SMSTS course in Essex

We run the five day SMSTS for construction managers, supervisors and team leaders in Essex, around Colchester, Chelmsford and Basildon.

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The course

One course, set out on a single sheet so you can see what it asks of you before you message.

5 daysSMSTS

SMSTS 5 Day Course

Site Management Safety Training Scheme, five days with a live trainer, for people who manage or lead on construction sites.

Who it is for

Construction managers, supervisors, foremen, project managers, site engineers, architects and anyone who leads a team, subcontractors included.

How it runs

  • Five days with our live trainer, and you attend every day and every session
  • Individual and group exercises and case studies, with assessment each day
  • A multiple choice test on the final day
  • Photo ID at the start, and English only

What you take away

  • The CITB Site Safety Plus SMSTS certificate, valid for five years
  • The course materials to keep, including the CITB Construction Site Safety GE700 publication

Good to know

After five years a two day SMSTS Refresher keeps the qualification going for a further five. Message us for the next dates, whether you want a live online class or a classroom, and about in house training for your team.

Book this course

From message to certificate

  1. Choose

    Decide whether you manage a site, supervise a team or lead trades. The SMSTS is the manager's course.

  2. Message

    Tell us on WhatsApp that you are in Essex and ask for the next SMSTS dates.

  3. Confirm

    We reply with dates and tell you whether each class is live online or in a classroom near you.

  4. Attend

    Take all five days, with daily assessed exercises and a multiple choice test on the last day.

  5. Certificate

    Receive your CITB Site Safety Plus SMSTS certificate, valid for five years.

Who we help in Essex

The SMSTS suits site managers, assistant managers and supervisors moving up, and companies that need a manager level certificate for a project. We run our Essex SMSTS courses every month around Colchester, Chelmsford and Basildon, and the areas within reach include Brentwood, Southend-on-Sea, Wickford, Rochford, Leigh-on-Sea, Epping, Harlow and Loughton.

Colchester Town and Colchester stations are the rail points for Colchester, and the A12 runs through it. Message us for where the next class runs and the best way to get there from where you are.

Before you message

It helps to say your job title, whether you hold an earlier site safety certificate, and roughly when you want to start. We will reply with dates and what to bring.

Questions

Who is the SMSTS course for?
Managers, supervisors, foremen, project managers, site engineers, architects and anyone who leads a team in construction, subcontractors included.
How long is the course?
Five days, and you attend every day and every session.
Is it in a classroom or online?
We run Essex SMSTS classes every month around Colchester, Chelmsford and Basildon, and live online classes with a live trainer. Message us for the next dates.
What do I need on the day?
Photo ID at the start of the class. For a live online class you also need a computer or laptop with a webcam and microphone.
How is it assessed?
You are assessed each day through individual and group exercises and case studies, and there is a multiple choice test on the final day.
How long does the certificate last?
Five years. After that a two day SMSTS Refresher keeps the qualification going for another five.
Can the course be run for a company?
Yes. It is also available as in house training, with a trainer coming to your premises on dates you choose. Ask us about it.
Is the course in English only?
Yes. You need a good understanding of spoken and written English to take part.

Ask about the next SMSTS dates

Message us on WhatsApp from Essex and we will reply with the next dates, how the class runs and what to have ready.

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