SMSTS Course (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

Course Overview

Struggling to manage construction site safety with full confidence? Maybe you’re responsible for coordinating multiple trades, ensuring compliance with regulations, or handling high-risk activities like working at height or excavations. This SMSTS Course (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is a CPD-accredited online programme designed to equip site managers and supervisors with the essential knowledge and leadership skills to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient construction environments.

Fully online and self-paced, this course fits around your work commitments while strengthening your ability to manage health and safety responsibilities effectively. You’ll gain a strong understanding of risk management, legal compliance, site setup, and safe working practices, all aligned with UK construction standards and best practices.

Complete the course and earn a CPD-accredited certification recognised across the construction industry. This qualification demonstrates your competence in managing site safety, reducing risks, and ensuring compliance with UK health and safety regulations. Take the next step in your construction career while creating safer working environments.

Key Highlights

• CPD-accredited SMSTS-level training for construction professionals
• Fully online and self-paced with instant certification on completion
• Covers CDM regulations, risk management, and site safety practices
• Builds leadership and supervisory skills for site management roles
• Suitable for site managers, supervisors, and construction professionals
• Recognised across UK construction and infrastructure sectors

What You’ll Learn

• Understand health and safety responsibilities in construction environments
• Apply Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations effectively
• Identify hazards and implement risk assessment and control measures
• Manage site setup and ensure safe working conditions
• Promote behavioural safety and a positive safety culture
• Control high-risk activities including working at height and excavations
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards
• Develop leadership skills to manage teams and enforce safety procedures

Accreditation & Recognition

This SMSTS Course is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional development standards within the construction sector. It is widely recognised by UK employers as evidence of health and safety competence and compliance training.

• Earn a CPD-accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

Assessment & Certification

Your progress in this SMSTS Course is assessed through an online multiple-choice exam with a 60% pass mark and instant results. You can retake the exam for free to ensure full understanding before certification.

Upon successful completion, you can obtain a CPD-accredited certificate verifying your professional development and competence in construction site safety management. A printed certificate is also available for £24.99.

There are no hidden fees, and this qualification is recognised by UK employers as proof of structured training and professional growth.

Who Is This Course For?

• Site managers and assistant site managers
• Construction supervisors and team leaders
• Project managers responsible for site safety
• Health and safety officers in construction
• Professionals aiming to meet SMSTS-level knowledge standards
• Individuals seeking career progression in construction management

Career Opportunities & Progression

• Site Manager – £35,000–£60,000 per year
• Construction Supervisor – £30,000–£45,000 per year
• Health and Safety Officer – £28,000–£50,000 per year
• Project Manager – £40,000–£70,000 per year
• Site Safety Coordinator – £30,000–£48,000 per year
• Construction Manager – £45,000–£75,000 per year

Key Skills You’ll Gain

• Advanced construction site safety management
• Risk assessment and hazard control
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and compliance
• Leadership and team supervision skills
• Occupational health and safety management
• Safe management of high-risk construction activities
• Incident prevention and reporting
• Confidence in enforcing safety standards on-site

Why Study with Edu Xpress

Edu Xpress is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider committed to helping professionals develop practical skills, leadership, and compliance knowledge across UK industries.

• CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications
• Expert-led courses with real-world industry insight
• 100% online learning with flexible access
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
• Trusted by learners worldwide