Course:

The SMSTS Refresher course is a 2 day course designed for site managers. It is designed for those with responsibility for managing, monitoring, implementing and reporting in a construction environment. This SMSTS refresher course will enable individuals that currently hold a valid Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate to maintain their certification. To keep certification up to date holders must refresh their skills and knowledge every five years through SMSTS Refresher courses.

The course covers relevant health and safety and environmental legislation affecting safe working in the building, construction and civi 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 among the workforce. 

The SMSTS course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers. 

Scope:

• Manage and implement health, safety and environmental aspects on site, in accordance with current legal provisions and within the context of their management role. 

• Implement new guidance and industry best practice 

• Develop an understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety, welfare and the environment. 

• Recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical productive and environmentally friendly 

There are no formal entry requirements for the course, however, delegates should hold, or be about to hold, the role of site manager. Previous health and safety knowledge is recommended. Those without previous health and safety management experience are recommended to sit the two day SSSTS course. 

Delegates must be competent in written and spoken English necessary for operating efficiently at site management level.