SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme)

SSSTS Training Course

This SSSTS (Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme) course provided by GEM Compliance Training in partnership with Mark One Training is essential for anyone working in a supervisory role within the construction industry, or those looking to progress into a site supervisor position.

The course provides the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to supervise construction activities safely and effectively. It also helps delegates understand their legal responsibilities and duties under current health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

Delegates will learn about current health and safety legislation, industry best practice and the importance of maintaining a safe working environment. The training focuses on identifying workplace hazards, carrying out risk assessments, implementing safe systems of work and managing the health and safety responsibilities of a site supervisor.

What You Will Cover In Our SSSTS Course

Through a combination of classroom instruction, group discussions and practical exercises, this SSSTS training course teaches you:

• The legal responsibilities of employers, employees and site supervisors under current health and safety legislation

• Key health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and CDM Regulations 2015

• The roles and responsibilities of a construction site supervisor

• How to identify workplace hazards and carry out effective risk assessments

• Understanding method statements and implementing safe systems of work

• How to deliver effective toolbox talks and communicate health and safety information

• Monitoring site activities and ensuring workers follow safe working practices

• Accident prevention, reporting procedures and investigating workplace incidents

• Managing occupational health risks, including manual handling, noise, vibration and hazardous substances

• The importance of promoting positive health and safety behaviour and maintaining a safe working environment

• Environmental awareness and good practice on construction sites

Assessment & SSSTS Certification

During our SSSTS course, delegates will complete a CITB assessment to demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered throughout the training.

The assessment includes a multiple-choice examination, alongside participation in the course activities and exercises. Delegates must achieve the required pass mark to successfully complete the course.

Once you successfully complete the training and pass the assessment, you will receive a CITB SSSTS certificate. The certificate is valid for three years.

To maintain your qualification, you will need to complete the relevant SSSTS refresher course before your certificate expires.

Course Format

Duration: Two days, usually delivered over 15 hours of training.

Structure: A combination of classroom-based theory, group discussions, interactive exercises and practical learning at Mark One Training Centre or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Class size: A maximum of 10 delegates, ensuring an engaging learning environment and opportunities for individual support.

PPE: No specialist PPE is normally required for this classroom-based course. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing suitable for a training environment.

Why Should You Take an SSSTS Training Course?

The CITB SSSTS qualification is widely recognised throughout the UK construction industry and is an important requirement for many site supervisory positions.

Completing an SSSTS training course demonstrates that you understand your responsibilities as a site supervisor and have the knowledge to help manage health and safety on construction sites.

The course will help you:

• Understand your legal health and safety responsibilities as a site supervisor.

• Develop the confidence to manage and supervise construction workers safely.

• Identify potential hazards and take appropriate action to reduce workplace risks.

• Improve communication between site management, supervisors and workers.

• Promote a positive health and safety culture across construction sites.

• Improve your career prospects and demonstrate your commitment to workplace safety.

Once you have completed your SSSTS training course, you can progress your construction health and safety qualifications with further CITB training, including:

• SSSTS Refresher Course

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

• SMSTS Refresher Course

• Health and Safety Awareness Training

• Temporary Works Supervisor Training

• Temporary Works Coordinator Training

The course aims to help you:

• Understand the legal, moral and social responsibilities of a construction site supervisor.
• Supervise health and safety in line with legal requirements and the responsibilities of your role.
• Recognise the roles, responsibilities and behaviours expected of a supervisor in protecting site health,
safety and welfare.
• Manage health, safety, welfare and environmental issues effectively on site.
• Encourage a positive safety culture through effective leadership, supervision and workforce engagement

This course is theory based (in a classroom) and no PPE will be required.

You must currently hold, or be preparing to take on, a supervisory role. Previous health and safety knowledge is recommended.

You must have sufficient English language skills to take part fully and complete all course requirements. These include interactive exercises, group activities and preparing and delivering a toolbox talk as part of the assessment.

If you have any questions about suitability or require learning support, please contact us before the course so that we can discuss your needs.