{"product_id":"citb-smsts-letchworth","title":"CITB SMSTS Course in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSite Management Safety Training for Construction Managers in North Hertfordshire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) is the Site Safety Plus course for the people who plan and run construction sites. Across five classroom days it sets out the health, safety and welfare law a site manager answers for, and shows how to put it into practice through planning, risk control, clear briefings and a site layout that keeps work moving safely. A well-run, safe site is treated throughout as one that is also efficient and cost-effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should attend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite managers, project and contracts managers, agents, and senior supervisors preparing to step up into management. It suits anyone who plans, organises and controls construction work. No formal qualifications are needed, but delegates should hold a supervisory or management role or have relevant site experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Health and Safety at Work etc. Act and the CDM Regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk assessment and method statements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges to accepted working practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaffolding and working at height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcavations, demolition and confined spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging occupational health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehavioural safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completion, delegates will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun site health and safety in line with current law and their management duties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain where their responsibility and accountability lie for safety and welfare on site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow how a safe site supports productivity and keeps costs under control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 days (this cohort runs over two days in November and three in December)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore exercises built into the week, covering health and safety law, manager and supervisor duties, site briefings and site layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetence in reading, writing and understanding English, photo ID and your National Insurance number. Delegates under 18 need written consent from a parent or guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eValidity of Award\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is delivered face to face in a classroom at 27 Campus Five, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JF, by Safety For Business, a CITB Approved Training Organisation. Letchworth sits just off junction 9 of the A1(M), close to Hitchin, Baldock and Stevenage. Groups are kept small, and drinks and a cold buffet lunch are provided each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the five days consecutive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot on this cohort. The first two days run on 26 and 27 November and the remaining three on 2, 3 and 4 December 2026. All five days must be attended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I renew my SMSTS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook the 2-day SMSTS Refresher before your certificate expires. If it lapses, the full 5-day course has to be taken again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between SMSTS and SSSTS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSMSTS is the 5-day course for those managing a site. SSSTS is the 2-day course aimed at supervisors and first-line managers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/training-courses-in-hertfordshire-uk\"\u003eAll courses in Hertfordshire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/smsts-courses\"\u003eCITB SMSTS courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citb-site-management-safety-training-scheme-smsts\"\u003eCITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citb-site-management-safety-training-scheme-refresher-smsts-r\"\u003eCITB SMSTS Refresher (SMSTS-R) courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citb-courses\"\u003eCITB courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/construction-engineering-courses\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Engineering courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-safety-care-courses\"\u003eHealth, Safety \u0026amp; Care courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Safety For Business","offers":[{"title":"26 - 27 Nov \u0026 2 - 4 Dec 2026","offer_id":58901405958488,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/sfb-logo-1024x301.png?v=1792668926","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/citb-smsts-letchworth","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}