{"product_id":"citb-smsts-refresher-smsts-r-online-instructor-led-1","title":"CITB SMSTS Refresher (SMSTS-R) Online (Instructor-led)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the CITB SMSTS Refresher?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-day SMSTS Refresher (SMSTS-R) renews an in-date Site Management Safety Training Scheme certificate for a further five years. It revisits the core principles of the full course and brings managers up to date with changes in legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and industry guidance that have arrived since they last trained. Build UK endorses the refresher as the standard renewal route for construction site managers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is the SMSTS Refresher Suitable For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who holds a valid SMSTS or SMSTS Refresher certificate issued within the last five years. The refresher must be completed before the existing certificate expires – once it has lapsed the full five-day SMSTS course has to be retaken. Proof of the in-date certificate, photo ID and a good standard of English are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included in the SMSTS Refresher?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo days of live instructor-led training over Zoom, with the CITB mandatory publications provided as eBooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive online via Zoom, 08:30 to 16:30 on both days. A laptop or PC with webcam, microphone and speakers, a stable connection and a quiet space are needed for the whole course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegislation and ACOP updates, with discussion of their practical impact on site compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of proposed and impending legislation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIDDOR – accident statistics, costs, causes and management responsibilities in prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe HSE's current focus on construction activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety management systems, policies, plans and performance measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagement of contractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication and consultation – effective toolbox talks and site inductions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehavioural safety, human error and stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSyndicate exercises covering CDM 2015, work at height, COSHH, asbestos, PUWER and LOLER, confined spaces, fire safety and occupational health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssessment \/ Examination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelegates are assessed on participation and on four core exercises, followed by a 35-minute CITB exam of 25 questions with a pass mark of 81%. The GE700 and XA6 publications may be used for the final 15 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn success, the existing CITB Site Safety Plus SMSTS certificate is renewed for five years and issued as a PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\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\/smsts-courses\"\u003eCITB SMSTS courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citb-site-supervisor-safety-training-scheme-refresher-sssts-r\"\u003eCITB SSSTS Refresher (SSSTS-R)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citb-courses\"\u003eCITB courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pragmatic Consulting","offers":[{"title":"20 - 21 Oct 2026","offer_id":58479707849048,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 - 16 Dec 2026","offer_id":58479707881816,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/pragmatic-consulting-logo.webp?v=1789538524","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/citb-smsts-refresher-smsts-r-online-instructor-led-1","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}