CITB SMSTS Refresher + First Aid

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.

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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).

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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.

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Receive Certifications

• SMSTS Certificate: Valid for 5 years.
• First Aid Certificate: Valid for 3 years.