What Benefits Does It Offer?
META DESC: An SMSTS course is a great option for construction industry professionals. Find out more from TAM Training.
As one of the leading providers of SMSTS courses London has to offer, we know how much it can offer construction industry professionals. Here’s what you can expect from the course – and how passing it could benefit you.
About The Course
First of all, what is the SMSTS course? It stands for the Site Management Safety Training Scheme. It covers all relevant legislation affecting safe working in the construction and civil engineering industries. It demonstrates the importance of workplace risk assessments, and the necessity for implementing control measures. It also helps to foster good communication on site, so that a strong health and safety culture can be maintained.
Who is the SMSTS course for? This scheme was designed to equip existing and future managers with a broad understanding of health and safety industry standards, regulations, and current legislation for working on site. It also opens to a wide range of other senior construction professionals. Not sure if it is the right fit for you? Get in touch today, and we will be able to tell you if you are a suitable candidate.
Is It Compulsory?
We are often asked if the SMSTS course is compulsory for construction industry workers. It isn’t – but we highly recommend taking it. It’s highly attractive to employers and will stand you in good stead whether you are looking to progress within your current organisation or move to another company. You will gain a number of skills that will not only allow you to perform your job with greater confidence and efficiency, but you will be able to fulfil your duties much more safely too.
What Does The Course Include?
When you take the SMSTS course, you will cover a wide range of topics and learn about all the relevant legislation relating to health and safety on construction sites. Those include:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
- Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
- Working at Height Regulations 2005
- Provision & Use of Work Equipment 1998
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
That might seem like a long list, but the course is delivered in an accessible, easy to digest way. You’ll never feel overwhelmed by all the information that you cover, even though you’ll learn a lot!
Working With A Good Training Provider
If you are going to take the SMSTS course, then it is important that you work with a trusted provider. Here at TAM Training, we have years of experience to draw upon as we deliver our training, and we are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We have a great pass rate, and course attendees can take advantage of tuition provided by knowledgeable industry professionals. You really couldn’t be in safer hands!
Find Out More Today
To find out more about completing the SMSTS course, please get in touch with our team today. We would love to answer your questions and help in any way that we can. In no time at all, you could have an SMSTS certificate to your name.
