CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) and SSSTS Refresher
Course Overview
Intended for those who have or are about to move into a supervisory role in the construction and civil engineering industries. The CITB SSSTS course aims to provide new and existing supervisors with a strong knowledge of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, and help them understand their legal responsibilities relevant to their work activities. The SSSTS course also highlights the requirement to promote Health & Safety and to supervise effectively.
This course is part of the nationally recognised CITB Site Safety Plus scheme and is mandatory for all persons with supervisory responsibilities on BuildUK sites.
The CITB SSSTS Course runs over two days of six hours each (12h total), which can be completed over 2 consecutive days or 1 day per week over 2 weeks.
Over the two days, the course will advise delegates of the Health & Safety responsibilities they will acquire when supervising staff on a construction site, their legal duties and what will be expected of them.
Summary of course topics
- Health and Safety law.
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
- Environmental awareness, pollution and waste management.
- Hazardous substances.
- Accident prevention and control.
- Awareness of other regulations.
- Approved codes of practice and guidance notes.
- Work at height.
- Demolition noise and vibration.
- Occupational health.
- Fire prevention and control.
- Plant and equipment.
- Managing contractors.
- Electricity on sites.
- Confined spaces.
By the end of the two days, delegates will be able to:
- Understand problems within the construction industry.
- Understanding of how Health & Safety law is structured and how it applies to Supervisors.
- Identify how their supervisory role fits in with the management structure in controlling the site safely.
- Carry out risk assessments and understanding the need for method statements.
- Carry out effective site inductions, toolbox talks and task briefings.
- Be able to monitor site activities effectively.
- Understand the importance of timely intervention when bad practice is identified.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for current supervisors or those looking to move into a supervisory role, including first line managers, foremen, gangers and team leaders. It is an ideal foundation for obtaining a basic understanding of Health & Safety duties and responsibilities for junior management.
Certification
Throughout the course, our CITB-accredited instructor will monitor and assess exercises and individual participation. On day two of the course, all delegates will take a CITB multiple-choice questionnaire.
Upon successful completion of this course, a renewable, five-year CITB Site Supervision Safety Training certificate will be awarded to delegates. To renew their certificate, trainees will be required to attend our SSSTS Refresher training before their certificate expires.
Cost of Course
SSSTS from £250 plus vat
SSSTS Refresher from £185 plus vat
(Weekday courses commence at 8:30am)
Further study
On completion of the course students receive a certificate of attendance.
Students may wish to follow this course with the L3 Occupational Works Supervisor course.
and L4 Construction Supervisor course.
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
Through our fully accredited CITB training partner, we are able to offer a range of CITB Construction training courses for all levels, from operatives through to supervisors and site managers.
All construction courses are delivered by our CITB-accredited and experienced trainers.
These courses are part of the CITB Site Safety Plus framework, which aims to give professionals the skills they need to progress in the construction and civil engineering industries.
