If your SMSTS certificate is due to expire soon, booking your SMSTS Refresher Course in November 2025 is essential to stay compliant and avoid repeating the full five day course. This guide will help you understand the renewal process, eligibility rules, costs, assessment format and how to book your place on time with Target Zero Training.
What Is the SMSTS Refresher Course
The SMSTS Refresher Course is a CITB approved two day training programme designed for those who already hold a valid SMSTS certificate. It updates your knowledge of health and safety law, Construction Design and Management regulations, site supervision responsibilities and current industry standards. Once completed, it extends your SMSTS certification for another five years.
Book your course directly here:
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Why Timing Is Critical in November 2025
Your SMSTS certificate is valid for five years. To renew it, you must attend an SMSTS Refresher Course before your certificate expires. If it expires, CITB regulations require you to retake the full SMSTS course instead of the two day refresher.
November 2025 is a busy month for renewals, so early booking is recommended to secure your place and avoid gaps in certification.
Who Needs the SMSTS Refresher
You should take the SMSTS Refresher if you are:
- A site manager or assistant site manager
- A project manager or construction supervisor
- A company director with site safety responsibilities
- A health and safety manager or coordinator
- Already holding a valid SMSTS certificate that has not expired
If your SMSTS certificate has already expired, you cannot take the refresher and must complete the full five day course again.
How Long Is the SMSTS Refresher Course
The SMSTS Refresher Course lasts for two days. It can be delivered in a classroom at one of our venues or remotely as a live instructor led online course.
Both formats include presentations, group work, case studies and legal updates. Attendance on both days is compulsory to receive certification.
Course Content and What You Will Learn
During the two days, delegates cover key topics including:
- Updates to UK health and safety legislation
- Construction Design and Management Regulations
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Toolbox talks and site briefing responsibilities
- Working at height, fire safety and site hazards
- Environmental management and waste control
- Roles of principal contractors and duty holders
- Accident investigation and reporting procedures
This refresher ensures you stay competent in managing construction site safety in line with modern regulations.
Assessment and Certification
At the end of the course, you must complete a written exam. This includes multiple choice questions and short written answers. You must achieve at least 80 percent to pass.
Once passed, you will receive a new CITB SMSTS certificate that remains valid for five years from the completion date.
If you do not pass, re-sit options may be available within a set timeframe. If the certificate expires, the full SMSTS course must be retaken.
How Much Does the SMSTS Refresher Course Cost
You can view exact pricing and available dates here:
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The course fee includes high quality training, course materials, CITB certification fees and support from our experienced tutors.
How to Prepare for the SMSTS Refresher Course
To maximise your chances of success:
- Check your current SMSTS expiry date
- Book your refresher early to secure your place
- Bring your previous certificate or CITB number
- Review key topics from your original course
- Practise with a mock test:
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Can You Take the SMSTS Refresher Course Online
Yes. Target Zero Training offers live online SMSTS Refresher courses delivered via Zoom. You can complete the training from home or office while still receiving full CITB accreditation.
Locations Available for November 2025
We provide SMSTS Refresher courses both online and at physical venues including:
- Chelmsford
- Waltham Abbey
- Stratford
- London
- Enfield
- Barking
- Peterborough
- Crawley
- Sheffield
These venues offer comfortable training rooms, free parking at selected locations and expert CITB instructors.
Book Your SMSTS Refresher Course Today
Renew your SMSTS certificate on time and stay compliant for another five years.
Call us on 01245 379496
Email sales@targetzerogroup.co.uk
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