CITB SSSTS Refresher (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Refresher)
Course Duration : 1 Day
From: £295.00 (Exc. VAT)
The CITB SMSTS Refresher course is a 2-day programme designed for managers who need to renew their current, in-date SMSTS certificate. Safety & Access delivers an engaging refresher that brings learners up to speed on legislative updates, industry best practice and changes to site safety standards.
| Start Date | Location | |
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| 25/11/2026 | Lincolnshire | Select Date |
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The CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Refresher is a mandatory two-day classroom-based course designed for individuals who already hold a valid SMSTS certificate and need to renew it before expiry.
Delivered face-to-face by Safety & Access in Nottingham and Humberside, this refresher course ensures site managers remain legally compliant, up to date with current legislation, and aligned with industry best practice.
The course is for nyone whose SMSTS certificate is due to expire within 5 years, including:
Site Managers
Project Managers
Supervisors moving into management roles
To take this course, delegates are required to have previously completed the five-day SMSTS course.
Updates to health & safety legislation
Latest guidance from HSE & construction industry bodies
Review of leadership responsibilities and communication
Risk assessment refresh & practical case studies
Environmental management and behavioural safety
Updates on working at height, scaffold safety and CDM
A short written test is completed at the end of the course. Successful candidates are issued an updated CITB SMSTS Refresher certificate, valid for another 5 years.
Yes. If you want to renew an existing SMSTS certificate, you must complete the SMSTS Refresher course before the certificate expires.
You should complete the refresher before your current SMSTS certificate expiry date. Many delegates choose to book 3–6 months before expiry to avoid losing certification.
No. Once expired, the refresher is no longer valid. You must re-sit the full SMSTS course.
The SMSTS Refresher is a two-day course, delivered over two consecutive classroom days.
The refresher is shorter, but it is not easier. Delegates are expected to already understand core SMSTS principles and actively participate in discussions and assessments.
The refresher focuses on:
Legislative and regulatory updates
CDM Regulations and duty holder responsibilities
Changes to industry guidance and ACOPs
Common enforcement issues and site failings
Reinforcing site management responsibilities
If you fail, resit options may be available in line with CITB Site Safety Plus rules. We will explain the process and any additional requirements.
Yes. You must provide proof of a valid, in-date SMSTS certificate to attend the refresher. Without this, you will not be eligible to complete the course.
On successful completion, your renewed SMSTS certificate is valid for five years from the date of issue.
Yes. The refresher renews your CITB Site Safety Plus SMSTS certificate, which is recognised nationwide by principal contractors, clients, and major construction projects.
Some CITB levy-paying employers may be able to claim grant funding. Eligibility depends on levy status and current CITB rules.
Training is delivered by Safety & Access, ensuring:
Experienced, industry-based tutors
Small classroom group sizes
Practical, real-world site discussion
Clear guidance on compliance and renewal
You should not attend if:
Your SMSTS certificate has already expired
You have never completed the full SMSTS course
You are new to site management roles
In these cases, the full five-day SMSTS course is required.