Following a review of the CITB communication on 06 January 2020, regarding the grace period for SMSTS/SSSTS certificate expiry, CITB can confirm an amendment to the threshold date of certificate expiry, as detailed below;

All delegates have until 30 April 2021 to join a SSSTS/SMSTS refresher course, if their current certificate expired after the 01 October 2020.

Any delegate whose certificate expired before the 01 October 2020, and does not attend a refresher course before the 31st January 2021, will be required to join a full SSSTS/SMSTS course, rather than the refresher equivalent.

CITB will continue to review the situation on a regular basis and will communicate any further updates if Government advice changes.

We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your understanding and continued support at this difficult time.

If you require any support with delivering courses remotely or have any concerns/queries, please email: michelle.riley@hls.training