SMSTS courses typically cost between 399 and 489 pounds plus VAT. See live prices by format, what is included, and how to pay less.
SSSTS is the 2 day CITB course for supervisors. SMSTS is the 5 day course for site managers. Compare duration, cost and validity to pick the right one.
An SMSTS certificate lasts 5 years. Renew with the 2 day SMSTS Refresher before it expires, or you will have to retake the full 5 day course.
Online SMSTS is taught live by a tutor over video call and gives the same CITB certificate as classroom. Compare cost, format and what suits you.
Failing the SMSTS exam is not the end. Most providers will discuss a resit or retake. Here is how assessment works and what to do if you fall short.
SSSTS courses start from 219 pounds plus VAT. See live prices by date, venue and format, what is included, and how to keep the cost down.
CITB grants for SMSTS and SSSTS ended on 8 January 2026. Here is what replaced them, what you can claim now, and the booking rule that decides who gets it.
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