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Plain answers to the questions we're asked most: which course a role needs, how NVQs lead to CSCS cards, and when to renew a certificate.
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Industry news
The course fee is only part of what SMSTS costs. Here's how our prices are shown, the costs people forget, how to avoid paying for the full course twice, and how CITB funding works for employers since January 2026.
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Course guides
Both are well-known NEBOSH certificates, but one is built for any workplace and the other for construction. Here's how to choose, how each is assessed, and whether to study live online or by distance learning.
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Industry news
Scaffolds, props, excavation supports and formwork all need managing. Here's what the temporary works coordinator is responsible for, where the role comes from and who should take it on.
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NVQs and CSCS cards
Both the Level 3 and Level 4 supervisory NVQs lead to the CSCS Gold Supervisor card. Here's how to choose between them, what else the card needs and where SSSTS fits.
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Course guides
The same CITB course can run as consecutive days, one day a week or over weekends. Here's how each pattern works and who it suits.
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Course guides
Three well-known safety courses, built for different jobs. Here's how SMSTS, the NEBOSH certificates and IOSH Managing Safely compare, and which one a construction site manager is usually asked for.
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NVQs and CSCS cards
A construction NVQ has no exams and no classroom days. Here's how the assessment works, step by step, and what counts as evidence.
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Course guides
The law doesn't name SSSTS or SMSTS, but principal contractors do. Here's what CDM 2015 actually asks for, when SSSTS is enough, and when you'll be expected to hold SMSTS.
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NVQs and CSCS cards
The Level 6 NVQ is the usual route to the CSCS Black Manager card for site managers. Here's who can take it, what counts as evidence, how long it takes and how the card application works.
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