Overview
The Site management environmental training scheme eCourse is aimed at site managers and aspiring site managers who are looking to improve their overall knowledge of environmental management and legislation as it applies to UK construction sites.
Take the first step to enhance your skills and safety expertise with the Site Management Safety Training Scheme, designed to equip you for effective site management.
What is the SMETS course?
Our exclusive eCourse, the Site Management Environmental Training Scheme, is specifically tailored for site managers and aspiring professionals in the field. Expand your understanding of environmental management and legislation within the context of UK construction sites.
This course, sometimes referred to as CITB site management safety training scheme, will prepare you for managing the environmental aspects of a construction site by helping you put into practice your legal, moral and social responsibilities.
When you buy the eCourse you get access to
- The interactive online course material
- An online version of the Construction site safety- Environment (GE700 ES) publication
- An online end of course examination
Site management safety training scheme: Who is it for?
- Site managers and supervisors who are looking to improve their overall knowledge of environmental management and legislation as it applies to UK construction sites.
- You need to be able to read and understand English to a good standard.
- Please note that additional support such as voiceovers are not available for the SMETS OnVUE exam.
Course
What does it cover?
The eCourse covers 10 key areas;
- Sustainable construction and the environment
- Environmental management systems
- Energy management
- Archaeology and heritage
- Ecology and biodiversity
- Statutory nuisance
- Water protection and management
- Resource efficiency
- Oil management and contamination control
- Waste management
What are the benefits of learning online?
- The interactive online course takes approximately 7.5 hours
- The course can be completed in one go or over a period of days or weeks
- You have up to 12 months to complete it
- Return to the course as many times as you like, it will remember and track your progress
What's included in the price?
- Access to the online course for up to 12 months
- Access to the online publication Construction site safety - Environment (GE700ES), for up to 12 months
- It provides further information to support your learning
- The end of course invigilated examination delivered online (using your own equipment) by our partners Pearson VUE. There is a £21 fee if you need to retake your exam.
Technical
What do I need to complete the interactive course?
To complete the interactive online course, you need a reliable internet connection and a desktop computer, laptop or standard-sized tablet (eCourses are not supported on mobile handsets).
Minimum course system requirements
- Operating system:
- Windows, Apple or Android
- Processor: 3 GHz
- RAM: 2 GB
- Broadband speed: 512 kbps
- Screen resolution: 1024 by 768
- The most recent version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari
What do I need to take the end of course exam?
To take the end of course examination you need a reliable internet connection and a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam, speakers and microphone.
We recommend that you make sure you have access to the relevant equipment before purchasing this eCourse as you may not qualify for a refund. You can test your system now.
Minimum exam system requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10, Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit), Mac OS 10.13 and above (excluding beta versions). Note: Windows operating systems must pass genuine windows validation. Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 7 are strictly prohibited for exam delivery. All Linux/Unix based operating systems are strictly prohibited.
- RAM: OS specified minimum RAM, 4 GB or more
- Display: Minimum resolution 1024 x 768 in 16-bit colour
- Internet browser: The most recent versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari
- Internet connection: For optimal performance, a reliable and stable connection speed of 3 Mbps down and 2 Mbps up is required. Tethering to a mobile hotspot is explicitly prohibited
- Webcam, sound and microphone: Webcam must have a minimum resolution of 640 x 480 @ 10 fps. Webcam may be internal or may be external and connected to the computer. Mac users may need to allow OnVUE within their ‘System Preferences: Security & Privacy: Privacy’ settings for microphone, camera, automation and input monitoring.
- Device: All tablets are strictly forbidden, unless it has a physical keyboard and also meets the operating system requirements mentioned earlier
Other
What should I consider before I buy?
Can I get a refund if I realise this isn’t the right course for me?
- You can request a refund within 28 days of purchase, but only if you haven’t accessed the eCourse by pressing the ‘start’ button.
- If you have bought vouchers you can request a refund within 28 days of purchase, but only if the voucher hasn’t been redeemed
Do I have access to the equipment that I need?
- To complete an eCourse we recommend that you use a desktop computer, laptop or standard-sized tablet (not a smartphone).
- To take the end of course examination the technical requirements are stricter and you can only use a desktop computer or laptop.
What do I do if I don’t have the right equipment?
- If you don’t have access to the necessary equipment, please consider CITB’s remote training option or a classroom course delivered by our approved training organisations.
Is this course grant eligible?
- Yes, companies who are CITB registered can claim £70 grant for each delegate who completed the course before 01st April 2023. Delegates that completed it on or after 01st April 2023, can claim £140. For the grant payment to be made automatically the employers CITB levy number must be provided by the delegate when purchasing a course or redeeming a voucher.
