The CITB SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) combined with a First Aid course provides a comprehensive qualification for site managers, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and first aid requirements. Here’s how to obtain these and the associated costs:
Understand the Courses
SMSTS Course
- Aimed at site managers and supervisors.
- Covers:
- Construction regulations.
- Health and safety management.
- Risk assessments and method statements.
- Environmental considerations.
- Duration: 5 days.
First Aid at Work (FAW) Course
- Complies with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
- Covers:
- CPR and AED use.
- Common workplace injuries.
- Managing unconscious casualties.
- Duration: 3 days for the full course; 1-day options available for basic needs.
Prepare for the Courses
- For SMSTS:
- Review materials on health and safety legislation and site management practices.
- For First Aid:
- Familiarize yourself with basic first aid principles (optional but helpful).
Attend and Complete the Courses
- SMSTS:
- You’ll need to pass a written assessment at the end.
- First Aid:
- Practical and written assessments must be passed.
Receive Certifications
- SMSTS Certificate: Valid for 5 years.
- First Aid Certificate: Valid for 3 years.