Training Standard

Description:

Standard Classification: Mandatory Renewal

Purpose / Scope: The purpose of the health and safety in construction site management – refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the full health and safety in construction site management course or subsequent refresher course, and can provide proof of attendance Scope: improve awareness of recent developments in construction, legislation and health, safety, welfare and environmental issues identify measures that will assist the practical implementation of responsibilities established by new legislation and/or new working practices

Occupation: Health, Safety and Environment

Candidate Prerequisites: The refresher course is only for delegates who have previously passed the five-day health and safety in construction site management (SMSTS) or subsequent refresher course, and hold a valid health and safety in construction site management certificate (SMSTS). Evidence must be provided to the training provider of their eligibility. Failure to attend the refresher course prior to the expiry of an existing certificate will require the delegate to re-enter by completing the health and safety in construction site management course (SMSTS) Delegates must be competent in English at site management level.

Instruction / Supervision: As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have: Award in education and training (or equivalent as per requirements for approved training organisations) successfully completed training to this standard Any standard specific training or membership at least 3 years relevant industrial experience at site management level or above a verifiable CV At least one of the following: A Health and Safety degree IOSH Level 6 Diploma in Safety Management (or equivalent) Level 4 or 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (or SVQ equivalent) NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Part 2 NEBOSH Units A, B, C & D Please refer to the quality assurance document that sets out the trainer requirements

Delivery: Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment. The minimum number of delegates per course is four. The maximum number of delegates per course is 20. These minimum and maximum delegate numbers are not subject to an appeal. All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation. A publication to support the training must be made available to each delegate to use throughout and to keep for reference. The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard: classroom remote learning a blend of classroom and remote learning This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning. This standard is considered to be set at an advanced level.

Assessment: Assessment will be by an exam paper at the end of the course. The exam paper is compulsory and consists of 25 questions, selected by CITB, covering all aspects of the course. The examination pass mark is 80% (28 out of 35).

Quality Assurance: CITB Products Quality assurance against this standard will require the Approved Training Organisation (ATO) to hold approval with a 3rd party awarding organisation, industry training board, or professional institute for the specific course or qualification linked to this standard. The course or qualification must have external set test(s) or exam(s) and be externally quality assured by the 3rd party. This standard is not intended for mapping of ATOs' own standalone courses. Third party awarding organisations should submit their qualifications or courses for approval, before their delivery centres can be approved by CITB against this standard.

Review Cycle: 3 year(s) from approval date or on request

Additional Information about this standard: Site Safety Plus https://www.citb.co.uk/Documents/training_and_courses/site_safety_plus/scheme_rules/Appendix_H_Site_Management_Safety_Training_Scheme_Refresher_(SMSTS-R).pdf Health & Safety At Work Act (HASAWA) http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/51/contents/made Work at Height Regulations http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/735/contents/made Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2306/contents/made Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2307/contents/made Guidance: Managing Health & Safety in Construction (L153) http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l153.htm ACOP: LOLER Approved Code of Practice http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l113.htm PUWER Approved Code of Practice http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l22.htm Health & Safety Executive guidance documents: SG48: Reducing error and influencing behaviour