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CITB Site Safety Plus

Online SMSTS Course

Five-day Site Management Safety Training Scheme for site managers and aspiring site managers.

Price£399 £478.80 incl. VAT
DeliveryRemote online
Duration5 days / 37.5 hours
ScheduleMonday–Friday

Who is SMSTS for?

Site managers, aspiring site managers and others with responsibility for managing, monitoring, implementing and reporting in a construction environment.

Entry requirements

CITB states there are no formal entry requirements, but delegates should hold or be about to hold a site-manager role. Previous health and safety knowledge is recommended and suitable written and spoken English is required.

Course duration and online delivery

The current listing is delivered remotely online. Under the current CITB Site Safety Plus scheme rules, SMSTS requires 5 days / 37.5 hours of attendance. Remote courses are subject to the scheme’s participation and quality-assurance requirements.

Remote course equipment requirements

Learners are required to have access to:

  • a suitable computer, laptop or other approved device;
  • a reliable internet connection;
  • a working camera and microphone;
  • suitable identification;
  • any required software or video conferencing platform; and
  • a quiet and appropriate environment in which to participate.

Phones, mobile devices and tablets are not permitted for use on these courses.

Assessment

Full attendance, four core exercises, a trainer review and the end-of-course examination are required. The current CITB scheme rules set the examination pass mark at 81% (26/32).

Certificate

Successful delegates receive a CITB Site Safety Plus certificate, normally valid for five years. A valid certificate can be renewed with SMSTS Refresher before expiry.

Price

The current advertised price is £399 (£478.80 including VAT). Provider identity, live availability, booking terms and any applicable charges are confirmed before booking.

Course particulars are based on the current CITB Site Safety Plus information and scheme rules. Check the official CITB course information.

Rolling availability

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Who is SMSTS for?

SMSTS is designed for people with site-management responsibilities, including those involved in planning, organising, monitoring and controlling construction work.

How long does SMSTS take?

The full SMSTS course runs for 5 days and at least 37.5 hours, excluding breaks.

Can you sit SMSTS online?

Yes. SiteCourses currently lists remote online SMSTS delivery. It is live tutor-led training rather than a short self-paced course.

What equipment do I need for online SMSTS?

You need a suitable computer or laptop, reliable internet, a working camera and microphone, suitable identification, any required software and a quiet place to participate. Phones, mobile devices and tablets are not permitted.

How long is an SMSTS certificate valid?

The SMSTS certificate is normally valid for five years. If you want to take the refresher route, check your certificate is still in date before booking.

How much is SMSTS through SiteCourses?

The current advertised price is £399 £478.80 incl. VAT.

When are SMSTS courses available?

Current SMSTS dates are shown on the course page and course dates page. Full SMSTS training is delivered across five days, and all advertised dates remain subject to provider confirmation.

What happens if I fail my SMSTS?

If you do not achieve the required 81% pass mark (26 out of 32), you may be eligible for one re-sit if you have completed the four core exercises, passed the trainer review and scored 23, 24 or 25 out of 32. The re-sit may be offered on the same day if you agree and have adequate preparation time. Otherwise, it can be taken during the examination period on the final day of another SMSTS course, or as a standalone examination, within 30 days. You do not need to repeat the full five-day course before that first eligible re-sit. If you do not achieve at least 26 out of 32 on the re-sit, you must complete the full SMSTS course again. The training provider arranges the re-sit and may charge an additional fee.

What does the SMSTS exam involve?

The current SMSTS end-of-course examination has 25 questions worth 32 marks and lasts 35 minutes. It contains 18 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each and 7 multi-response or short written-answer questions worth two marks each. The seven two-mark questions focus on working at height, vehicles and pedestrians, manual handling, asbestos, dust, noise and vibration. The pass mark is 26 out of 32 (81%). The final 15 minutes are open book using the current required SMSTS course publications, including GE700 and the XA6 delegate workbook.

How should I revise for SMSTS?

Review your current course material, then use a structured SMSTS revision plan with fresh mock tests and practice questions to identify weak topics.

Where can I find an SMSTS mock test?

SiteCourses provides a free interactive SMSTS mock test with practice questions, scores and answer explanations.

Are SiteCourses SMSTS practice papers official CITB papers?

No. SiteCourses practice papers and questions are independent revision resources and are not official CITB examination papers.

Can I download an SMSTS practice paper?

Yes. You can use the SiteCourses SMSTS practice paper PDF alongside the interactive mock tests.