PMSTS (Plant Managers Safety Training Scheme)

Course Description

The Plant Managers Safety Training Scheme (PMSTS) covers all the relevant Health & Safety and Plant related legislation and other issues which affect safe working in the construction plant, civil engineering and building industries.

Who Should Attend

PMSTS is designed for plant managers, plant instructors, plant inspectors, workshop managers, project managers, agents and persons who are, or about to be responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering staff, teams and workforce. It is also mandatory for all CPCS tutors and examiners.

Course Content

PMSTS aims to give an understanding of delegates` responsibilities and accountability for site safety, health and welfare, current health and safety legislation including risk assessment, with a heavy accent on construction plant activities.

The course covers:

The Health and Safety at Work Act
Regulations relevant to the construction plant industry
Site set-up
Risk assessments/method statements
Working at Height
Electricity
Excavations
Demolition
Confined spaces, as well as recent changes in accepted working practices

It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture among the workforce.

Assessment & Award

Course work is assessed by the instructor throughout the course, via work produced by syndicate exercises and individual participation. There is also a 30 minute, 25 question, objective multiple-choice examination at the end of the course. Successful candidates will be awarded the CITB Plant Managers Safety Training Certificate.

Duration

The PMSTS training course lasts five days, 8.30 am – 5 pm daily. This can be delivered as a five day block or one day a week over a five week period, or any combination of multiple days over consecutive weeks. The PMSTS certificate lasts for five years, after which candidates must sit the Two Day PMSTS Refresher training course to renew the certificate and keep their qualification up to date.

Cost

Typical fees for open courses are £585 + VAT; however this can vary for in-house courses (dependant on location and numbers). As part of the fees each candidate will receive the ConstructionSkills GE700 – an up to date copy of the Construction Site Safety Manuals (Volumes 1 & 2), currently retailing at £89.50, and the PMSTS 01 Course Notes, currently retailing at £38.00, and the certification charges at £35.

Companies that are eligible for CITB grant refund can claim a grant of £87.50 back for each successful candidate who completes the course. Find out more about CITB-ConstructionSkills Levy & Grants.

Venue

We run open PMSTS courses regularly in our Training Centres in Rainham Kent, Rainham Essex, Basingstoke Hampshire and central London or we are happy to travel to your location if suitable facilities are available.

Download our course outline here

A Polite Notice

It pays to be selective when booking training courses because not all training providers are what they appear to be. When booking a PMSTS Course you need to feel assured that your training provider is fully accredited to provide that training and is not then going to sub-contract the work. Lighthouse Safety Training are fully accredited by CITB-ConstructionSkills to provide the PMSTS course and proof of that accreditation can be seen at our accreditation page.

Upcoming PMSTS course dates

30 April, 1, 2, 3, 4 May 2012

17, 18, 19, 20, 21 September 2012

Testimonials

Course was well presented and put across very well learnt a lot of information during the course. Great course, would recommend the company to other clients.

MG Scotland August 2011 (PMSTS)

Course well presented in a detailed, relevant but humorous manor, thus making what can be a dry subject enjoyable.

TQ Education & Training August 2011 (PMSTS)

I found the course, well structured, useful and informative, thanks to Andy and his team.

TQ Education & Training August 2011 (PMSTS)

All of the course ran very smoothly and the lessons were superbly paced. A very well delivered course and the best H&S orientated course I have attended. Andrew made superb use of the course materials and directed some excellent thought provoking discussions. Highly recommended.

Citrus Training Ltd August 2011 (PMSTS)

Extremely good course, although I struggled to absorb some of the content, I found that it started me thinking laterally re H&S in general.

GGH Hire July 2010 (PMSTS)

“Andy is a fine tutor, gives confidence and holds a gift in making the course interesting and rewarding.”

P J Carey July 2010 (PMSTS)

I enjoyed the way in which the course content was relayed to me. It was kept relevant and interesting.

McArdle’s July 2010 (PMSTS)

Very well presented course. A very good overall view of the important laws covering our industry.

ASB Contractors July 2010 (PMSTS)

I found the course informative and very useful, I thought our tutors methods were excellent, and it was the best course I have ever attended.

Weston Homes July 2010 (PMSTS)

“Good course full of energy and uplifting methods of delivery. Good to learn from experienced tutor.”