ARC Plant & Civils Training delivers the CITB SMSTS course—a must-have for site managers, supervisors, and anyone responsible for planning, organising, and monitoring construction safety. This course provides the knowledge and tools to meet health and safety responsibilities under current UK legislation.
Course Overview
- Accreditation: CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)
- Duration: 5 Days (can be delivered consecutively or split over weeks)
- Location: ARC Training Centre – Treforest, South Wales
- Assessment: Continuous trainer assessment + final exam
- Certification: CITB SMSTS Certificate (valid for 5 years)
This course is designed to ensure that those managing a site understand their legal, moral, and social responsibilities in keeping everyone safe on-site.
Course Content
- CDM Regulations and management duties
- Health and Safety at Work Act overview
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Site induction, toolbox talks, and briefings
- Fire prevention and control
- Working at height and confined spaces
- Control of subcontractors
- Environmental and welfare responsibilities
- Occupational health management
The course is interactive and uses case studies, group work, and scenario planning to build confidence and practical knowledge.
Who Should Attend?
- Site Managers
- Site Agents
- Quantity Surveyors and Engineers with site responsibility
- Project Managers and Supervisors
- Anyone looking to progress into a management role in construction
SMSTS Refresher Also Available
Already have your SMSTS but need to renew it? ARC also offers a 2-day SMSTS Refresher course for those whose certificate is still valid (or recently expired).
➡️ Ask us about the refresher course
Funding & Support
Funding may be available through:
- CITB Levy Grants – for CITB-registered employers
- ReAct+ – if unemployed or under notice of redundancy
- Personal Learning Account (PLA) – for eligible learners in Wales
Why Choose ARC?
- CITB Approved Training Organisation
- Expert instructors with real industry experience
- Flexible training dates and delivery formats
- Free parking, on-site amenities, and local transport links
- Conveniently located just off the A470 near Cardiff
Book Now
Take the next step in your construction career.
- Phone: 01443 303 006
- Email: plant@thearcgroup.co.uk
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