CITB SMSTS
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Take the five-day SMSTS course if this is your first SMSTS qualification or your previous certificate has expired. The two-day refresher is for learners with a valid SMSTS or SMSTS refresher certificate, and must be completed before it expires.

Read about the SMSTS refresher.

There are no formal entry qualifications. SMSTS is intended for people who manage construction work or are preparing to take on that responsibility. Relevant site health and safety knowledge is recommended.

If you have no health and safety management experience, CITB recommends the two-day SSSTS course first. You also need written and spoken English suitable for participating at site-management level.

Yes. SMSTS can be delivered through live remote training. You still need to meet the course’s attendance, participation and assessment requirements to receive your certificate.

The course includes the interaction many people value in a classroom: a live instructor, a scheduled day, questions, discussion and exercises with other learners. You join on Zoom from a suitable room at home or work, saving the journey to a training centre.

You need to be comfortable using a computer and able to concentrate for the full day. Check the equipment requirements above and tell us about any learning or technical support you need before booking.

Your joining instructions explain how to access the class and course materials. Read them before the first day, check your camera, microphone and internet connection, and have your photo ID ready. Follow the instructions for any digital course materials.

You need basic computer skills. If you are unsure about your setup or joining the session, contact the team in advance so you can discuss it before the course starts.

Yes. Your instructor teaches at scheduled times with other learners attending live. You can ask questions, discuss site-management examples and work through group exercises. It is not a self-paced course you complete in your own time.

Yes. Full attendance is required for the 37.5-hour course, including the assessment. Set aside Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 UK time, with breaks. You cannot complete the course simply by sitting the final exam.

If illness or another exceptional circumstance affects your attendance, tell the training team promptly so they can explain the options under CITB’s rules.

You’ll need a laptop or desktop computer, a working camera and microphone, and a reliable internet connection. Set aside the whole course day in a quiet space so you can participate fully. A phone or tablet is not suitable, and you cannot carry out other work while attending.

If you complete the four core exercises, pass the trainer review and score 23, 24 or 25 out of 32 in the exam, CITB allows one resit. It may be taken the same day by agreement, with time to prepare, or within 30 days.

A score below 23 does not qualify for this resit. If you fail the resit, you must take the full course again. The training team will explain arrangements and any charges; a free resit is not assumed.

Tell us before booking about any learning, language, accessibility or technical support you need. We can discuss the course and assessment requirements with you before you choose a date.

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The full course is £380 + VAT (£456 including VAT) per person. It covers five days of live teaching and assessment, with official CITB GE700 and XA6 course materials provided. A CITB certificate is awarded on successful completion. The refresher is £240 + VAT (£288 including VAT) per person.

See how to book and prepare.

Your SMSTS certificate is valid for five years. Complete the two-day refresher before the expiry date to renew it. Once the certificate has expired, you will need to take the full five-day course again.

After successful completion, CITB issues your certificate through the training provider, who sends it to you. If you need it for a particular work start date, check the expected timescale with the team before booking.

Read the booking terms and conditions before paying. Changes, cancellations and any charges depend on those terms and your circumstances.

If a date change, delegate substitution or purchase order needs to be agreed, contact the team before booking so you know what is possible.

Yes. Tell us how many learners you have, whether they need the full course or refresher, and your preferred dates. Each learner needs their own email address and suitable device to take part fully.

Enquire about a group booking.