Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
Time to develop new and existing skills and get an industry-recognised certificate? Smas Worksafe now offers the Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS). This course is for those that are considering or already have supervisory responsibilities.
About the SSSTS course
With our two-day online course, you’ll receive training from a CITB-qualified instructor. As one of the most popular training courses for site supervisors and aspiring site supervisors, the SSSTS course is essential for your development. In fact, 98% of delegates would recommend our CITB courses to a friend or colleague.
After two days of engaging course content, you’ll sit an exam made up of 22 multiple-choice questions with a minimum pass rate of 80%.
The course price is £235 excl. VAT but you can claim money back from the CITB. Take a look here for more information on CITB Funding.
The SSSTS course is delivered through remote learning
Forget the hassle of travelling to a classroom, the site supervisor safety training scheme is an entirely online course so you can do it at a time that suits you from the comfort of your own home.
Who is the SSSTS course for?
If you’re a site supervisor or have supervisory responsibilities (in charge of three or more employees) then the SSSTS online course is strongly recommended for you.
What are the benefits of the SSSTS course?
- Industry-recognised certificate – having an SSSTS qualification shows employers and clients that you’ve got the skills necessary to safely supervise a construction site.
- Looking to take your career to the next level? Looking to take your career to the next level? Then SSSTS training has everything you need to help you step up into a supervisory role and give you a competitive edge over those that aren’t SSSTS accredited.
- Improve safety performance – developing your knowledge and understanding of site safety through the SSSTS course will help you maintain safe working practices.
What modules are covered in the SSSTS online course? Module one – Legal and Management
- Health & Safety law
- The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Construction Design Management (CDM)
- Statutory inspections and checks
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health
- Leadership and worker engagement
Module two – Health and Welfare
- Management of health
- Management of welfare
- Stress/mental health
- Drugs and alcohol
- Dust and fumes
- Noise and vibration
- Manual handling
Module three – General Safety
- Site organisation
- Fire prevention and control
- Electricity
- Plant and work equipment
- Lifting operations and lifting equipment
Module four – High Risk Activities
- Working at height regulations
- Excavations
- Underground and overhead services
- Confined spaces
- Temporary works
Module five – Environment
- Environmental awareness
- Pollution, waste materials and nuisance
What will you learn?
At the end of the Site Supervisor Safety Training online course, you’ll understand:
- How to use your supervisory position to maintain a safe site
- How you’re responsible for implementing health and safety law
- The importance of undertaking risk assessments and producing method statements
- Adequate inductions to sites, method statement briefings and toolbox talks
- Observing the site activities properly
- Intervening when bad practice is discovered
The exam is made up of 22 multiple-choice questions and three short written questions. There are four safety critical questions that must be answered correctly to pass the exam.
The exam has a minimum pass rate of 80%. In the unlikely event that you don’t pass first time, you’ll be offered an immediate re-sit which you can take on the same day.
Remember, you can get ready to take your assessment with our free mock test here.
SSSTS certificate
On completion of the SSSTS training course, you’ll receive an SSSTS certificate that will show clients and employers that you have the skills required to safely supervise a construction site in line with the CITB standard.
How long does an SSSTS certificate last?
An SSST certificate lasts for five years before it needs to be renewed.
Do you need an SSSTS Refresher course?
If you already have an SSSTS qualification but are looking to take the SSSTS refresher course, you can book one on our dedicated page here.
What are the SSSTS course requirements?
If you are a site supervisor or have supervisory responsibilities (in charge of three or more employees) then the SSSTS is ideal.
Applicants should be competent in English at the site supervisor level as they will need to communicate with others on site and understand safety instructions, regulations, and procedures.
What does an SSSTS course cover?
- Legal and management expectations
- Health, welfare and general safety duties
- How to manage high-risk activities
- Participating in environmental and specialist activities.
The course is made up of both written and practical work, and you could be required to participate in group work as well as individual work.
How many questions are there in the SSSTS exam?
The exam itself is made up of 22 multiple choice questions and three, short written questions. These include four safety critical questions which must all be answered correctly to pass the exam. The pass rate for the exam is 80%.
How many days is the SSSTS course?
The SSSTS course lasts for two days and you’re required to take a one-day refresher course every five years.
Can you do an SSSTS course online?
Yes, SSSTS courses can now be booked online and will be carried out via an online meeting app. The course will cover the same modules as it would if it were carried out face-to-face and it will be led by a CITB-qualified instructor in a virtual classroom. The two-day course costs £235 (excl. VAT) per attendee.
What happens if you fail the SSSTS?
If you fail the SSSTS exam, you‘ll be offered an immediate re-sit which you can take on the same day. However, should you fail the re-sit, you’ll need to enrol for an SSSTS reassessment within 90 days of the original course date at an additional charge. Once you pass, you will then be awarded the certificate as normal.
Do you have a mock test I can try?
Yes, we have created ten sample questions which you can use for free to test your knowledge. Check out our mock test here.
Want a helping hand with the cost of training your employees? Grants are provided for employers in the construction industry to train their workers, helping to maintain Health & Safety standards on construction sites.
What is the CITB Grants Scheme?
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) pays grants for the achievement of approved short-duration courses – this includes the Site Supervision Training Scheme (SSSTS) and SSSTS Refresher, Site Manager Safety Training (SMSTS) and Health & Safety Awareness (HSA).
The Grants Scheme is funded by Industry through the CITB Levy and aims to ensure these funds are invested in core construction skills to meet Industry needs. You can apply for your grant using their online form.
Who can claim this grant?
You can claim grants if you are an employer registered with CITB and send a Levy Return to CITB by 30 November each year. Small employers that don’t need to pay the levy can still claim grants.
Providing the person is working for you at the time of their training, you can apply for grants for SSSTS courses undertaken by:
- Directly employed staff
- Subcontractors
To find out more, check out our handy blog here all about CITB Funding.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
Time to develop new and existing skills and get an industry-recognised certificate? Smas Worksafe now offers the Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS). This course is for those that are considering or already have supervisory responsibilities.
About the SSSTS course
With our two-day online course, you’ll receive training from a CITB-qualified instructor. As one of the most popular training courses for site supervisors and aspiring site supervisors, the SSSTS course is essential for your development. In fact, 98% of delegates would recommend our CITB courses to a friend or colleague.
After two days of engaging course content, you’ll sit an exam made up of 22 multiple-choice questions with a minimum pass rate of 80%.
The course price is £235 excl. VAT but you can claim money back from the CITB. Take a look here for more information on CITB Funding.
The SSSTS course is delivered through remote learning
Forget the hassle of travelling to a classroom, the site supervisor safety training scheme is an entirely online course so you can do it at a time that suits you from the comfort of your own home.
Who is the SSSTS course for?
If you’re a site supervisor or have supervisory responsibilities (in charge of three or more employees) then the SSSTS online course is strongly recommended for you.
What are the benefits of the SSSTS course?
- Industry-recognised certificate – having an SSSTS qualification shows employers and clients that you’ve got the skills necessary to safely supervise a construction site.
- Looking to take your career to the next level? Looking to take your career to the next level? Then SSSTS training has everything you need to help you step up into a supervisory role and give you a competitive edge over those that aren’t SSSTS accredited.
- Improve safety performance – developing your knowledge and understanding of site safety through the SSSTS course will help you maintain safe working practices.
What modules are covered in the SSSTS online course? Module one – Legal and Management
- Health & Safety law
- The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Construction Design Management (CDM)
- Statutory inspections and checks
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health
- Leadership and worker engagement
Module two – Health and Welfare
- Management of health
- Management of welfare
- Stress/mental health
- Drugs and alcohol
- Dust and fumes
- Noise and vibration
- Manual handling
Module three – General Safety
- Site organisation
- Fire prevention and control
- Electricity
- Plant and work equipment
- Lifting operations and lifting equipment
Module four – High Risk Activities
- Working at height regulations
- Excavations
- Underground and overhead services
- Confined spaces
- Temporary works
Module five – Environment
- Environmental awareness
- Pollution, waste materials and nuisance
What will you learn?
At the end of the Site Supervisor Safety Training online course, you’ll understand:
- How to use your supervisory position to maintain a safe site
- How you’re responsible for implementing health and safety law
- The importance of undertaking risk assessments and producing method statements
- Adequate inductions to sites, method statement briefings and toolbox talks
- Observing the site activities properly
- Intervening when bad practice is discovered
The exam is made up of 22 multiple-choice questions and three short written questions. There are four safety critical questions that must be answered correctly to pass the exam.
The exam has a minimum pass rate of 80%. In the unlikely event that you don’t pass first time, you’ll be offered an immediate re-sit which you can take on the same day.
Remember, you can get ready to take your assessment with our free mock test here.
SSSTS certificate
On completion of the SSSTS training course, you’ll receive an SSSTS certificate that will show clients and employers that you have the skills required to safely supervise a construction site in line with the CITB standard.
How long does an SSSTS certificate last?
An SSST certificate lasts for five years before it needs to be renewed.
Do you need an SSSTS Refresher course?
If you already have an SSSTS qualification but are looking to take the SSSTS refresher course, you can book one on our dedicated page here.
What are the SSSTS course requirements?
If you are a site supervisor or have supervisory responsibilities (in charge of three or more employees) then the SSSTS is ideal.
Applicants should be competent in English at the site supervisor level as they will need to communicate with others on site and understand safety instructions, regulations, and procedures.
What does an SSSTS course cover?
- Legal and management expectations
- Health, welfare and general safety duties
- How to manage high-risk activities
- Participating in environmental and specialist activities.
The course is made up of both written and practical work, and you could be required to participate in group work as well as individual work.
How many questions are there in the SSSTS exam?
The exam itself is made up of 22 multiple choice questions and three, short written questions. These include four safety critical questions which must all be answered correctly to pass the exam. The pass rate for the exam is 80%.
How many days is the SSSTS course?
The SSSTS course lasts for two days and you’re required to take a one-day refresher course every five years.
Can you do an SSSTS course online?
Yes, SSSTS courses can now be booked online and will be carried out via an online meeting app. The course will cover the same modules as it would if it were carried out face-to-face and it will be led by a CITB-qualified instructor in a virtual classroom. The two-day course costs £235 (excl. VAT) per attendee.
What happens if you fail the SSSTS?
If you fail the SSSTS exam, you‘ll be offered an immediate re-sit which you can take on the same day. However, should you fail the re-sit, you’ll need to enrol for an SSSTS reassessment within 90 days of the original course date at an additional charge. Once you pass, you will then be awarded the certificate as normal.
Do you have a mock test I can try?
Yes, we have created ten sample questions which you can use for free to test your knowledge. Check out our mock test here.
Want a helping hand with the cost of training your employees? Grants are provided for employers in the construction industry to train their workers, helping to maintain Health & Safety standards on construction sites.
What is the CITB Grants Scheme?
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) pays grants for the achievement of approved short-duration courses – this includes the Site Supervision Training Scheme (SSSTS) and SSSTS Refresher, Site Manager Safety Training (SMSTS) and Health & Safety Awareness (HSA).
The Grants Scheme is funded by Industry through the CITB Levy and aims to ensure these funds are invested in core construction skills to meet Industry needs. You can apply for your grant using their online form.
Who can claim this grant?
You can claim grants if you are an employer registered with CITB and send a Levy Return to CITB by 30 November each year. Small employers that don’t need to pay the levy can still claim grants.
Providing the person is working for you at the time of their training, you can apply for grants for SSSTS courses undertaken by:
- Directly employed staff
- Subcontractors
To find out more, check out our handy blog here all about CITB Funding.