
• In-depth exploration of new legislative requirements and evolving working practices, with a focus on practical measures for their implementation on construction sites.
• Strategies to enhance and consolidate understanding of the critical responsibilities and accountability for site health, safety, welfare, and environmental management.
• Reinforcement of key safety management principles covered in the initial SMSTS cour-se, with an emphasis on how to apply these in the context of current industry challenges.
• Interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises designed to refresh and update the participants’ knowledge, enabling them to continue effectively managing and monitoring safety standards on-site.
• Techniques for fostering a positive health and safety culture on construction sites, emphasising the importance of leadership in promoting safe and compliant working environments.

This two-day course ensures that site managers not only renew their certification but also gain the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to new safety challenges, maintaining their effectiveness in overseeing safe and legally compliant construction operations.

Are there any entry requirements for the SMSTS Refresher course? 

This course is intended for individuals who have previously completed the full Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course. Participants will be required to send evidence of a valid SMSTS certificate.

It is essential that the original five-day SMSTS certification is renewed before it expires every five years through this refresher course. If a participant's certificate has expired beyond the acceptable renewal window, they will need to retake the full SMSTS course instead of just the refresher.

Additionally, since the course material is delivered in English, a good understanding of spoken and written English is necessary to effectively comprehend the course content and participate in discussions and assessments. Some training providers may also recommend that participants have ongoing experience in managing safety in a construction environment to ensure that the refresher content is relevant and immediately applicable.

Overall, these entry requirements are designed to ensure that all attendees are at a similar level of understanding and capability, facilitating an effective learning environment where advanced topics can be quickly revisited and updated.

The SMSTS Refresher course is assessed through a combination of methods designed to evaluate the participant's understanding and ability to apply the course content in real-world situations. The assessment typically includes:

• Continuous Assessment: Throughout the course, instructors may assess participants based on their engagement, participation in discussions, practical exercises and SMSTS mock tests. This ongoing assessment aims to ensure that participants are actively involved and understand the material as the course progresses.
• Multiple-Choice Test: At the end of the course, participants are usually required to complete a multiple-choice test. This test covers key topics discussed during the course, including health and safety law, site set-up, risk assessments, method statements, and effective management of health and safety on site.
• Project/Case Study: In some instances, participants might be tasked with completing a project or case study that demonstrates their ability to apply the course principles to a hypothetical or real construction site scenario. This assessment method, if applied, allows for a more in-depth evaluation of the participant's understanding and application skills.

Passing these assessments is crucial for obtaining the SMSTS-R certificate, which is valid for five years. After this period, participants must undertake another refresher course to keep their certification up to date.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded a Certificate for the CITB SMSTS-R, which remains valid for a period of 5 years.

To maintain the validity of your qualification, it's essential to complete the 2-day SMSTS Refresher course before your current SMSTS certificate expires, as there is no grace period offered.

Delegates are required to attend all sessions in accordance with the course programme (regardless of the delivery method undertaken) to achieve the necessary learning objectives to qualify for the certificate. If this is not possible, the delegate must enrol on a new course and retake the full five-day course.