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CITB SSSTS
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What is the CITB SSSTS Course?
SSSTS stands for Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme. After completing this course you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively supervise and manage safety on construction sites. By the time you have completed your SSSTS course, you will understand what is expected of you as a supervisor or manager, how you can make a positive contribution to health and safety on site and importantly, why you are being asked to keep high standards of health and safety.
Your CITB SSSTS course certificate will be valid for 5 years.
The CITB SSSTS course can be delivered face-to-face in a classroom, virtually via Zoom or On-Site for a group.
Who is the SSSTS course for?
The SSSTS course is ideal for those who have or are about to acquire supervisory responsibilities. You will gain an understanding of health, safety and environmental issues and your legal responsibilities relevant to your working activities. Highlighting the requirement to promote health and safety to supervise effectively.
CITB SSSTS - Key Information
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2-Day Course
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25 multiple choice exam, 30 minutes long
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Certificates and course materials all included in the course price
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No formal entry requirements to start the course
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Suitable for those who are site supervisors or managers or are aspiring to be
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Your CITB SSSTS course certificate will be valid for 5 years
What will I learn on the CITB SSSTS Course?
You will cover the following content on the CITB SSSTS course:
- Health and safety laws and regulations that apply to the construction industry and your legal responsibilities as a site supervisor or manager
- Promoting a positive health and safety culture on site and your role in maintaining high standards
- Understand the principles of risk assessment and the importance of hazard identification
- Learn techniques for assessing and controlling risks on construction sites
- Develop the skills to conduct effective ‘toolbox talks’, safety briefings and clear instructions
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What is the Site Safety Plus Scheme?
The Site Safety Plus Scheme provides the framework for the building, civil engineering and allied industries training and career development. The training follows industry standards and laws to make sure everyone knows the most important safety rules. The CITB SSSTS course is part of the Site Safety Plus Scheme.
Courses offered within Site Safety Plus include:
- Health and Safety Awareness (HSA): teaching basic safety on construction sites
- Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): for supervisors and managers
- Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Refresher
- Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC)
Contact our team today to find out more about the Site Safety Plus Scheme and what CITB courses you or your company could benefit from.
Who is the CITB SSSTS Course for?
This course is an ideal qualification if you are already working, entering or aspiring to work in a supervisors or managers role on construction sites. It is suitable for a range of job roles, including construction site supervisors, site managers, foremen and project managers.
CITB SSSTS Course Content
You will cover the following content on the CITB SSSTS course:
- Understand the problems of the industry when it comes to health and safety
- Understand how health and 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 safety
- Carry out risk assessments and understand the need for method statements
- Carry out effective site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings
- Monitor site activities effectively
- Understand the importance of timely intervention when bad practise is identified
- An understanding of Occupational Health
- Fire prevention/control and other emergencies
- Hazardous substances (COSHH)
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Assessment and Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to complete a test that consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. You will be given 30 minutes to complete the assessment and you will need to get 25 out of 30 marks to pass the test. The first 4 questions are ‘safety critical’, which means you must answer these correctly to pass the exam. You are allowed to use the Construction Site Supervision (GE706) publication during the last 10 minutes of your exam.
You will also need to complete a short safety ‘toolbox talk’ style presentation to the group.
You will receive a digital certificate usually within 2 weeks of completing your course.
What happens if I fail the CITB SSSTS Assessment?
In the event that delegates fail a CITB assessment paper and they qualify to do a re-sit assessment, the assessment paper can ONLY be taken on the same day.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although you will need a good understanding of spoken and written English.
This course has been developed with construction site supervisors in mind, if you have any worries or concerns about your suitability for this course, please call or chat with us online.
Popular CITB Health and Safety Courses
View other health and safety courses accredited by CITB suitable for those who work in construction:
CITB Health and Safety Awareness
An entry level course with a focus in health and safety on construction sites. It is a 1-day course can be used to apply for a CSCS Green Labourer's Card.
CITB SMSTS
This 5-day training course is aimed at those who are already in or aspire to be in managerial roles or more senior roles within their construction organisation.
CITB Temporary Works Coordinator
The Temporary Works Coordinator course is aimed at those who have a responsibility for coordinating and managing temporary works on construction sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions we frequently get asked about our CITB training courses.
Can I attend the virtual CITB SSSTS course on a smart phone?
What happens if I fail the CITB course assessment?
When will my CITB certificate expire?
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Temporary Works Coordinator
- SSSTS
- SSSTS Refresher
- SMSTS
- SMSTS Refresher
How long does the SSSTS Supervising Safely exam last?
What is the pass mark for SSSTS?
Is this course CITB approved?
How long will my certificate take after completing the course?
Your course assessment results are entered on the CITB system within 5 working days of completing the course. You will then receive an electronic certificate a few days after your results are entered on the system. If you need your certificate to work, we can send you an email to confirm you have passed your course. This should satisfy your employer until you receive your certificate.