Luddon Training

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
2025-11-06 08:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
Course Duration

5 days block release Or 5 days at 1 day per week

The Aim of the Course is to:

To assist site management and supervisory personnel to:

Manage health and safety on site in accordance with the current legal provisions and within the context of their management or supervisory role
Develop an understanding of their responsibilities and accountability for site health, safety and welfare
Recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical and productive

Who Should Attend The Course?

All Site Managers and Supervisory Personnel

Course Summary

Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical exercises all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos, covering the following:

Introduction to Health & Safety responsibilities
Managing Health & Safety
Responsibilities of managers and supervisors
Measuring, monitoring and auditing health and safety performance
Provision of information and training
Control of hazards and risks

Certification

CITB CSkills Awards – Site Safety Managers Certificate

Refresher Period

The Site Managers Safety Certificate is renewable every 5 years

CITB Health, Safety And Environment Tests
2026-02-12 09:00 - 09:45, 2026-02-12 14:00 - 14:45
The CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test is an important way for construction workers to show they can work safely. For employers, having workers who have passed the CITB HS&E test is assurance that their workforce can keep themselves and those around them safe.

The CITB HS&E test forms a key part of the requirement to obtain a construction industry scheme card.

Different tests have been developed to meet the demands of different trades and professions. You will need to make sure that you take and prepare for the right one. If you are taking the CITB Health, safety and environment test to gain a card for access to construction sites please ensure you have checked the scheme requirements to apply for a card to ensure you are booking the correct level of test.

Types of HS&E tests

Operative – The Operatives test ensures workers have a minimum level of health, safety and environmental awareness before going on site. This test covers the following five core knowledge areas: Working environment, Occupational health, Safety High risk activities and Specialist.

Specialist – These tests include questions from the five core knowledge areas contained in the Operatives test as well as relevant questions in the chosen specialist areas. The Specialists test can be taken in the following topics:

Supervisory (SUP)
Demolition (DEM)
Plumbing or gas (PLUM)
Highway works (HIW)
Specialist work at height (WAH)
Lifts and escalators (LAEE)
Tunneling (TUNN)
HVACR – Heating and plumbing services (HAPS)
HVACR – Pipefitting and welding (PFW)
HVACR – Ductwork (DUCT)
HVACR – Refrigeration and air conditioning (RAAC)
HVACR – Services and facilities maintenance (SAF)

Managers and Professionals – In June 2023 the Managers and Professionals test was updated to reflect changes to legislation, working practices and new technology.
The test structure has been designed to enable you to demonstrate knowledge across the following key areas.

Section A: Legal and management
Section B: Occupational health, wellbeing and welfare
Section C: General safety
Section D: High risk activities
Section E: Environment

Revision Material
A range of revision materials is available to help you revise and practice for the CITB Health, safety and environment Test. They are available from most high street and online booksellers. You can also download a revision app
**Mandatory** – all candidate details must be provided 48 hours prior to test start date for notification purposes, i.e. Name, Date of Birth, NI number, Home address and level of test required.

Additional Information
Please note all candidate details must be provided 48 hours prior to test start date for notification purposes, the total cost of this test includes the £22.50 CITB test fee and an additional admin fee however does not include the card application fee. We do not apply for the physical card upon completion of training.

Emergency First Aid
2024-09-17 08:30 - 17:00
The Aim of the Course
The Emergency First Aid at Work course provides basic training for people who are required to be emergency first-aiders within the workplace.
Course Objectives
Enable the emergency first aider to render the initial help necessary to give a casualty treatment for sudden injury or illness, until more professional help arrives.
Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises, all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering:
Resuscitation
Control of Bleeding
Care of the Unconscious Casualty
Communications
Topics relevant to client’s workplace
Who Should Attend The Course?
Personnel selected to be emergency first aiders.
Certification
First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) Approved Certification

Ride on Roller
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 5 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 3
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
Compact on inclines.
Site and operate machine safely in response to given tasks.
Recognise defects and hazards that affect road roller motions.
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Demonstrate an understanding of compaction, frequency and amplitude.
Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice.
Course Summary
Compact around radius
Relevant regulations/legislation
Emergency controls
Introduction to machine
Controls and instruments
Limitations of use
Refuelling procedures
Pre-start inspection/maintenance
Set the roller for compaction duties
Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction
Compact different materials to given instructions
Compact up to supported and unsupported edges
Procedures when compacting on inclines
Theory Test Preparation
Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.
Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) on Road Roller is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

Asbestos Awareness
2024-10-02 08:00 - 12:00
Course Duration
Days: 0.5
Attendees
1 – 15
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:
Have an increased awareness of the nature and properties of asbestos and its effects on health, including the increased risk of lung cancer for asbestos workers who smoke
Be familiar with types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings and where appropriate items of plant
Know how to avoid the risks from asbestos.
Have an awareness of the general legislation in relation to health and safety and asbestos in particular.
Procedures to be followed when coming into unintentional contact with ACM’s and an understanding of the appropriate emergency arrangements
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation
Course Summary
Outline the properties, risks and its effects on health of asbestos exposure
Have a general knowledge of the types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos and ACM’s in
buildings
How to avoid the risks from Asbestos
PPE
Outline of legislation relating to asbestos
Assessment
Certification
UKATA Certificate
Refresher Period
Asbestos Awareness refresher required annually

Health and Safety Awareness
2025-09-16
The Aim of the Course is to:
Enhance the Health and Safety Awareness of new entrants or experienced persons in the Construction Industry to:
Update their basic knowledge of Health and Safety Awareness.
Work at a significantly less risk to themselves and others.
Understand safe working practices.
Who Should Attend The Course?
All operatives who are registering for the CSCS Scheme.
Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering;
Health and Safety at Work Legislation
Accident reporting and emergency procedures
Accident prevention
Health and hygiene
Manual handling
Working at heights
Working with electricity, underground and overhead services
Use of hand held equipment and tools
Personal protective equipment
Safe use of vehicles
Noise and vibration
Fire prevention
Excavations and Confined Spaces
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
First Aid
Certification
CITB Site Safety Plus Certificate
Refresher Period
The Health and Safety Awareness Certificate is renewable every 5 years
Any Other Relevant Information
In order to gain the Labourer CSCS card the Operatives Health Safety & Environmental Test must also have passed within the previous 2 years
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Site Safety Supervisor (2 Day)
Site Manager Safety (5 Day)

EUSR Category 1: Locate Utility Services
2024-05-09 08:30 - 16:30
Duration
1 Day
Candidates: 3 – 6
This EUSR Category 1: Locate Utility Services. It covers the training and assessments needed for safe detection and excavation of underground utility services, utilising recognised and approved methods.

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and operatives who are responsible for overseeing or performing tasks involving the detection of underground services and safe excavation practices.
Course Content

Interpret utility plan drawings and identify symbols and coded information
Prepare and use location equipment to locate a range of underground services
Identify the dangers and hazards associated with underground services
Recognise why some services are more difficult to locate
Carry out site marking using appropriate methods

Certification
Candidates will receive an EUSR photo ID card detailing their qualification which is valid for 5 Years

180 Excavator above and below 5 Tonnes
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-30 17:00
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 10 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 4

Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
Safely use quick hitch.
Lift and deposit loads.
Use ancillary attachments (forks).
Carry out a pre-start inspection.
Operate safely under varying site conditions.
Carry out minor adjustments and routine service.
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Excavate to various depths and formations and reinstate ground.
Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice
Course Summary
Refuelling procedures
Road Traffic Act
Loading vehicles
Relevant legislation/regulations
Travelling on inclines
Lift and move basic slung loads
Doze, scrape, clam and shovel
Configure machine for road travel
Forming stock piles
Pre-start inspections/maintenance
Introduction to machine
Controls and instruments
Excavate to levels
Back-filling and levelling
Theory Test Preparation
Repositioning of Backhoe
Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.

Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).

Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) on 180° Excavator is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

EUSR Category 2: Implement Safe Excavating Practices
2024-04-29 08:30 - 16:30
1 Day
Candidates: 3 – 6
This EUSR Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices. It covers the training needed for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and operatives who are responsible for overseeing or performing tasks involving the detection of underground services and safe excavation practices.
Course Content

Interpret utility drawings and identify symbols and coded information
Ensure all necessary location, marking and site safety provisions have been carried out correctly prior to any excavation work commencing
Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations
Select and use safe digging techniques to carry out and maintain excavations

Certification
Candidates will receive an EUSR photo ID card detailing their qualification which is valid for 5 Years

First Aid at Work
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Course Duration
3 Days
The Aim of the Course is to
Train selected candidates to the required standard as directed by the Health & Safety Executive in the duties of a first aider.
Course Objectives
Enable the emergency first aider to render the initial help necessary to give a casualty treatment for sudden injury or illness, until more professional help arrives.
Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises and examinations all, of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering:

Principles of First Aid
Resuscitation
Bandaging
Asphyxia
CPR
Control of Bleeding
Circulatory failure
Fractures
Spinal Injuries
Dealing with the Unconscious Casualty
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Hysteria
Eye Irrigation
Burns and scalds
Poisons

Who Should Attend The Course?
Personnel selected to be fully qualified first aiders.
Certification
First Aid Industry Approved Certification
