SMSTS Classroom Based Courses London - Opposite Waterloo Station
SMSTS 5 Day Block London course runs Monday to Friday, in a physical classroom
SMSTS London 5 Day Block - Classroom Training Course
SMSTS block 5 day classroom based course is for you if you are London based (or are prepared to stay over), and able to take five consecutive week days to complete the CITB benchmark qualification. SMSTS is for anyone considering, or already have, responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff e.g. site manager. All course materials will be accessible via a dedicated SMSTS online portal which will be emailed to you with your booking confirmation.
Why choose RISK for your SMSTS classroom based course?
► RISK pioneered the SMSTS online course in remote zoom classrooms for CITB
► 1-2-1 expert tutor 'out of hours' support, plus telephone support before and after your online course
► Personal Learning Zone portal with an SMSTS online course learning framework unique to RISK
To find out more about how RISK deliver the SMSTS London Classroom Courses - click here!
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Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
SMSTS Classroom Based Courses London
RISK SMSTS courses delivered in a physical classroom with paper based exam
The SMSTS is a prerequisite qualification for site managers working on a UK construction site. The SMSTS face-to-face course is also taken by project managers, supervisors, business owners and clients. This is because taking the SMSTS course gives you an understanding of the health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on a construction site.
5 Day Block SMSTS Classroom Based Courses London - Taught by tutors who understand the construction environment
CITB site safety training courses are critical to anyone who has a role on site as they help to demonstrate competence, which is why RISK take extra steps to ensure the knowledge is meaningfully passed on.
The CITB qualifications are the same, the training you get from RISK isn't
"There's a lot to cover in the CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme courses. Which is why we provide the CITB Personal Learning Zone. This is an online portal unique to RISK, designed to enhance your CITB accredited course learning experience and provides a clear study framework, interactive learning checks, access to past exam questions and realistic scenarios to test your knowledge.
You get access to the CITB courses online study portal as soon as you receive your joining instructions, which if you book on line is as soon as payment is made. Accessing this in-depth construction and health and safety-related information, plus the course requirements you are required to learn and demonstrate, give you a real edge. Prior knowledge of the course framework means you know exactly what to expect on the day. With the added benefit of accessing the course materials digitally allows you to familiarise yourself with the information. Especially useful to those who are taking the SMSTS Day Release."
Mike Adams, Managing Director of RISK
SMSTS Classroom Based Courses London
Site Management Safety Training Scheme
This industry leading course will provide delegates in a Project / Site Management role with essential knowledge and understanding on responsibilities and accountability for site safety.
SMSTS Classroom Based Courses
Day 1
3.5 hours morning session
3.5 hours afternoon session
Day 2
3.5 hours morning session
3.5 hours afternoon session
Day 3
3.5 hours morning session
3.5 hours afternoon session
Day 4
3.5 hours morning session
3.5 hours afternoon session
Day 5
3.5 hours morning revision session
3.5 hours afternoon session including exam
Full supporting notes to prepare for the exam
Paper based exam undertaken
Price includes a hard copy of the CITB GE700 technical information relevant to the SMSTS course. Published by CITB, GE700 provides authoritative information on current construction health, safety and environment legislation, guidance and good practice. It is the official supporting publication for the CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
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SMSTS Classroom Based Courses
The SMSTS course, or Site Management Safety Training Scheme, is a qualification created by CITB to establish a clear industry-wide standard for the management of health and safety on construction sites. An SMSTS qualification is shown in the Approved Code of Practice for construction regulations, it is considered to be a key requirement for anyone who wants to be a site manager.
SMSTS Course Mandatory Entry Requirements
► To be able to read, write and understand English to a good level. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area
► You will need to provide a valid ID on the first day of the course, such as a copy of your passport or driving licence
► If you need to re-sit the test, you must do this within 90 days of the original course date at an additional charge
N.B. With RISK, you can re-sit the exam on the same day at no extra fee.
London SMSTS classroom based courses opposite Waterloo Station
► U. J. Club, Sandell St, Lambeth, London SE1 8UJ
► Opposite Waterloo Railway Station
► Numerous hotels within close proximity
RISK are an officially accredited CITB Course provider for the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS Training), with instructors who do the job and understand the challenges you'll face in the construction environment.
► Taught in a classroom, by expert trainers who know the job and delivered in an engaging format unique to RISK, to ensure the delegates acquire the relevant knowledge and training experience.
► SMSTS is a 5 day course with a paper based exam on day 5
► Certification for the SMSTS course is valid for 5 years.
► To remain certified in this area, you will need to take an SMSTS Refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.
The SMSTS course is for you if you’re considering, or already have, responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff e.g. site manager.
SMSTS course materials and learning framework
Every training provider will tell you their materials are the best, but we honestly believe we have the leading online SMSTS course support materials to help you get the most from your training with us. This is delivered via an online portal as soon as you book, which means you can get started as soon as your SMSTS course joining instructions hit your inbox - because all of the RISK SMSTS course materials are made immediately available to you.
► The 'Personal Learning Zone' provides 24/7 access from your favourite device
Although we wouldn't recommend using an iPhone for your virtual classroom attendance, the Personal Learning Zone is fully responsive and gives you access to everything you need to learn 'on the go' - which means anytime you have a few spare minutes - whether before the course starts, or whilst the course is running - you can access the extra support features to help you with your learning.
► An SMSTS course learning framework and roadmap
The RISK Personal Learning Zone portal is designed to enhance your CITB accredited SMSTS course learning experience. It provides a clear study framework, interactive learning checks, access to past exams questions and realistic scenarios to test your knowledge.
► Designed to set out the ‘learning journey’ in a quick and easy format to understand
It provides a unique combination of highly effective SMSTS course support tools, structured learning frameworks.
SMSTS course and the classroom
The 5 day SMSTS course (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - is delivered in by an expert trainer. The learning materials are structured and delivered in a format to get you familiar to the new CITB exam paper and questions.
SMSTS pre-course preparation
You'll need pens, note book and to plan your journey, as the course will start promptly.
SMSTS course agenda
This is a highly interactive 'face-to-face course taught through case studies, classroom discussion, group work and individual or group presentations. You will need to do some self-study outside the course.
► Current focus of HSE’s attention
► Risk assessments
► Method statements
► CDM Regulations
► Construction Health, Safety and Welfare (CDM part 2)
► Reporting of Accidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR)
► Overview and changes to the current legislation affecting construction to include:
► Work at Height Regulations
► Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
► Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
► Control of Noise at Work Regulations
► Fire on construction sites including Fire Safety Order
► Construction waste and Site Waste Management
► Theory Test – A number of multiple choice and written questions, currently undertaken in Microsoft Forms to maintain the integrity/confidentiality of the exam process. Delegates must score 81% or more to pass.
There are five core components to obtaining the SMSTS qualification:
There are five core components to obtaining the SMSTS qualification with RISK, each step is explained within the Personal Learning Zone to make your SMSTS online course experience and learning intuitive.
#1 - The GE700 official SMSTS course manual
► The GE700 will be available on the first day of the course.
► The GE700 is required as a reference source of key information throughout the 5 day SMSTS online course.
#2 - Download the SMSTS online course structured notes
This is a Word document produced by RISK specifically to help you manage the information contained in the SMSTS course. It's a download within your Personal Learning Zone.
► It's designed to structure the notes you take throughout each day of your SMSTS course.
► Your structured notes need to be printed - if you haven't got a printer, RISK will mail them out to you.
► Your structured notes also provides the relevant GE700 book reference for the information each day - allowing you to quickly cross reference and access key information within the SMSTS course GE700 digital manual.
#3 - Completing the 5 day SMSTS course
► RISK provide a daily learning framework - Each days agenda, the slide deck and any other relevant learning resource specific to the days lesson plan is accessible on the relevant 'day' menu tab within the Personal Learning Zone. This is especially useful if you're taking the day release SMSTS course, but even if you're taking the 5 day block it helps you build your knowledge and understanding.
#4 - SMSTS course exam
On day 5 you will complete an exam
► Individual SMSTS exam papers are assigned to each course being taught.
► On the day of your exam the tutor will hand out an exam paper. The tutor will guide all delegates through the exam and exam process to ensure everyone understands how to complete the exam paper.
► The exam paper is made up of two parts and you have 35 minutes to complete the exam.
Part A - 18 multiple choice questions worth one mark each
Part B - 7 written questions worth two marks each
After 20 minutes - you are allowed to access your downloads/notes to help validate or support your answers.
#5 - Sameday marking and results of your SMSTS course exam
► Your completed exam paper is marked by your SMSTS course tutor the day of the exam, this can take 40-60 minutes to complete the process.
You will have three possible outcomes:
► 81% or more gives you a PASS
► Score 71% or less and you will need to resit the whole course.
► Score anything between 72% - 80% and you will be able to resit the exam that day. You get one more chance to achieve a pass. There is a different dedicated SMSTS re-sit exam allocated which is different to the exam taken earlier. If you fail to achive a pass, you will need to resit the whole course.
If successful you will receive your digital certificate within 2 weeks.
At the end of the SMSTS course you will be able to:
► Implement all health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation affecting your daily work
► Implement new guidance and industry best practice
► State your duties and responsibilities with regards to health, safety, welfare and the environment
Certification for the SMSTS course is valid for 5 years.
To remain certified in this area, you will need to take an SMSTS refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.
RISK learner support prior, during and after your CITB SMSTS course
The RISK team are there for you, whether it's out of hours support or simply a chat before committing to book on a SMSTS course. If you find your CITB course a little confusing, or simply want to clarify something for a greater understanding - please call us on 01623 749718 or out of office hours call Val on 07967 826094.
RISK are the actual training provider delivering this CITB SMSTS course, our CITB Approved Training Organisation Number is 3456. Which means you are guaranteed to receive the highest quality SMSTS course training. Feedback from delegates who originally studied in a classroom, but experienced an online refresher for their CITB’s SMSTS Refresher course has been met with overwhelming support for the transition to a zoom video classroom.
► The SMSTS course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers.
► All SMSTS courses shown are delivered by Risk & Safety Management Services Ltd - Accredited CITB Centre Reference 3456.
► SMSTS courses can be delivered 'in-company' virtually or in-person by Risk & Safety Management Services Ltd.