CITB SSSTS

The two-day CITB SSSTS course is a Site Safety Plus accredited Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme for the construction site supervisor. This site safety qualification is now a requirement set out by Build UK (previously known as UKCG) for all supervisors who will be working on their sites. It is endorsed as the standard training for all supervisors working on Build UK sites.

Construction skills and construction site safety need to go hand in hand and made a priority to encourage improved work skills and reduced accidents and injuries. Not only is SSSTS training a must put in place by Build UK, it is also ideal if you’re looking to take on a supervisory role within the construction industry and to increase your understanding of health and safety.

Designed for Supervisors

CITB SSSTS courses are designed for first line managers looking to continue or take on a supervisory role within construction. The courses are often attended by supervisors with supervisory responsibilities and therefore legal responsibilities.

How Long is the SSSTS Course?

SSSTS training takes place over two days and will teach health and safety skills needed to maintain a safe site. This course must not be confused with the SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) as the site management scheme is a more senior qualification with a duration of five-days.

Can I Attend During COVID-19 / Lockdown?

It is still possible to attend the SSSTS course in a traditional classroom setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, scheme rules have been implemented by the CITB to enable individuals to attend the training via Virtual Learning if preferred. This study method involves studying at home or in the workplace using video technology assisted by a live tutor.

Is a CITB Grant Claimable?

Yes, companies who are CITB registered can claim £70 grant for each delegate. To allow for the automated process of claiming back the training grant, please ensure that delegates attending SSSTS courses, take the Levy Number & enter it on the relevant section of the course paperwork. Retrospective claims may not be accepted.

Course Content

The Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme course content focuses on the importance of risk assessments in construction sectors. It also focus on how to implement control measures on site and how to use communication to ensure a site will remain safe for everyone. The CITB site supervision course content works on monitoring the control measures and making sure that the work is carried out correctly and follows the advice and guides set out in the risk assessments.

The topics which are covered in the SSSTS course include:

• The Health and Safety at Work Act, Regulations and the Approved Codes of Practice and Guidance Notes
• The H&S Legal System
• Causes, types and the numbers of construction accidents
• Risk Assessments in all manner of construction circumstances such as:, working at height, demolition, occupational health, fire, electricity, confined spaces and the control of contractors

What does the SSSTS course cover?

The SSSTS course provides you with the skills required to identify problem areas found within construction industries. The training helps you to understand and appreciate proactive and reactive monitoring. It teaches you how to conduct risk assessments and recognise the importance of method statements. How to have an understanding of the way the health and safety laws are structured. Finally, you’ll learn the skills needed to perform on site inductions, method statement briefs and conduct toolbox talks.

How Will The SSSTS Training Be Assessed?

SSSTS training assessment is continuous throughout via individual and group exercises. Testing of the knowledge learned during the two days is in the form of a multiple choice CITB examination paper consisting of 25 questions. Four of the questions will be safety critical and will require a short written answer.

Safety critical questions are worth 1-3 points each and multiple choice questions are worth 1 point each. To pass the course successfully you will be required to answer all of the safety critical questions correctly. To pass the exam you’ll need a score of 80% (24 out of 30).

If you attend the Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme and successfully complete you’ll receive a CITB certificate to prove that you’re able to help supervise in construction environments and have understanding when it comes to workplace safety.

The SSSTS certificate expires after five years. If you would like to renew your current CITB site supervisor certificate you will be required to attend one of our SSSTS Refresher courses, however if your current certificate has expired you won’t be allowed to attend the refresher, you will be required to attend the full two day course again.

Important Information

• You must have a good understanding of written and spoken English. Translators are not permitted to attend.
• If you need to re-sit the exam must do so within 90 days of the original course date at an additional charge.
• You will need Photographic I.D, such as a copy of your passport or driving licence.
• Written parental consent is required if you are under 18 years of age.
• Failure to provide the above on the first day of the course is likely to result in you not being allowed to attend or complete the training.

All delegates who have an expiry date on their SSSTS certificates after the 15^th of March 2020 now have until the 30^th of November to refresh.

CITB Levy Payers

To allow for the automated process of claiming back the training grant, please ensure that delegates attending courses, take the Levy Number & enter it on the relevant section of the course paperwork. Retrospective claims may not be accepted.

Are Further Study Options Available?

Successful candidates can go on to complete the 5 day SMSTS course (site management safety training scheme) designed for site managers and supervisors. Alternatively, may consider progressing onto the NVQ Level 4 Construction Site Supervision.