Health and Safety SMSTS Training Courses
The Construction Skills (CITB) Site Safety Plus range of courses are recognised as being at the top of their field by those within the construction industry. SMSTS forms part of this well respected range of courses.This 5 day course is designed for those in a current site manager role, along with other professionals who hold a supervisory place within the workforce. It is appropriate for those wishing to get a more in depth legal, moral and social knowledge of their position and also teaches delegates how to handle on-site health and safety in line with up to date regulations.Approximately ten thousand candidates per year, receive training with the SMSTS (site management safety training scheme) health and safety course. Candidates attending SMSTS training include those currently employed as site managers who wish to refresh their awareness and knowledge of health and safety, along with other professionals among the construction industry who aspire to the role of site manager. The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007 (CDM) requires that all employers of construction workers make sure that they are competent in a range of health and safety issues. The 5 day SMSTS Course is the highest level of training available to satisfy this requirement.Individuals will develop their health and safety knowledge throughout the course. At the end of the 5 day programme they will be fully mindful of and able to :* Apply all health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation which affects them during their work* Implement new guidance and industry best practice* Clearly communicate their health and safety, welfare and environmental responsibilities* Comply with up to date legal requirements whilst managing heath and safety on site within the role of manager/supervisor* Develop an understanding of responsibilities and accountability for site health, safety and welfare* Be aware of the fact that a site has to be safe in order to be productive, efficient and economicalDelegates are required to pass three core assessments a written examination at the end of the course in order to qualify for the SMSTS Construction Skills Site Safety Plus accreditation. Successful candidates will gain a certificate of qualification from Construction Skills. This certificate is valid for a period of five years.Please take care not to confuse (SMSTS) Site Management Safety Training Scheme, with (SSSTS) the Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme.As one of the UK’s leading providers of training to the construction industry, TQ Exel delivers SMSTS Training and 5 day SMSTS Courses throughout the UK either at one of our training centres or at your business location.
