What is the site management safety training scheme (SMSTS)
The site management safety training scheme or SMSTS for short is a training scheme devised to teach current and future site managers various skills that should be implemented throughout the construction sites they manage. The SMSTS course will build and develop knowledge of safety on site, common legalities in the workplace as well as general health and safety on the construction site. The SMSTS course is suitable for the following:
The importance of SMSTS
Attending a SMSTS has a range of benefits, and your chances of successful employment are improved drastically when you can show employers you have the qualification. Most construction employers throughout the UK will require site managers have completed the scheme, and you will often be turned away if you haven’t completed it. The SMSTS is highly respected throughout the construction world, and it’s the most well-known popular qualification for management within construction services.
The SMSTS will develop the knowledge of construction managers regarding important issues in the workplace. Health and safety is the main focus of the course, and with such a large emphasis on safe work environments, it’s an invaluable qualification for all site managers regardless of experience. The course will also help develop knowledge of sensitive areas, such as moral and ethical issues within the workplace.
When successfully completed, site managers will have a thorough understanding of the way their construction site should operate, and they will be taught how to deal with a wide variety of situations.
What you will learn on a SMSTS course
The SMSTS course will develop understanding of the way a construction site should be run. The course will teach how to responsibly plan, organize, monitor and control a construction site, and it teaches how to deal with large groups of workers. The scheme covers all current legislation surrounding health and safety within the workplace, and teaches the importance of risk assessments as well as how to correctly carry them out.
The course will help build a knowledge of how to implement necessary control measures to ensure a safe working environment is achieved at all times. Communication breakdowns are one of the main reasons for accidents on a construction site, and the course develops knowledge of how to successfully and correctly communicate across an often very busy workplace. The course also teaches site managers how to instruct their staff on safe communication.
To summarize the course contents, bullet pointed below are some of the key aspects the course will teach:
The course will also run through basic skills that are crucial to running a safe and successful construction site. The course is designed to be used by people of all skill levels, and will prove as invaluable to someone with 20 years’ experience as it would a new site manager.
Where you can take the course
Courses can be taken in two different locations. Our main training site is located in Merseyside, and this is where the majority of our courses are held. One of the most respected construction companies in the UK, we are well known for our high standard of learning, and this is reflected in the environment you take the course in. We also have a second site which is based in Surrey. You can find more details of where individual courses are available on our website http://www.courtley.com.
Why learn with Courtley
Courtley was formed in 1995, and has been one of the industry leaders in health and safety training ever since. Whether it’s a team of 4, or a workforce of 100, Courtley are able to provide training courses to suit any company. One of the most respected names in the industry, Courtley have taught thousands of people, giving them the health and safety training skills they need to make workplaces a safer place. Some of our client testimonials are listed below:
Courtleys’ reputation is only improved by their dedication to providing a quality service. Courtley offer a cost efficient solution to a large problem, and the cost is almost insignificant to businesses when compared to how much fines can be set at for breaking health and safety protocols.
How to book yourself onto a course
Booking yourself onto the SMSTS couldn’t be easier, and here at Courtley we make it our mission to help you as quickly and professionally as possible. The easiest way to contact us is to use one of the methods listed on our contact page - http://www.courtley.com/contact-us/. There is an online form you can fill out that will send your enquiry directly to us. Alternatively, you can call us on 0870 300 8174 for an instant quote.
The site management safety training scheme or SMSTS for short is a training scheme devised to teach current and future site managers various skills that should be implemented throughout the construction sites they manage. The SMSTS course will build and develop knowledge of safety on site, common legalities in the workplace as well as general health and safety on the construction site. The SMSTS course is suitable for the following:
- Current / future construction site managers
- Project directors
- Construction directors
- Quality surveyors
- Construction planners, organizers, monitors and controllers. Administrators may also benefit from the course.
The importance of SMSTS
Attending a SMSTS has a range of benefits, and your chances of successful employment are improved drastically when you can show employers you have the qualification. Most construction employers throughout the UK will require site managers have completed the scheme, and you will often be turned away if you haven’t completed it. The SMSTS is highly respected throughout the construction world, and it’s the most well-known popular qualification for management within construction services.
The SMSTS will develop the knowledge of construction managers regarding important issues in the workplace. Health and safety is the main focus of the course, and with such a large emphasis on safe work environments, it’s an invaluable qualification for all site managers regardless of experience. The course will also help develop knowledge of sensitive areas, such as moral and ethical issues within the workplace.
When successfully completed, site managers will have a thorough understanding of the way their construction site should operate, and they will be taught how to deal with a wide variety of situations.
What you will learn on a SMSTS course
The SMSTS course will develop understanding of the way a construction site should be run. The course will teach how to responsibly plan, organize, monitor and control a construction site, and it teaches how to deal with large groups of workers. The scheme covers all current legislation surrounding health and safety within the workplace, and teaches the importance of risk assessments as well as how to correctly carry them out.
The course will help build a knowledge of how to implement necessary control measures to ensure a safe working environment is achieved at all times. Communication breakdowns are one of the main reasons for accidents on a construction site, and the course develops knowledge of how to successfully and correctly communicate across an often very busy workplace. The course also teaches site managers how to instruct their staff on safe communication.
To summarize the course contents, bullet pointed below are some of the key aspects the course will teach:
- The knowledge to construct, implement and maintain health and safety measures within the workplace.
- The importance of welfare and environmental legislation, as well as methods to deal with said factors. Includes guidance on how to instruct workers to adhere to these laws and regulations.
- The best ways to implement new strategies within the workplace.
- A full explanation of site managers’ responsibilities within the workplace, including health and safety duties, welfare and environmental concerns.
The course will also run through basic skills that are crucial to running a safe and successful construction site. The course is designed to be used by people of all skill levels, and will prove as invaluable to someone with 20 years’ experience as it would a new site manager.
Where you can take the course
Courses can be taken in two different locations. Our main training site is located in Merseyside, and this is where the majority of our courses are held. One of the most respected construction companies in the UK, we are well known for our high standard of learning, and this is reflected in the environment you take the course in. We also have a second site which is based in Surrey. You can find more details of where individual courses are available on our website http://www.courtley.com.
Why learn with Courtley
Courtley was formed in 1995, and has been one of the industry leaders in health and safety training ever since. Whether it’s a team of 4, or a workforce of 100, Courtley are able to provide training courses to suit any company. One of the most respected names in the industry, Courtley have taught thousands of people, giving them the health and safety training skills they need to make workplaces a safer place. Some of our client testimonials are listed below:
- “Made to feel relaxed and welcome. Good information and instruction. Excellent refreshments.”
- “This will raise everyone’s awareness of health and safety.”
- “Good method of communication by the tutor. Lovely food and the premises are in a good location, ideal building. Overall a very good course.”
- “Well explained and easy to understand, good food and good length of time.”
Courtleys’ reputation is only improved by their dedication to providing a quality service. Courtley offer a cost efficient solution to a large problem, and the cost is almost insignificant to businesses when compared to how much fines can be set at for breaking health and safety protocols.
How to book yourself onto a course
Booking yourself onto the SMSTS couldn’t be easier, and here at Courtley we make it our mission to help you as quickly and professionally as possible. The easiest way to contact us is to use one of the methods listed on our contact page - http://www.courtley.com/contact-us/. There is an online form you can fill out that will send your enquiry directly to us. Alternatively, you can call us on 0870 300 8174 for an instant quote.