Course content

The course includes:

• The Health and Safety at Work Act

• Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations

• Risk assessments and method statements

• Managing hazards e.g. electricity, excavations, working at height, scaffolding, demolition, confined spaces

• Behavioural safety

• Occupational health

• Latest updates to acceptable working practices.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching involves classroom-based discussion, case studies, group work, presentations and homework.

Students must attend all 37.5 hours as per the Site Safety Plus attendance requirements.

They must also pass a multiple-choice test.

What you get

CITB Site Safety Plus Certificate (valid for five years)*

You will also gain an understanding of the following:

• Health and safety on construction sites

• Related welfare and environmental issues.

The course price includes publications, registration, certification, lunch and refreshments

*This certificate must be renewed every five years before it expires by attending the SMSTS Refresher course. Otherwise, you will need to take the full SMSTS course again.

Entry requirements

1. A valid SMSTS certificate from the last five years. You must take this course before your certificate expires.

2. Good spoken and written English.

3. Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.

4. Test re-sits must take place within 90 days of the original course date (at an additional charge).

By booking a course, you agree to follow our Terms and Conditions.

Grants and funding

Grants could be available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.

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For more information, email ncc.accountmanager@citb.co.uk or call 0344 994 4433.

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