Provider's Course Overview

The SSSTS course is a CITB accredited Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme for a construction site supervisor. This site safety qualification is now a requirement set out by all major contractors for all supervisors who will be working on their sites.

By taking this course you will obtain the knowledge and an understanding of construction skills and its dangers, required to implement the risk assessments and control measures required to provide and maintain a high standard of health, safety and welfare on a construction site as well as key procedures you need to follow to assess potential risks and how to eliminate hazards.

What to expect on the 2-day Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course:

The main focal point of the SSSTS training course will be on the importance of risk assessments in construction sectors. There is a focus on how to implement the control measures on site and how to use communication to ensure the site remains safe for everyone. The SSSTS course content works on monitoring the control measures and work making sure that the work is carried out correctly and follows the advice and guides set out in the risk assessments.

Topics in the Course Syllabus

• The Health and Safety Acts, 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

Objectives

• To ensure that all persons with supervisory responsibilities understand:
• The purpose of why they are carrying out their identified duties.
• What is expected of them and why it’s important that they contribute to the safety of the workplace

On completion of this course, you will have an understanding of:

• The Health and Safety Acts, 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

Assessment and Certification

The assessment method will be by multiple-choice questions at the end of the course as well as being interactive during the course.

Course Attendance

Delegates are required to attend two sessions. Without full attendance and achievement of the final exam, the Construction Site Supervisors’ Safety (SSSTS) Certificate cannot be achieed. Learners must attend the set days in order and, where not on consecutive days, must complete the course within two weeks. Those who are unable to attend both days due to extenuating circumstances (e.g. certificated sickness) will need to enrol onto a new course in order to maintain continuity of learning outcomes and attend both days again.

What you will achieve:

CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Certificate

SSSTS certificates are valid for 5 years. However, due to continuing changes in legislation, technology, environmental management and cultural behaviour, it is highly recommended that refresher courses are undertaken every 3 years of completing the original course.