Course overview
Sheffield’s construction sector continues to grow, from city-centre regeneration to large-scale residential and industrial developments across South Yorkshire. Strong safety leadership is essential to support this progress. Our Sheffield SMSTS course provides supervisors, site managers, and team leaders with the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage health and safety confidently, comply with UK legislation, and maintain safe, well-organised construction sites. Whether you’re developing into a management role or strengthening existing responsibilities, this accredited programme gives you the competence and confidence to lead effectively.
Course Programme
The Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) is one of the most respected construction safety qualifications in the UK. It is widely recognised by contractors, principal contractors, and local authorities as essential for those responsible for supervising or managing construction operations.
Delivered over five days at our Sheffield training centre, the course provides a thorough understanding of legal duties, practical risk management, and industry best practice. Real examples from active UK sites help you apply the learning directly to your day-to-day responsibilities.
This programme is ideal for experienced supervisors, new managers, and anyone looking to formalise their health and safety responsibilities within a leadership role.
Course Content & Overview
Across the five days, you will cover a wide range of essential topics, including:
- Health and Safety at Work Act and supporting regulations
- Construction (Design and Management) – CDM Regulations
- Creating and reviewing risk assessments and method statements
- Current best practice and changes in safety standards
- Behavioural safety and building a positive safety culture
- Managing occupational health risks on site
- Electrical safety and temporary works awareness
- Excavation and groundworks risks
- Working at height and fall-prevention measures
- Safe scaffolding installation and inspections
- Demolition planning and high-risk activity management
- Confined space hazards and emergency arrangements
The course blends tutor-led learning, discussions, exercises, and applied examples to deepen your understanding of safe construction management.
Entry Requirements
This course is taught in English only. All delegates must have a good level of written and spoken English to complete the learning and assessments effectively. Please contact us if you have any questions about suitability.
Course Materials
All delegates receive the official CITB Construction Site Safety GE700 publication, along with supporting handouts. These materials are yours to keep and offer valuable long-term guidance for managing safety on site.
Assessment
To successfully complete your SMSTS qualification, you must:
- Attend all five training days
- Participate in group activities and classroom tasks
- Complete daily knowledge checks
- Pass the final multiple-choice examination
The course is highly interactive, helping you build practical confidence and apply key principles to real site scenarios.
Qualification & Renewal
Upon successful completion, you will receive the CITB Site Safety Plus SMSTS Certificate, which is valid for five years. This qualification is widely required across the construction industry for management-level roles.
To renew your certificate, you must complete the 2-day SMSTS Refresher Course before your current certificate expires.
Online Live SMSTS Training
Our Online Live SMSTS Training offers a modern, flexible, and highly effective way to complete your CITB qualification. Delivered through an interactive virtual classroom, this method covers the full CITB syllabus and leads to the exact same SMSTS certificate as traditional in-person training.
Led in real time by a CITB-approved tutor, the course allows you to take part in group discussions, join breakout activities, ask questions freely, and learn collaboratively—mirroring the engagement of a physical classroom but with added convenience. Many delegates prefer this method for its efficiency, accessibility, and seamless learning experience.
- Live, tutor-led sessions delivered via secure video conferencing
- Fully CITB-approved and identical in content to classroom SMSTS courses
- Ideal for managers working across multiple projects or locations
- Digital course materials provided for easy access and revision
This approach offers maximum flexibility without compromising training quality, allowing you to complete the SMSTS course from any location while receiving expert, real-time support.
What You’ll Need for Online Training
Joining the live online course is simple. To get started, you’ll need:
- A laptop or desktop computer (tablets may work but are not recommended)
- A stable internet connection
- A webcam (built-in or external)
- A microphone or headset for clear communication
Getting set up is easy—just click your joining link, check your audio and video, and you’re ready to begin. Our team is available to help with any technical questions before your course starts.
Tutors
Our Sheffield SMSTS courses are delivered by experienced CITB-approved trainers with real construction industry backgrounds. They use practical examples, clear explanations, and an engaging teaching style to help you develop confidence and competence throughout the course.
CITB Grants Available
If your business is registered with the CITB Levy, you may be eligible to claim £240 in CITB grant funding towards the cost of your SMSTS course (subject to approval).
Grant process:
Delegates will be asked to provide:
- Company name
- Registered business address
- CITB Levy number
CITB pays the grant directly to the employer after successful completion.
Group Booking Discounts
We offer a 25% discount on group bookings of three or more delegates. This is ideal for companies looking to upskill several managers or supervisors at the same time and strengthen safety standards across their workforce.
In-House Training
We can deliver in-house SMSTS training at your workplace or site office anywhere in Sheffield or South Yorkshire. This allows your team to train together in a familiar environment and tailor discussions to your organisation’s projects.
Requirements include:
- A minimum of 6 delegates
- A suitable training room with the necessary facilities
Location – SMSTS Training in Sheffield
Our Sheffield SMSTS training venue is ideal for delegates travelling from across the region, including:
- Sheffield City Centre
- Rotherham
- Barnsley
- Chesterfield
- Doncaster
- Hillsborough
- Ecclesfield
- Meadowhall
- Worksop
- Dronfield
The venue is easy to reach via public transport and major road links, with parking and local amenities close by.
Book Your SMSTS Course in Sheffield
Take the next step in your construction management career with an industry-recognised SMSTS qualification.
Secure your place on our upcoming SMSTS Course in Sheffield today, or contact our team for support with booking, grant funding, or online training options.
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