Online CITB Training Courses

Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC)

Who is TWSTC for?

This one-day Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC) is designed for those on site with responsibility for supervising temporary works. This course will develop your knowledge of this role and the temporary works environment.

What content is covered?

This course will focus on the importance of communication, coordination, cooperation, and competency (the four Cs). Temporary works can be high-risk activities so understanding the essentials of good risk management is relevant for projects of all sizes. You’ll gain a strong understanding of good risk management, safety and business relations. This course will help you to:

• Understand the need for and duties of a Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)
• Understand the role of others
• Understand the code of practice for temporary works (BS 5975) in relation to this role

Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC)

Who is TWCTC for?

This two-day Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC) is designed for those with responsibility for managing all types of temporary works on site. This course will develop your knowledge of this role and the temporary works environment.

What content is covered?

This course will focus on the coordination of temporary works and managing the temporary works process. You’ll gain a strong understanding of good risk and safety management and the confidence to manage your site knowing you’re up to date with the latest legislation. This course will help you to:

• Understand the need for and duties of a Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC)
• Understand the role of others
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the code of practice for temporary works (BS 5975) in relation to this role

Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

Who is SSSTS for?

If you are a site supervisor or have supervisory responsibilities (in charge of 3 or more employees) then the SSSTS is suitable. Applicants should be competent in English at the site supervisor level.

What content is covered?

At the end of the Site Supervisor Safety Training online course, you will have an understanding of:

• How to use your supervisory position to maintain a safe site
• How you are 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

Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS-R)

Who is SSSTS-R for?

This course is a refresher for those who have previously held a Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme and now need to renew their training. Your SSSTS course is valid for 5 years and if you wish to continue you can take this refresher course.

What content is covered?

The SSSTS-R course will go over everything covered in the SSSTS course but will only last for 1 day and once you have taken the refresher you will have another 5 years before needing to take the refresher course again.

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

The Site Management Training Scheme (SMSTS) is a course accredited by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). It’s the nationally recognised standard for the management of health and safety on construction sites.

About the Course:

The training is entirely online, so you can do it on a day that suits you without having to leave your own home and the course price is £480 but you can claim money back from the CITB. For more information on CITB funding, you can visit our blog.

The course lasts for 5 days and once you have sat through the course you will have an exam at the end. The exam is made up of 18 multiple-choice questions and the minimum pass rate is 81%.

What does an SMSTS course cover?

The SMSTS course covers all managerial responsibilities you would expect to take on in your new or current role such as:

• Legal and management expectations
• Managing health and welfare
• General safety and site organisation
• Managing high-risk activities

Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)

About the Course:

The HSA training course is a one-day course that SMAS Worksafe offers entirely online. We have a variety of dates available to book and you can complete the course from the comfort of your own home. At the end of the day’s training, there will be an exam.

The exam consists of 25 questions with a pass mark of 80% and the certificate is valid for 5 years. If after 2 years the holder hasn’t applied for and received their full CSCS card, the course will need to be renewed.

Who’s it for?

This course is an ideal foundation for those wishing to obtain an industry site card. It is also an alternative route to the QCF Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in construction Environment for the CSCS Labourer card

Please note: Delegates must be competent in English at supervisor level to complete this course. Delegates must also have access to a computer with a broadband internet connection and a camera. Please see the system requirements for more information.

The course is the first step toward a CSCS Labourers Card (Green Card) and to the progressive CITB Site Safety Plus courses that range from operative training, up to Supervisor, Site Manager and Director Health and Safety courses.