Student LoginSMSTS – Site Manager Safety Training
CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
5 days – full attendance required, classroom or live virtual classroom. CITB certificate, valid 5 years.
Choose how you'd like to attend
Pick an online block or a classroom near you. We'll confirm your exact dates after booking.
Who this course is for
Site managers, project managers and senior supervisors. It's widely required by principal contractors before you can supervise or manage on site.
What you'll learn
Your legal responsibilities for health, safety, welfare and the environment on site, risk assessments and method statements, and how to put safe working practices in place.
How you're assessed
You must attend all 5 days. Your trainer assesses you through exercises during the course, using the XA6 SMSTS Workbook.
The exam
A 35-minute exam on the last day, made up of 25 questions: 18 multiple-choice and 7 short written answers. The pass mark is 81%. For the last 15 minutes you can use your SMSTS (GE700) book and XA6 workbook.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as an NVQ?
No. SMSTS is a short CITB Site Safety Plus course. It's often needed alongside an NVQ, but it doesn't replace one for a CSCS card.
Can I take it online?
Yes. You can attend in a classroom or join a live virtual classroom with a tutor. You must attend every session in full.
How long is the certificate valid?
Five years. Take the refresher before it expires to keep it current.
Related NVQs for the CSCS Black Manager card
The CSCS Green Card full package is delivered directly by The Builders Academy®. Level 2–7 NVQ assessment and certification are delivered by our NVQ partner, Target Zero Training. The Builders Academy® manages enrolment, CITB test booking and card application support. The Builders Academy® is not affiliated with CSCS or CITB.