SMSTS Site Management 2 Day Refresher Course
Key Features
Of this SMSTS - Refresher Course:
- Refreshes core health and safety responsibilities for site managers under current UK legislation including CDM 2015 and HSE guidance.
- Covers updated risk assessment methods, method statements and permit-to-work systems used on active construction sites.
- Includes practical sessions on managing contractors, temporary works and high-risk activities such as excavation and working at height.
- Reinforces leadership skills for promoting a positive safety culture and effective incident investigation.
- Prepares delegates for the CITB test and written project assignment required for certification renewal.
- Delivered over two consecutive days with a mix of classroom discussion, case studies and group exercises.
Course Date Availability
SMSTS - Refresher training at the following 51 centres. Prices from £225 per person :
Course Information
Overview:
The SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Scheme 2 Day Refresher is the recognised CITB qualification that allows qualified site managers to renew their five-year certificate. It updates existing knowledge on health and safety law, construction-specific regulations and management responsibilities so delegates can continue to discharge their duties effectively on live projects.
The course addresses recent changes in legislation, enforcement trends and industry best practice. Delegates examine real site scenarios, review current guidance documents and practise applying risk controls to typical construction operations including groundwork, superstructure and finishing trades.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Experienced site managers holding a valid SMSTS certificate due for renewal
- Project managers and contracts managers with site-based safety accountability
- Construction supervisors moving into broader site management roles
- Health and safety professionals supporting site management teams
- Senior engineers and site agents who require updated management training
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Apply current CDM 2015 duties and HSE enforcement expectations to site operations
- Develop and review construction phase plans, risk assessments and method statements
- Manage high-risk activities including excavation, lifting operations and temporary works
- Lead effective toolbox talks, inductions and safety briefings for diverse workforces
- Investigate incidents, near misses and implement proportionate corrective actions
- Coordinate contractor activities and monitor compliance on multi-contractor sites
Course Agenda
Overview:
The refresher runs over two consecutive days, typically 08:30–17:00, combining trainer-led input, group discussions, case-study analysis and individual assessment tasks.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Health and safety law update and enforcement trends
- CDM 2015 roles, construction phase planning and client duties
- Risk assessment, method statements and permit systems
- Managing excavation, working at height and lifting operations
- Contractor coordination, temporary works and site logistics
- Leadership, safety culture and incident investigation
Private Courses On-site
SMSTS Site Management 2 Day Refresher training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Delegates who complete the course and pass the CITB multiple-choice test plus the written project assignment receive a CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme certificate. The qualification remains valid for five years and is recognised across the UK construction industry for demonstrating competence in site safety management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked SMSTS Site Management 2 Day Refresher questions:
The course runs over two consecutive days, usually from 08:30 to 17:00 each day, with breaks included.
Delegates must hold a valid SMSTS certificate that is due for renewal within the next six months or has recently expired.
The syllabus includes updates to health and safety legislation, CDM 2015 duties, risk assessment, contractor management, temporary works and incident investigation.
Assessment consists of a multiple-choice test and a written project assignment completed during the course.
Successful delegates receive a CITB SMSTS certificate valid for five years.
The certificate must be renewed every five years by attending another 2-day refresher course.
Delegates should bring photo ID, a notepad and pen, and any existing SMSTS certificate for verification.
Yes, the CITB SMSTS certificate is widely accepted by principal contractors, clients and regulatory bodies.
The refresher assumes prior knowledge and focuses on legislative updates, recent guidance and practical application rather than introducing core topics from scratch.
The qualification is based on UK legislation and is primarily recognised within the UK construction sector.
Delegates are given the opportunity to resit the test or resubmit the assignment in line with CITB rules.
The course uses case studies and group exercises based on realistic construction scenarios but is delivered in a training environment.
Prices per person typically start at £225. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The refresher maintains the same breadth and depth as the original five-day SMSTS course while focusing on updates and practical application. It equips site managers with the current knowledge required to fulfil their legal duties and maintain safe working practices across all stages of construction projects.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group