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SMSTS Refresher Course - Project Skills Solutions
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CITB SMSTS Refresher

Open courses

From £345 + VAT

Traditional classroom available UK wide

Group / Onsite

From £225 + VAT

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What is the CITB SMSTS Refresher Course?

If you have previously completed the SMSTS course, your certificate will expire after 5 years. To renew your qualification, you need to complete a SMSTS refresher course. After completing this course you will have updated your knowledge and skills relating to the key responsibilities and accountabilities for members of the construction site Management team.

Your CITB SMSTS course certificate will be renewed and valid for 5 years.

CITB SMSTS Refresher - Key Information

What will I learn on the CITB SMSTS Refresher Course?

As you would have already completed the full SMSTS course, the refresher course focuses more on updating your knowledge and refreshing your understanding of important concepts.

The refresher course will build on previous topics including:

  • Update on Legal and Regulator Changes in health and safety legislation related to construction sites
  • Review of key health and safety concepts such as risk assessment, hazard identification, control measures, accident investigation and subcontractor management
  • Share best practices and lessons learned through looking at real-world examples and case studies
  • Reinforcing your health and safety responsibilities and duties of a site manager or supervisor
  • Refresh risk assessment and management skills, focusing on identifying and mitigating common hazards and risks and the importance of continuous monitoring
  • Review of Construction hazards and Occupational Health

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All of our courses are delivered with the same level of information and support, so you can choose the style of training that best suits your environment.

Our prices include:

  • Certificates

  • Exams

  • Course materials

Open courses

Traditional Classroom

From £345 + VAT

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Benefits

  • 25 courses available

  • Face-to-face learning

  • Interactive group activities

  • Immediate results and feedback

  • Meet others in your industry

Group / Onsite

Trainer comes to you

From £225 + VAT

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Benefits

  • Bespoke to your team

  • Tailored scenarios

  • Familiar learning environment

  • Cost-effective team training

  • Choose your group size

What is the Site Safety Plus Scheme?

The Site Safety Plus Scheme provides the framework for the building, civil engineering and allied industries training and career development. The training follows industry standards and laws to make sure everyone knows the most important safety rules. The CITB SMSTS Refresher course is part of the Site Safety Plus Scheme.

Courses offered within Site Safety Plus include:

  • Health and Safety Awareness (HSA): teaching basic safety on construction sites
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): for supervisors and managers
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher
  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Refresher
  • Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC)

Contact our team today to find out more about the Site Safety Plus Scheme and what CITB courses you or your company could benefit from.

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CITB SMSTS Refresher Course Content

You will cover the following content on the CITB SMSTS Refresher course:

  • The current focus of the Health and Safety Executive’s attention
  • Risk assessment and method statements
  • Construction Site Health, Safety and Welfare
  • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
  • Behavioural safety
  • Occupational health
  • Overview and changes to the current legislation affecting construction

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Assessment and Certification

At the end of the course, you will be required to complete a test that consists of 18 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each and 7 short answer questions worth 2 marks each. You will be given 35 minutes to complete the assessment, and during the last 15 minutes you will be able to use your GE700).

You will receive a digital certificate usually within 2 weeks of completing your course.

What happens if I fail the CITB SMSTS Refresher Assessment?

In the event that delegates fail a CITB assessment paper and they qualify to do a re-sit assessment, the assessment paper can ONLY be taken on the same day.

Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements

You must have an in-date SMSTS certificate  (with no more than 6 months before expiry). You will need a good understanding of spoken and written English to complete the course successfully.

This course has been developed with construction site managers and supervisors in mind, if you have any worries or concerns about your suitability for this course, please call or chat with us online.

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Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the questions we frequently get asked about our CITB SMSTS Refresher training course.

Can I attend the virtual CITB SMSTS course on a smart phone?

As the CITB SMSTS course is a 5-day course, we do not under any circumstances allow delegates to complete the course on a smart phone. The smaller screen size will make following the tutor difficult over 5 days, as well as difficulties completing the interactive parts of the course and assessments. If you do not have access to a device other than a mobile phone to complete the course, contact one of our team to discuss what your options are.

How long does my SMSTS certificate last?

SMSTS certificates are valid for 5 years.

How long does the SMSTS Site Management exam last?

The exam lasts 30 minutes, the first 20 minutes is a closed book exam (which means you can not use any supporting materials, such as the workbook, to help you answer the questions) and in the last 10 minutes of the exam you can look in the 'Construction Site Safety – The comprehensive guide' (GE700) publication and the 'Construction Site Management Delegate Workbook (XA6) (PDF).

How long is the SMSTS examination?

The examination for the SMSTS qualification is 30 minutes long.

What happens if I fail the SMSTS exam and trainer review?

If you have passed the trainer’s review and gained between 71%–77% (25 to 27 out of 30) in the examination or achieved the 80% pass rate but failed the safety critical questions, you may re-sit a different examination.

When will my CITB certificate expire?

The CITB Site Safety Plus suite of courses have 5 year expiry dates on their certificates. This includes the following courses delivered by Project Skills Solutions:
  • Health and Safety Awareness
  • Temporary Works Coordinator
  • SSSTS
  • SSSTS Refresher
  • SMSTS
  • SMSTS Refresher