CITB SMSTS Training Course (PLA)

L4 Level 4
Part Time
Contact us for dates
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

The Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) is a 5x day course, providing Site Managers with an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, as well as the legal responsibilities they have relevant to their work activities. The course is designed to support site managers to: Manage & implement health, safety and environmental aspects on site, in accordance to current legal provisions and within the context of the role. Implement new guidance and industry best practice. Develop an understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety, welfare and the environment.

What you will study

Module 1 - Legal & Management

Module 2 - Health & Welfare

Module 3 - General Safety

Module 4 - High Risk Activities Exercise - Construction Site Core Project Task

Entry requirements

Candidates should be responsible for planning, organising, controlling and monitoring a construction workforce. Must be competent in written and spoken English. Candidates will need to bring a laptop or device to all sessions.

Facilities

There is a project element included as part of this course, requiring a presentation. Access to a laptop or smart device such as a tablet will be beneficial in preparing for the presentation.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

Contact us for dates

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

30 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

CPCC4PX1
L4

Qualification

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) (PLA)

Career prospects & further study

£30,000

According to Lightcast 2022 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 9.1% in the Cardiff Capital Region between 2022-2026, with an average wage over £30,000 per year.

On completion of the SMSTS learners can progress onto a HNC or HND in Construction

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

CCTC,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE