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CITB SSSTS Course
The CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is for people who currently hold, or are preparing to take on, a supervisory role in construction.
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Your course at a glance
- Format
- Live online
- Duration
- 2 days
- Certificate
- CITB SSSTSOn successful completion
- Validity
- 5 years
- Assessment
- Course exercises, trainer review and final exam
- Entry requirements
- No formal qualification requiredGood spoken and written English required.
Course price
What’s included
Live instructor-led training, official CITB course materials, assessment and certification on successful completion.
Live online, with your trainer
You can still learn with a trainer and other learners. Join scheduled live sessions, ask questions and discuss the course material, without travelling to a training venue.
Ask your trainer
Raise questions during the live session and get help understanding the course material.
Learn through discussion
Take part in discussion with the trainer and other learners as the course progresses.
Follow a live timetable
Choose your course dates and set aside time for the scheduled sessions.
Avoid the journey
Join remotely, without travel to a venue or accommodation for the course.
Get ready for your live online course
Your learning space
Join from a quiet place where you can speak, hear your trainer and take part without interruptions. Set aside the full scheduled training sessions.
Before the course
Read your joining instructions and have valid photo ID ready for the start of training. Contact the team before the course if you need help preparing.
The initial phase of health and safety education, known as the SSSTS course, is essential for every site supervisor. Aimed at fostering a solid and pragmatic comprehension of safety in the construction environment, this programme encompasses a range of topics from occupational health to concerns unique to each site.
Course Content
Course Curriculum Participants will gain insights into their legal obligations relating to health, safety, welfare, and environmental matters. Guided by a seasoned instructor, they will enhance and solidify their understanding and abilities, equipping them for a supervisory position on-site.
Included in the SSSTS course are:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act
- Conducting effective toolbox talks
- Managing occupational health
- Behavioural safety
- Various other daily site challenges faced by supervisors
The course encompasses all necessary materials, registration, and the issuance of a certificate.
Course Duration
The SSSTS course takes place over 2 days.
Teaching and Assessment
The SSSTS Course adopts an interactive live online approach, with the instructor facilitating discussions, case studies, team activities, and individual/group presentations. Some assignments may require completion outside of the training sessions.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a CITB Site Safety Plus (SSSTS) certificate, valid for 5 years and renewable.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must possess a good level of English proficiency in reading, writing, and comprehension.
Candidates must currently hold, or be preparing to take on, a supervisory role.
A re-sit is available if you have completed the mandatory course exercises, passed the trainer review and scored at least 70% (21 out of 30 marks) in the examination. You may take one re-sit, either on the same day or within 30 days of the original examination (additional fees apply).
Candidates are required to present valid identification on the first day of the course, with a passport or driving licence being acceptable forms of ID.
Course Type
Our courses are delivered live online with an instructor, so you can join without travelling to a training venue.
Course Certification
On successful completion, you receive the CITB SSSTS certificate. It is valid for five years. Complete the relevant refresher before it expires to keep your certification current.
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Before you book
A few practical answers about joining the live online course.
Is this live training or a recorded course?
The course is delivered live online with an instructor. Book a scheduled course and attend its sessions; this is not a self-paced library of recordings.
Can I ask the trainer questions?
Yes. You can ask questions during the live sessions and take part in discussion about the course material.
Does CITB allow remote training?
CITB permits remote delivery for SSSTS and SMSTS. The course-specific entry, attendance and assessment requirements still apply. Check the relevant course details before booking.
What should I check before booking?
Check the course dates, entry requirements and assessment details. If you are choosing a refresher, check that you meet its certificate requirements. Contact us if you need help deciding which course to book.
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