Course overview
Designed for those who have previously completed the full SMSTS course, this refresher ensures your qualification remains current and valid. The course maintains your expertise in construction site safety while highlighting new regulations and the current focus of health and safety within the sector.
Who Should Attend?
The CITB SMSTS Refresher course is specifically designed for:
- Site managers who previously passed the five-day SMSTS course
- Construction site managers with an existing certificate approaching expiry
- Project managers responsible for safety responsibilities on construction sites
- Professionals who need to renew their SMSTS qualification
- Anyone holding an SMSTS certificate that expires within the next 6 months
Entry Requirements
To enrol on the SMSTS Refresher training course, candidates must:
- Provide proof of their current SMSTS certificate (which must still be valid)
- Complete the course before their existing certificate expires
- Have a good understanding of spoken and written English
- Possess experience working in a site management role
- Have access to suitable equipment for remote learning sessions
Please note: If your SMSTS certificate has already expired, you will need to take the full SMSTS course again, as per scheme rules.
Modules breakdown
Our SMSTS Refresher course covers essential updates while reinforcing core safety knowledge:
Current Legislation and Legal Framework
- Updates on the legal system as it applies to construction
- Responsibilities established under current legislation
- Recent developments in environmental issues affecting sites
- Dangerous Occurrences Regulations and reporting requirements
- May 2025 updates to construction regulations (as applicable)
Risk Management Refresher
- Contemporary approaches to risk assessment
- Method statements and their practical implementation
- Control measures for common and emerging site hazards
- Documentation requirements and record-keeping
- Safety inspection protocols and best practice
Health and Safety Culture
- Building and maintaining effective safety culture
- Leadership approaches for site health management
- Occupational health considerations on construction sites
- Mental health awareness in construction environments
- Strategies for worker engagement in safety initiatives
Site Management Challenges
- Managing subcontractors and their safety alignment
- Communication strategies for effective safety implementation
- Responding to incidents and near-misses
- Technology advancements in construction site safety
- Current focus areas from regulatory inspections
Course Structure
The SMSTS Refresher is delivered as a two-day course through our virtual classroom environment:
- Instructor-led sessions with experienced construction trainers
- Interactive learning with fellow construction professionals
- Comprehensive guide materials provided digitally
- Structured modules covering all required syllabus elements
- Remote learning format that maintains engagement and knowledge transfer
Full attendance is required across both days of training to qualify for the final exam. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical scenarios from real construction sites to ensure relevant application of safety principles.
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