This SMSTS Refresher training course is delivered via a virtual Zoom classroom with a qualified trainer which will enable students to complete the course at home. The course timings will remain as normal and run for 2 days. The SMSTS Refresher course timings are 9am to 5pm.

All students attending the SMSTS Refresher Online Training course must be able to access a laptop or PC to complete the course work, registration forms and test. You must also have a webcam to join the SMSTS Refresher Class.

The official CITB SMSTS Refresher course books will be provided in a digital format for you to download.

Our most advanced First Aid course is the three-day First Aid at Work course. It equips you with a broad set of abilities required of any workplace first responder. Three days of hands-on, interactive First Aid instruction. Learn the skills and qualifications you’ll need to work as a First Aider on the job. You will receive a certificate after successfully completing the course that is valid for three years. This is in accordance with the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act.

The CITB SMSTS Refresher Training course will cover the following content:

• The current focus of the Health and Safety Executive’s attention
  • Risk assessment and method statements
  • Construction Site Health, Safety and Welfare
  • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
  • Behavioural safety
  • Occupational health
  • Overview and changes to the current legislation affecting construction.

Our 3 day First Aid Course covers the following subjects:

• Role of a first aider
• Priorities of First Aid
• Injuries to Bones, Muscles & Joints
• Managing an Incident
• Recognition of Minor Illnesses
• Responsibilities of Employers & Employees
• Recognition and management of major illnesses
• Causes and care of the unconscious casualty
• Disorders of the Airway
• Infection Control
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Eye Injuries, Poisoning & Miscellaneous Injuries
• Wounds, Bleeding & Shock
• Manage the Transportation of a Casualty
• Burns & Scalds
• Record Keeping & Accident Reporting
• Anaphylaxis
• Chest Injuries
• Head injuries
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Heart Attack / Angina
• Practical demonstration and use of an AED

All candidates must possess a good understanding of reading, speaking and writing English. This course will be carried out in English and as such, it is important that candidates can communicate in English. 

Assessment:

The SMSTS Refresher course must be attended in full for the 2 days. The exam for the SMSTS Refresher training is multiple choice with written answers as well.

In order to pass the SMSTS Refresher, candidates must achieve 80% in their exam. If candidates score less than this, they may be able to re-sit another exam subject to meeting the required marks. We offer FREE resits for candidates who need to retake the exam only.

Renewal

The SMSTS Refresher Course Certificate is valid for 5 years and can be renewed with a 2-Day refresher course to maintain the qualification for another 5 years.  

Following successful completion of the First Aid course, each student is awarded with a HSE Certificate which is valid for 3 years. Under current guidelines it is strongly recommended that you refresh your First Aid skills once every 12 months through a half day refresher course.

We only use trainers who are approved with CITB and have delivered training to a high standard with exceptional feedback over the years.

The trainers employed by Safety Alert are presently working or ex emergency service professionals. Each trainer has many years of life saving experiences and techniques to share with you.