SMSTS Course

Become SMSTS qualified with our CITB approved online SMSTS course. Train in site safety, leadership and compliance with expert instructors.

(Looking for your refresher course?) 

Following changes during the pandemic, we’re now offering both the SMSTS and SSSTS courses as remote learning via the Zoom video conferencing app. Applicants will receive video training from a qualified instructor, cover the same topics as the classroom course and receive the same certificate.

Book using the buttons at the bottom of this page, or contact us at info@samsltd.co.uk or by phone (01843) 821406 for more information.

Please note: If you are placing your booking outside of office hours, there may be a delay in your confirmation email being sent as this is not an automatic system. Please be patient and you should receive this on the next working day.

Duration of course: 5 Days
Suggested progression: Requalification every 5 years

Note: The course can be completed via ZOOM anywhere in the world but the qualification is only valid for working in the UK.

 

SMSTS Course 

CITB SMSTS Training for Construction Site Managers

The SMSTS course (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is the leading qualification for site managers, project managers and senior supervisory staff across the construction and civil engineering industries.

Whether you choose an SMSTS course online or attend in person, this five-day CITB-approved programme equips you with the skills, legal understanding and confidence required to run safe, compliant and efficient construction sites.

Delivered by highly experienced trainers, our CITB SMSTS online training course is approved by Build UK, widely recognised across the industry, and ideal for professionals looking to become SMSTS qualified.

SAMS LTD has successfully supported hundreds of managers and senior staff through our interactive online SMSTS courses, offering high-quality instruction with maximum convenience.

What Is SMSTS? – SMSTS Meaning Explained

SMSTS stands for Site Management Safety Training Scheme.

This qualification provides construction managers and leaders with a deep, practical understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental responsibilities. Completing the CITB SMSTS course online demonstrates that you are fully competent to plan, organise, monitor and manage construction teams safely and in line with UK legislation.

Why Take the SMSTS Training Course?

Implementing UK health and safety legislation

The SMSTS course teaches you how to correctly interpret and apply all relevant health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation on your site. You’ll learn how to translate legal requirements into practical day-to-day management procedures, ensuring your workplace remains compliant with CITB and HSE regulations at all times.

Understanding environmental and welfare responsibilities

Environmental protection and welfare standards are a core part of the training. You’ll learn how to manage waste, prevent pollution, ensure correct welfare provisions and maintain environmentally responsible practices across all site activities.

Carrying out construction-specific risk assessments

You will develop the skills to identify hazards, evaluate risks and put effective control measures in place. This includes understanding how risk assessments apply to different job roles and site operations, helping you reduce accidents and ensure safe working conditions.

Monitoring high-risk activities and enforcing safe systems of work

The course teaches you how to oversee and control potentially dangerous activities through safe systems of work such as method statements and permit-to-work systems. You’ll learn how to prevent unsafe practices, maintain control and ensure safety procedures are consistently followed by all team members.

Communicating clearly with workers and contractors

You will learn how to deliver safety information effectively, run toolbox talks confidently, and communicate expectations clearly to your workforce and subcontractors. Strong communication is a key part of preventing accidents and maintaining operational efficiency.

Leading your team and building a strong safety culture

The SMSTS qualification trains you to lead by example and create a culture where safety is valued by every worker. You’ll develop leadership skills that help you motivate your team, increase engagement in safety practices and foster a positive working environment.

Applying new industry guidance and best practice

Construction safety standards evolve constantly. The course ensures you are up to date with the latest industry guidance, HSE updates and best practice, allowing you to modernise site operations and maintain high safety standards.

Who Should Take the SMSTS Course?

Site managers responsible for overall site safety

If you’re already working as a site manager, the SMSTS qualification is essential. It provides all the knowledge needed to control site activities, manage risk and meet legal obligations.

Project managers overseeing multiple operations

For project managers coordinating a broad range of site activities, the SMSTS course provides the advanced safety and leadership training required to manage complex operations effectively.

Supervisors progressing into management

If you’re a supervisor looking to step into a managerial position, this course bridges the gap between supervising tasks and managing entire teams, giving you the knowledge expected of site leadership.

Senior site staff with planning duties

Those involved in logistics, safety planning or operational oversight will gain valuable skills that enhance their capability and improve site-wide safety performance.

Anyone overseeing subcontractors or workforce safety

If you’re responsible for managing contractors or ensuring safety compliance across teams, achieving your SMSTS qualification ensures you can perform these duties confidently and legally.

SMSTS Course Overview – What You Will Learn

Full health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation

You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the key legislation that impacts construction sites, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations, Work at Height Regulations and more. This ensures you can support compliance across every aspect of your site.

Site managers’ responsibilities and legal duties

The course covers the full extent of your legal accountabilities as a site manager, providing clarity on your responsibilities for workforce safety, site operations and risk control.

CDM Regulations and duty holder responsibilities

Understanding the Construction Design and Management Regulations is essential. You’ll learn about the roles of clients, designers, principal contractors and contractors, and how to manage these duties effectively throughout a project’s lifecycle.

Safe planning, monitoring and organising of site activities

The SMSTS training course teaches you best practice for scheduling work, organising site logistics, managing materials and continually monitoring activities to ensure safe and smooth operations.

Risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work

You’ll learn how to create effective RAMS (risk assessments and method statements) and build safe systems of work that align with the specific needs of your site, helping you reduce incidents and maintain consistency.

Accident prevention, reporting and investigation

The course provides detailed guidance on preventing accidents, reporting incidents under RIDDOR, investigating issues correctly and using findings to improve site practices.

Leadership, communication and workforce engagement

The training helps you build strong leadership qualities and communication skills essential for managing teams, delivering safety briefings and promoting a cooperative safety culture.

Implementing industry best practice on your site

You’ll learn how to incorporate modern techniques, new industry guidelines and safety innovations into your site’s daily operations, ensuring continuous improvement.

SMSTS Online Course Duration and Cost

The SMSTS course runs over five full days and is delivered live via Zoom by expert instructors with extensive industry experience.

All course materials are provided before your start date via email.

• Duration: 5 days

• Delivery: Live online via Zoom

• Cost: £400 + VAT per person

• Group bookings: Contact us for bespoke packages and discounts

Why Choose SAMS LTD for Your SMSTS Training?

SAMS LTD specialises in delivering SMSTS online courses, with a strong track record of excellent pass rates and learner satisfaction.

Our remote training model allows you to gain a nationally recognised SMSTS certificate without the need for travel or time off-site.

Learners benefit from:

• CITB-approved expert trainers

• Interactive live sessions

• Full support and materials included

• Convenient online delivery

• A proven, high-quality learning experience

Become SMSTS Qualified – Book Your Course Today

Take the next step in your construction management career and achieve your CITB SMSTS qualification.

Select your preferred course date below or get in touch for group booking options.

Email: info@samsltd.co.uk
Phone: 01843 821406

If your certificate is due to expire, we also offer the SMSTS Refresher course.

Further SMSTS Training

Refresher courses are available for you to attend and to remain qualified in this area. Currently, these need to be done every five years before the expiration of your certificate. If you fail to attend a refresher course, you will have to retake the main course again once your certificate has expired.

The refresher course will help to keep your qualification in date, and you up to date with the latest industry requirements, to manage a safe working environment.

CITB Site Manager Safety Training Scheme Refresher Course
(via Zoom) – £280 + VAT

Click here to be directed to our SMSTS REFRESHER page

This SMSTS Refresher course is for those that have already qualified in the CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme. This course can currently be taken every five years after your previous qualification/refresher course.

The course will take 2 full days to be completed, with training provided to you by experienced, knowledgeable, and highly qualified instructors.

This refresher course will cost £280 + VAT per person. If booking a group onto the course, please contact us for discounts on group bookings.

SMSTS Remote Learning

SAMS has been conducting remote learning courses via Zoom for a while now, with fantastic feedback and results from learners. Remote learning courses allow you to learn along with our trainers from anywhere around the world, receiving classroom quality instruction from the comfort of home. The majority of our learning cohorts have achieved a 100% pass rate using this method.

At SAMS we consider ourselves remote training specialists, and have successfully helped hundreds of people to achieve their SMSTS certification since the start of the pandemic. As we move back to more classroom training, SAMS is committed to providing high quality remote learning as long as it’s permitted by course providers – letting you learn in the way that suits you best.

You will be sent an online practice exam with your booking confirmation to ensure you understand the system and are well prepared for your final assessment.

Select your preferred SMSTS course date and book below using our secure online payment gateway. No dates for your course? Get in touch via our contact page or phone 01843 821 406.

Not sure this is the right course for you? If you’re a Supervisor, check out our SSSTS online course!

We offer 1 day per week over 5 weeks and 5-day block training. All dates with spaces available are shown below.

Please note: If booking 1 day per week over 5 weeks option, this will run on the same day every week for the duration of the course. Eg. If your start date is a Wednesday, the course will run every Wednesday thereafter until the completion date.

See what our students have to say about us:

SMSTS Google review from Scott Casey:

“Lee and the team are very knowledgeable, along with there approach to learning made this a very enjoyable and educational experience. we will not go any where else for our training”.

SMSTS Google review from Jonathan Howes, SGS Energy:

I’ve just completed the SMSTS course with SAMS. This was a fantastic and enjoyable course, with an extremely knowledgeable tutor (Lee). He made the course fun and interactive and ensured we were ready for passing. Highly recommend

Click here to read more of our Google reviews!