SMSTS Refresher
The SMSTS Refresher training course was introduced on 1 April 2002 as part of the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). All Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) training course certificates issued after 1 January 2001 are valid for a five year period from the date of issue.
The two day SMSTS Refresher training course will enable current SMSTS training course certificate holders to renew their SMSTS training course qualification. The SMSTS Re-Certification training course is designed to ensure that personnel maintain and up-date their current health and safety knowledge.
The SMSTS Refresher training course covers changes to legislation, approved codes of practice and best working practice within the industry. Individuals wishing to renew their SMSTS certificate must provide a copy of the original five-day SMSTS training course certificate. Details of the SMSTS Re-Certification training course venue and the date of the course should also be provided if known. Only those individuals who have passed the five day SMSTS training course and provided evidence of this will be eligible to take the two day SMST Re-Certification course.
SMSTS Refresher Training Course Objectives
Upon completion of the SMSTS Refresher training course, candidates will be able to:
- Appreciate recent developments in construction legislation accident causes, costs and reasons for prevention;
- Understand the legal system, relevant legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, Guidance Notes Codes of Practice and Case Law;
- Conduct risk assessments;
- Monitor health and safety performance;
- Understand best practice in the management of sub-contractors;
- Disseminate information to operatives and sub-contractors.
SMSTS Refresher Training Course Syllabus
The main areas covered by the SMSTS Re-Certification syllabus are:
A. Introduction to Health and Safety Management
B. Managing Health and Safety
C. Responsibilities of Supervisors and Managers
D. Measuring and Auditing health and safety performance
E. Control of hazards and risksCourse Details
SMSTS Refresher Training Course Duration: 2 days
SMSTS Refresher Training Course Assessment
Assessment is determined by reaching a minimum level of achievement against four criteria:
- Full attendance of all course sessions.
- Performance in each of the four core exercises.
- An overall review by the course tutor.
- A pass mark in the 50 question multi-choice paper
Successful candidates will be awarded the CITB Construction Site Management Safety Training Certificate (SMSTS). The SMSTS training course certificate will remain valid for 5 years.
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