CITB SMSTS Refresher Course | Renew Your Site Safety Certification

Keep Your Certification Current: CITB SMSTS Refresher Training at Lighthouse Safety

If you’re a site manager or supervisor working in construction, you already understand the vital role that health and safety plays in the day-to-day running of a site. Your Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certification reflects your commitment to maintaining a safe, legally compliant, and efficiently run work environment.

But did you know your SMSTS certificate is only valid for five years?

To continue fulfilling your responsibilities and remain compliant with CITB and HSE expectations, you must complete the CITB SMSTS Refresher course before your certificate expires. At Lighthouse Safety, we deliver this important training with the same high standards, experienced tutors, and learner support that we’re known for across the industry.

What Is the SMSTS Refresher Course?

The Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Refresher is a two-day course designed for those who have previously completed the full five-day SMSTS course and need to renew their qualification. It updates learners on:

• Current health and safety legislation

• Best practices in risk management

• Changes in industry guidance

• Responsibilities of site managers under new regulations

This course is not just a requirement—it’s an opportunity to refresh your knowledge, strengthen your leadership, and recommit to safety on your site.

Who Is the SMSTS Refresher For?

This course is aimed at site managers, supervisors, project managers, and business owners who have already completed the full SMSTS course and whose certificate is still valid (or expired by no more than 6 months).

If your SMSTS certificate has expired by more than 6 months, you will be required to retake the full 5-day course—so booking your refresher in time is crucial.

What You’ll Learn

Over the two days, you’ll cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Recent updates to health and safety legislation

• Revised Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs)

• Industry best practices and emerging trends

• Risk assessments and method statements

• Managing contractors, subcontractors, and temporary works

• CDM Regulations and their impact on site responsibilities

• How to effectively manage site-based health, safety, and environmental issues

The course also includes practical discussions, case studies, and the chance to explore how recent changes apply to your own site.

Certification and Assessment

At the end of the course, you’ll complete a multiple-choice assessment and will need to participate throughout the training to demonstrate your understanding.

On successful completion, you’ll receive an updated CITB SMSTS certificate, valid for another five years.

Why Choose Lighthouse Safety?

We’ve built a reputation for delivering training that is:

• Engaging and practical – taught by instructors with real industry experience

• Well-supported – from booking to certification, our team is here to help

• Conveniently delivered – online options and in-person training at our modern centres

• Trusted by the industry – we work with major contractors and companies across the UK

When you train with Lighthouse Safety, you’re not just ticking a box—you’re investing in your leadership, your team’s wellbeing, and your project’s success.

Upcoming SMSTS Refresher Dates

Our CITB SMSTS Refresher courses run regularly across our training centres and online platforms. Visit our course page or contact our bookings team to reserve your place.

Don’t leave it too late—book your refresher before your current certificate expires.

Book SMSTS Refresher Now

To learn more or reserve your place on the next CITB SMSTS Refresher course, contact us or visit:
https://www.lighthousesafety.co.uk/training-courses/citb-training-courses-kent/