What does SMSTS stand for?

SMSTS stands for Site Management Safety Training Scheme. It’s a CITB-accredited course that’s part of the Site Safety Plus suite, designed to improve health and safety standards for site managers in the construction industry.

How difficult is the SMSTS course?

The SMSTS course is manageable for most learners. It’s assessed through a short written exam and practical tasks completed during the course. You’ll also have access to free mock exams, tutor support, and materials to help you prepare.

How much does the SMSTS course cost?

The SMSTS course typically costs between £450 and £600, depending on the provider, location, and whether you choose online or classroom training.

Can I get a CSCS Black card after completing the SMSTS course?

The SMSTS course is part of CITB's Site Safety Plus Scheme, while the CSCS scheme is separate. Site managers are expected to have a CSCS black manager's card and an SMSTS qualification while working on a construction site.

Can I resit the SMSTS exam if I fail?

Yes, you can resit the SMSTS exam if you don’t pass the first time. If you score between 72%–78% (23–25 out of 32), you’re eligible for a re-sit. If you score below 69%, you’ll need to retake the full course before attempting the exam again.

What is the pass mark for the SMSTS exam?

To pass the SMSTS exam, you need to score at least 81%, which equates to 26 out of 32 marks. The exam comprises 25 questions, including multiple-choice and short written answers.

What happens if my SMSTS certificate expires?

If your SMSTS certificate expires, you must retake the full 5-day SMSTS course to regain certification. To avoid this, ensure you complete the 2-day SMSTS Refresher course before your current certificate expires.

When will I receive my SMSTS certificate?

Upon successful completion of the course and exam, you will receive your SMSTS certificate from CITB within four weeks.

CITB SMSTS Course | Online & Classroom

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Birmingham

Venue: Birmingham

Address: Boultbee Business, Nechells Pl, Nechells, Birmingham, UK
Postcode: B7 5AR

Date: Monday 21st September 2026 to Friday 25th September 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Venue: Birmingham

Address: Boultbee Business, Nechells Pl, Nechells, Birmingham, UK
Postcode: B7 5AR

Date: Monday 28th September 2026 to Friday 2nd October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Venue: Birmingham

Address: Boultbee Business, Nechells Pl, Nechells, Birmingham, UK
Postcode: B7 5AR

Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026 to Wednesday 4th November 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Venue: Birmingham

Address: Boultbee Business, Nechells Pl, Nechells, Birmingham, UK
Postcode: B7 5AR

Date: Monday 19th October 2026 to Friday 23rd October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Venue: Birmingham

Address: Boultbee Business, Nechells Pl, Nechells, Birmingham, UK
Postcode: B7 5AR

Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026 to Tuesday 8th December 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Venue: Birmingham

Address: Boultbee Business, Nechells Pl, Nechells, Birmingham, UK
Postcode: B7 5AR

Date: Monday 16th November 2026 to Friday 20th November 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Venue: Birmingham

Address: Boultbee Business, Nechells Pl, Nechells, Birmingham, UK
Postcode: B7 5AR

Date: Monday 14th December 2026 to Friday 18th December 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Blackburn

Venue: Blackburn

Address: Alan Ramsbottom Way, Great Harwood, Blackburn, UK
Postcode: BB6 7EJ

Date: Monday 21st September 2026 to Friday 25th September 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Blackburn

Address: Alan Ramsbottom Way, Great Harwood, Blackburn, UK
Postcode: BB6 7EJ

Date: Monday 21st September 2026 to Friday 25th September 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Blackburn

Address: Alan Ramsbottom Way, Great Harwood, Blackburn, UK
Postcode: BB6 7EJ

Date: Monday 19th October 2026 to Friday 23rd October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Blackburn

Address: Alan Ramsbottom Way, Great Harwood, Blackburn, UK
Postcode: BB6 7EJ

Date: Monday 16th November 2026 to Friday 20th November 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Blackburn

Address: Alan Ramsbottom Way, Great Harwood, Blackburn, UK
Postcode: BB6 7EJ

Date: Monday 18th January 2027 to

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Chorley

Venue: Chorley

Address: Chorley West Business Park, Ackhurst Rd, Chorley, UK
Postcode: PR7 1NL

Date: Monday 14th September 2026 to Friday 18th September 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Chorley

Address: Chorley West Business Park, Ackhurst Rd, Chorley, UK
Postcode: PR7 1NL

Date: Monday 5th October 2026 to Friday 9th October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Chorley

Address: Chorley West Business Park, Ackhurst Rd, Chorley, UK
Postcode: PR7 1NL

Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 to Friday 6th November 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Chorley

Address: Chorley West Business Park, Ackhurst Rd, Chorley, UK
Postcode: PR7 1NL

Date: Monday 7th December 2026 to Friday 11th December 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Chorley

Address: Chorley West Business Park, Ackhurst Rd, Chorley, UK
Postcode: PR7 1NL

Date: Monday 18th January 2027 to

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Gateshead

Venue: Gateshead

Address: 2 Dukesway West, Team Valley, Gateshead
Postcode: NE11 0PN

Date: Monday 18th January 2027 to Friday 22nd January 2027

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Gateshead

Address: 2 Dukesway West, Team Valley, Gateshead
Postcode: NE11 0PN

Date: Monday 15th February 2027 to Friday 19th February 2027

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Gateshead

Address: 2 Dukesway West, Team Valley, Gateshead
Postcode: NE11 0PN

Date: Monday 8th March 2027 to Friday 12th March 2027

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Gateshead

Address: 2 Dukesway West, Team Valley, Gateshead
Postcode: NE11 0PN

Date: Monday 19th April 2027 to Friday 23rd April 2027

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Gateshead

Address: 2 Dukesway West, Team Valley, Gateshead
Postcode: NE11 0PN

Date: Monday 10th May 2027 to Friday 14th May 2027

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Hampshire

Venue: Hampshire

Address: Tadley Self Storage, Silchester Rd, Tadley, United Kingdom
Postcode: RG26 3PY

Date: Monday 21st September 2026 to Friday 25th September 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £754.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Associated Training Services

Venue: Hampshire

Address: Tadley Self Storage, Silchester Rd, Tadley, United Kingdom
Postcode: RG26 3PY

Date: Monday 26th October 2026 to Friday 30th October 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £754.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Associated Training Services

Venue: Hampshire

Address: Tadley Self Storage, Silchester Rd, Tadley, United Kingdom
Postcode: RG26 3PY

Date: Monday 23rd November 2026 to Friday 27th November 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £754.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Associated Training Services

Venue: Hampshire

Address: Tadley Self Storage, Silchester Rd, Tadley, United Kingdom
Postcode: RG26 3PY

Date: Monday 30th November 2026 to Friday 4th December 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £754.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Associated Training Services

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Kent - Rainham

Venue: Kent - Rainham

Address: 18 Ivy St, Rainham, Gillingham, UK
Postcode: ME8 8BE

Date: Monday 14th September 2026 to Friday 18th September 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £706.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Lighthouse Safety

Venue: Kent - Rainham

Address: 18 Ivy St, Rainham, Gillingham, UK
Postcode: ME8 8BE

Date: Thursday 15th October 2026 to Thursday 12th November 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £706.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Lighthouse Safety

Venue: Kent - Rainham

Address: 18 Ivy St, Rainham, Gillingham, UK
Postcode: ME8 8BE

Date: Thursday 19th November 2026 to Thursday 17th December 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £706.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Lighthouse Safety

Venue: Kent - Rainham

Address: 18 Ivy St, Rainham, Gillingham, UK
Postcode: ME8 8BE

Date: Monday 7th December 2026 to Friday 11th December 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £706.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Lighthouse Safety

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Leicester

Venue: Leicester

Address: Meridian Business Park, 9 Merus Ct, Leicester, UK
Postcode: LE19 1RJ

Date: Monday 5th October 2026 to Friday 9th October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Venue: Leicester

Address: Meridian Business Park, 9 Merus Ct, Leicester, UK
Postcode: LE19 1RJ

Date: Monday 23rd November 2026 to Friday 27th November 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in London-Russell Sq.

Venue: London-Russell Sq.

Address: De Morgan House, 57-58 Russell Square, London
Postcode: WC1B 4HS

Date: Monday 5th October 2026 to Friday 9th October 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £630.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Construction Skills People

Venue: London-Russell Sq.

Address: De Morgan House, 57-58 Russell Square, London
Postcode: WC1B 4HS

Date: Monday 16th November 2026 to Friday 20th November 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £630.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Construction Skills People

Venue: London-Russell Sq.

Address: De Morgan House, 57-58 Russell Square, London
Postcode: WC1B 4HS

Date: Monday 7th December 2026 to Friday 11th December 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £630.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Construction Skills People

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in London-Wandsworth

Venue: London-Wandsworth

Address: Thornsett Rd, London, UK
Postcode: SW18 4EW

Date: Monday 21st September 2026 to Friday 25th September 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £706.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Lighthouse Safety

Venue: London-Wandsworth

Address: Thornsett Rd, London, UK
Postcode: SW18 4EW

Date: Thursday 1st October 2026 to Thursday 29th October 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £706.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Lighthouse Safety

Venue: London-Wandsworth

Address: Thornsett Rd, London, UK
Postcode: SW18 4EW

Date: Thursday 5th November 2026 to Thursday 3rd December 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £706.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Lighthouse Safety

Venue: London-Wandsworth

Address: Thornsett Rd, London, UK
Postcode: SW18 4EW

Date: Monday 14th December 2026 to Friday 18th December 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £706.80 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Lighthouse Safety

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Manchester

Venue: Manchester

Address: Salford, UK
Postcode: M5 5DQ

Date: Monday 14th September 2026 to Friday 18th September 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Manchester

Address: Salford, UK
Postcode: M5 5DQ

Date: Monday 5th October 2026 to Friday 9th October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Manchester

Address: Salford, UK
Postcode: M5 5DQ

Date: Monday 19th October 2026 to Friday 23rd October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Manchester

Address: Salford, UK
Postcode: M5 5DQ

Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 to Friday 6th November 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Manchester

Address: Salford, UK
Postcode: M5 5DQ

Date: Monday 23rd November 2026 to Friday 27th November 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Milton Keynes

Venue: Milton Keynes

Address: Stadium Business Court, Denbigh Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, UK
Postcode: MK1 1AX

Date: Monday 14th September 2026 to Friday 18th September 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Venue: Milton Keynes

Address: Stadium Business Court, Denbigh Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, UK
Postcode: MK1 1AX

Date: Monday 12th October 2026 to Friday 16th October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Venue: Milton Keynes

Address: Stadium Business Court, Denbigh Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, UK
Postcode: MK1 1AX

Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026 to Wednesday 25th November 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Venue: Milton Keynes

Address: Stadium Business Court, Denbigh Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, UK
Postcode: MK1 1AX

Date: Monday 9th November 2026 to Friday 13th November 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £636.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Webb's Training Services

Venue: Milton Keynes

Address: Stadium Business Court, Denbigh Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, UK
Postcode: MK1 1AX

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Sheffield-Station Rd

Venue: Sheffield-Station Rd

Address: 60a Station Rd, Kiveton Park, Sheffield
Postcode: S26 6QQ

Date: Monday 14th September 2026 to Friday 18th September 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £432.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Marvel Training Ltd

Venue: Sheffield-Station Rd

Address: 60a Station Rd, Kiveton Park, Sheffield
Postcode: S26 6QQ

Date: Monday 12th October 2026 to Friday 16th October 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £522.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: Marvel Training Ltd

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Sunderland

Venue: Sunderland

Address: West Industrial Estate, 32 Pallion Way, Sunderland, UK
Postcode: SR4 6SJ

Date: Monday 1st February 2027 to Friday 5th February 2027

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Wigan

Venue: Wigan

Address: Fourmarts Rd, Wigan, UK
Postcode: WN5 0LU

Date: Monday 12th October 2026 to Friday 16th October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Wigan

Address: Fourmarts Rd, Wigan, UK
Postcode: WN5 0LU

Date: Monday 9th November 2026 to Friday 13th November 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Wigan

Address: Fourmarts Rd, Wigan, UK
Postcode: WN5 0LU

Date: Monday 14th December 2026 to Friday 18th December 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Wigan

Address: Fourmarts Rd, Wigan, UK
Postcode: WN5 0LU

Date: Monday 11th January 2027 to Friday 15th January 2027

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Wigan

Address: Fourmarts Rd, Wigan, UK
Postcode: WN5 0LU

Date: Monday 8th February 2027 to Friday 12th February 2027

Time: 8:00 AM to

Book your CITB SMSTS Course in Wirral

Venue: Wirral

Address: Brunel Rd, Bromborough, Wirral, UK
Postcode: CH62 3NY

Date: Monday 14th September 2026 to Friday 18th September 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Wirral

Address: Brunel Rd, Bromborough, Wirral, UK
Postcode: CH62 3NY

Date: Monday 28th September 2026 to Friday 2nd October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Wirral

Address: Brunel Rd, Bromborough, Wirral, UK
Postcode: CH62 3NY

Date: Monday 12th October 2026 to Friday 16th October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Wirral

Address: Brunel Rd, Bromborough, Wirral, UK
Postcode: CH62 3NY

Date: Monday 26th October 2026 to Friday 30th October 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Price: From £618.00 (All inclusive)

Provided by: One Stop Safety Training

Venue: Wirral

Address: Brunel Rd, Bromborough, Wirral, UK
Postcode: CH62 3NY

Date: Monday 9th November 2026 to Friday 13th November 2026

Venue: Online Live

Address: Virtual (Video Call Platform)

Date: Monday 14th September 2026 to Friday 18th September 2026

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Price: From £480.00

Provided by: SMAS Worksafe

Venue: Online Live

Address: Virtual (Video Call Platform)

Date: Monday 21st September 2026 to Friday 25th September 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £630.00

Provided by: Construction Skills People

Venue: Online Live

Address: Virtual (Video Call Platform)

Date: Monday 28th September 2026 to Friday 2nd October 2026

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Price: From £480.00

Provided by: SMAS Worksafe

Venue: Online Live

Address: Virtual (Video Call Platform)

Date: Friday 9th October 2026 to Sunday 18th October 2026

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Price: From £449.99

Provided by: Safety Alert Training Ltd

Venue: Online Live

Address: Virtual (Video Call Platform)

Date: Friday 9th October 2026 to Friday 6th November 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Price: From £630.00

Provided by: Construction Skills People

CITB SMSTS Course

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