SMSTS refresher course in Newcastle

We run the two day SMSTS refresher across the UK. Renew your SMSTS for another five years, and message us for dates near Newcastle.

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  • 2 daysto renew an in-date SMSTS
  • 5 yearson the new certificate

Before you book

How it goes

  1. Check

    Find the expiry date on your SMSTS certificate. It must still be valid when the class starts.

  2. Message

    Send us the date on WhatsApp and say you are in Newcastle.

  3. Confirm

    We reply with the next refresher dates and how the class runs.

  4. Attend

    Take both days, with daily exercises and a multiple choice test on the second day.

The course

One course, for managers who already hold the five day SMSTS.

2 days

SMSTS Refresher (2 Days)

Two days to update your legal health and safety knowledge and renew an in-date SMSTS.

Who it is for

People who hold an existing SMSTS certificate that is still valid and in date on the day of the class. You bring the certificate with you.

How it runs

  • Two days with our live instructor over video link, and you attend both days and every session
  • Individual and group exercises and case studies, assessed each day
  • A multiple choice test on the final day
  • Photo ID at the start, and English only

What you take away

  • A CITB Site Safety Plus SMSTS certificate, valid for five years
  • The course materials to keep, including the CITB Construction Site Safety GE700 publication

Good to know

Minimum class size is six students. The Guarantee Pass Policy gives free retraining and testing if required. Ask us about in house training for a team.

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For Newcastle and the North East

We run the SMSTS refresher across the UK, including as a live online class, so people in Newcastle and the North East can take it from where they work. Message us for the dates nearest to you.

If you would rather ask where a class runs and how to reach it from Newcastle Central Station or the Metro, message us.

Before you message

Have your certificate to hand. The date on it is the one fact we need, and we will reply with the next dates.

Questions

Who can take the SMSTS refresher?

Anyone who holds an SMSTS certificate that is still in date and valid on the day of the class. You bring the certificate with you.

How long is the refresher?

Two days. You must attend both days and every session.

What does it cover?

It gives an update on the legal health and safety responsibilities that affect construction sites today, including RIDDOR and changes to the legislation.

How is it assessed?

Through individual and group exercises and case studies each day, and a multiple choice test on the final day.

How long does the new certificate last?

Five years. When it ends you take another two day refresher to keep the qualification for a further five.

What if my SMSTS has already expired?

The refresher needs a certificate that is in date. Message us your expiry date and we will tell you what applies.

Is there a minimum class size?

Yes, six students for the SMSTS refresher. Ask us how the class you want is filling.

Can a company book it for a team?

Yes, it is also available as in house training, with a trainer coming to your premises on dates you choose.

Ask about refresher dates

Message us on WhatsApp from Newcastle with your SMSTS expiry date and we will reply with the next refresher dates.

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SMSTS refresher course for Newcastle

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