Course Aims
This industry leading course will provide delegates with improved and refreshed knowledge and understanding on responsibilities and accountability for site safety.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
This attracts a CITB Short Course Duration Grant at Tier 3 - 50%, with a value of £120. Please see the Grants and Funding tab for further information.
Now Available
- You can now book your Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) CSCS Operatives Touchscreen Test through HSS Training.
The Operatives test ensures workers have a minimum level of health, safety and environmental awareness before going on site. To apply for a CSCS Labourers Green card, delegates will need to successfully complete both the Operatives HS&E test and the Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness course, holding both valid certificates. CSCS cards provide evidence that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site, and contractors or clients in the UK require workers to hold a card before they are granted access to a site.
Virtual Classrooms
Can't find the date you're looking for?
The SMSTS Refresher course is also available through Remote Learning, where delegates can complete training and gain their certification via Virtual Classrooms.
Virtual Classroom training has been created to allow delegates to gain and develop the required knowledge outside of the classroom - connecting live with a HSS Trainer through a webcam.
To find out more information and view Remote Learning course dates please click here.
- Current focus of HSE's attention
- Risk assessments
- Method statements
- CDM Regulations
- Construction Health, Safety and Welfare (CDM part 2)
- Reporting of Accidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR)
- Overview and changes to the current legislation affecting construction to include:
- Work at Height Regulations
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
- Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
- Control of Noise at Work Regulations
- Fire on construction sites including Fire Safety Order
- Construction waste and Site Waste Management
Theory Test
Individual written test with explanation of pass requirements.
Delegates attending the SMSTS Refresher course MUST have a valid in date certificate on the day of attending. If your company has applied to the CITB for a dispensation, this must be applied for before booking of the course, and proof will need to be provided at the time of booking. Delegates not having a valid certificate or dispensation from CITB, will not be able to attend, and a Full 5-day course will need to be booked.
Interpreters:
Delegates attending CITB courses must be competent in English. Interpreters and translators are not permitted for any part of the course delivery or examination process. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area on 0345 605 0006.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Assessment
The examination paper consists of 25 questions, selected by CITB, covering all aspects of the course. Each exam paper has:- 18 multiple choice questions (each worth one mark)
- 7 questions in multi-response or short written answer format (each worth two marks) The exam pass mark is 81% (26 out of 32).
The exam lasts for 35 minutes and delegates are permitted to use the provided CITB publications for the last 15 minutes of the exam. Certification Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate valid for five years.
Please note, CITB no longer produce physical certificates, all certificates are produced digitally and sent to the booker of the course within 28 working days of the end of the course.
CITB Short Course Duration Grant
As of the 1st April 2023, the levy grants for CITB have been updated. For more information on the changes please click here.
Information for Employers
HSS Training is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) with CITB, allowing our customers to claim grants for completing training on our registered courses. The CITB levy and grants scheme has been introduced to ensure the UK construction industry has the skilled workforce that it needs; providing grants for employers to train their workers. This helps to maintain health & safety standards on construction sites, keeping the right skills available for the industry to grow. In turn this will allow projects to be completed on time and within budget, in a safe and sustainable manner.
How much is the Grant?
The grant rates are split into three tiers, determined by the duration and content of the course.
•Tier 1 = £60
•Tier 2 = £140
•Tier 3 = £240
| Course Name | Grant Tier | Value |
| IPAF (Dual) Mobile Vertical (3a) + (3b) Mobile Boom - Operator | Tier 2 | £140 |
| IPAF Harness Use and Inspection | Tier 1 | £60 |
| PASMA Mobile Access Towers for Users | Tier 2 | £140 |
| Ladder and Stepladder User - Ladder Association | Tier 1 | £60 |
| Ladder and Stepladder Inspection - Ladder Association | Tier 1 | £60 |
| Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) | Tier 3 | £240 |
| Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS) | Tier 3 - 50% | £120 |
| Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) | Tier 2 | £140 |
| Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS) | Tier 2 - 50% | £70 |
| Site Safety Plus - Health & Safety Awareness | Tier 1 | £60 |
Please refer to the Approved Course List on CITB’s website for the full course directory. Grants are paid once for each individual per course, with the exception of a renewal or refresher course.
Which courses are covered?
As a CITB accredited ATO, HSS Training has 20+ courses registered under the CITB Short Course Duration Grant. Short duration courses last from 3 hours to 29 days, focusing on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
The full list of approved courses is available on CITB’s Construction Training Directory.
• Assured Products - courses delivered to an agreed industry standard
• Recognised Products - an approved standard by a relevant awarding body that is widely accepted by the industry i.e. IPAF, PASMA, Ladder Association
• CITB - relating to the Site Safety Plus courses
How do I claim?
Q. What do I need to do as the employer?
A. Simply book your employee onto their required course (our full open schedule is available on the HSS Training website) and provide us with the following details: Delegate name, DOB, Address, NI Number and the Employer CITB Levy Number.
Q. How do I make a claim?
A. We will do everything for you. Because HSS Training is an ATO with CITB, following your employees successful completion of their course we will update the construction Training Register and you will automatically receive the payment.
Q. How will I receive the payment?
A. Grants can only be paid back via bank transfer, so ensure that CITB hold your current bank details - you can do this through their secure online Bacs Direct Credit Authorisation Form.
Who can claim?
Any Employer can claim who has registered with CITB and meets their general grants scheme eligibility requirements. Short Duration grants are available to all directly employed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) staff and sub-contractors.
Note – grants are not paid to individual employees.
Eligibility Requirements
Employers are able to claim grants if they have sent a Levy Return to CITB by 30th November each year (where applicable).
Please refer to CITB’s website for more information on how Levy Returns are calculated for a company.
Course Aims
This industry leading course will provide delegates with improved and refreshed knowledge and understanding on responsibilities and accountability for site safety.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
This attracts a CITB Short Course Duration Grant at Tier 3 - 50%, with a value of £120. Please see the Grants and Funding tab for further information.
Now Available
- You can now book your Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) CSCS Operatives Touchscreen Test through HSS Training.
The Operatives test ensures workers have a minimum level of health, safety and environmental awareness before going on site. To apply for a CSCS Labourers Green card, delegates will need to successfully complete both the Operatives HS&E test and the Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness course, holding both valid certificates. CSCS cards provide evidence that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site, and contractors or clients in the UK require workers to hold a card before they are granted access to a site.
Virtual Classrooms
Can't find the date you're looking for?
The SMSTS Refresher course is also available through Remote Learning, where delegates can complete training and gain their certification via Virtual Classrooms.
Virtual Classroom training has been created to allow delegates to gain and develop the required knowledge outside of the classroom - connecting live with a HSS Trainer through a webcam.
To find out more information and view Remote Learning course dates please click here.
- Current focus of HSE's attention
- Risk assessments
- Method statements
- CDM Regulations
- Construction Health, Safety and Welfare (CDM part 2)
- Reporting of Accidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR)
- Overview and changes to the current legislation affecting construction to include:
- Work at Height Regulations
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
- Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
- Control of Noise at Work Regulations
- Fire on construction sites including Fire Safety Order
- Construction waste and Site Waste Management
Theory Test
Individual written test with explanation of pass requirements.
Delegates attending the SMSTS Refresher course MUST have a valid in date certificate on the day of attending. If your company has applied to the CITB for a dispensation, this must be applied for before booking of the course, and proof will need to be provided at the time of booking. Delegates not having a valid certificate or dispensation from CITB, will not be able to attend, and a Full 5-day course will need to be booked.
Interpreters:
Delegates attending CITB courses must be competent in English. Interpreters and translators are not permitted for any part of the course delivery or examination process. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area on 0345 605 0006.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Assessment
The examination paper consists of 25 questions, selected by CITB, covering all aspects of the course. Each exam paper has:- 18 multiple choice questions (each worth one mark)
- 7 questions in multi-response or short written answer format (each worth two marks) The exam pass mark is 81% (26 out of 32).
The exam lasts for 35 minutes and delegates are permitted to use the provided CITB publications for the last 15 minutes of the exam. Certification Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate valid for five years.
Please note, CITB no longer produce physical certificates, all certificates are produced digitally and sent to the booker of the course within 28 working days of the end of the course.
CITB Short Course Duration Grant
As of the 1st April 2023, the levy grants for CITB have been updated. For more information on the changes please click here.
Information for Employers
HSS Training is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) with CITB, allowing our customers to claim grants for completing training on our registered courses. The CITB levy and grants scheme has been introduced to ensure the UK construction industry has the skilled workforce that it needs; providing grants for employers to train their workers. This helps to maintain health & safety standards on construction sites, keeping the right skills available for the industry to grow. In turn this will allow projects to be completed on time and within budget, in a safe and sustainable manner.
How much is the Grant?
The grant rates are split into three tiers, determined by the duration and content of the course.
•Tier 1 = £60
•Tier 2 = £140
•Tier 3 = £240
| Course Name | Grant Tier | Value |
| IPAF (Dual) Mobile Vertical (3a) + (3b) Mobile Boom - Operator | Tier 2 | £140 |
| IPAF Harness Use and Inspection | Tier 1 | £60 |
| PASMA Mobile Access Towers for Users | Tier 2 | £140 |
| Ladder and Stepladder User - Ladder Association | Tier 1 | £60 |
| Ladder and Stepladder Inspection - Ladder Association | Tier 1 | £60 |
| Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) | Tier 3 | £240 |
| Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS) | Tier 3 - 50% | £120 |
| Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) | Tier 2 | £140 |
| Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS) | Tier 2 - 50% | £70 |
| Site Safety Plus - Health & Safety Awareness | Tier 1 | £60 |
Please refer to the Approved Course List on CITB’s website for the full course directory. Grants are paid once for each individual per course, with the exception of a renewal or refresher course.
Which courses are covered?
As a CITB accredited ATO, HSS Training has 20+ courses registered under the CITB Short Course Duration Grant. Short duration courses last from 3 hours to 29 days, focusing on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
The full list of approved courses is available on CITB’s Construction Training Directory.
• Assured Products - courses delivered to an agreed industry standard
• Recognised Products - an approved standard by a relevant awarding body that is widely accepted by the industry i.e. IPAF, PASMA, Ladder Association
• CITB - relating to the Site Safety Plus courses
How do I claim?
Q. What do I need to do as the employer?
A. Simply book your employee onto their required course (our full open schedule is available on the HSS Training website) and provide us with the following details: Delegate name, DOB, Address, NI Number and the Employer CITB Levy Number.
Q. How do I make a claim?
A. We will do everything for you. Because HSS Training is an ATO with CITB, following your employees successful completion of their course we will update the construction Training Register and you will automatically receive the payment.
Q. How will I receive the payment?
A. Grants can only be paid back via bank transfer, so ensure that CITB hold your current bank details - you can do this through their secure online Bacs Direct Credit Authorisation Form.
Who can claim?
Any Employer can claim who has registered with CITB and meets their general grants scheme eligibility requirements. Short Duration grants are available to all directly employed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) staff and sub-contractors.
Note – grants are not paid to individual employees.
Eligibility Requirements
Employers are able to claim grants if they have sent a Levy Return to CITB by 30th November each year (where applicable).
Please refer to CITB’s website for more information on how Levy Returns are calculated for a company.
