CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS Refresher)

The CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS Refresher) is a two-day course designed for professionals who hold a valid in-date certificate from the original five-day Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
This SMSTS Refresher course updates your knowledge of health, safety, welfare and environmental responsibilities, changes in legislation, industry best practice and evolving site management standards.

Why choose TE Training Academy
At TE Training Academy, our CITB SMSTS Refresher course is delivered by trainers who bring real-world experience from major construction, tunnelling and infrastructure projects. We focus not only on passing the assessment but on applying updates to everyday site management practice.
We provide flexible delivery options including classroom and virtual formats, built around busy professionals. By completing your SMSTS Refresher with us you ensure your certification remains valid, your knowledge remains current and you continue to lead safety proactively on site.

Course duration and assessment
The CITB SMSTS Refresher course runs over two days.
Assessment includes attendance at all sessions and a multiple-choice or mixed-format test at the end of the course. Successful delegates receive an updated SMSTS certificate valid for five years.

Eligibility criteria
To attend the Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher, delegates must hold a valid, unexpired SMSTS certificate from the five-day course or a previous refresher. If the certificate has expired, the full five-day SMSTS course must be retaken.

What You’ll Learn

By completing the Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher, delegates will be able to:

• Recognise and apply updated health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation that affects construction site operations.
• Understand the latest focus points for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and how recent changes impact site procedures.
• Enhance their ability to carry out risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work in line with current best-practice.
• Promote and sustain a positive safety culture across the workforce, encourage communication, and drive continual improvement.
• Maintain their SMSTS certification for a further five years and demonstrate their ongoing commitment to site safety and professional development.