CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Novice

The course covers all relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures, and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture among the workforce. The SSSTS course is endorsed by Builds UK and exceeds the standard set by CITB for construction supervisors training.

Description

This course is intended for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities.

This course gives knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

  • Supervise health and safety on site in accordance with current legal provisions and within the context of their role.
  • Develop an understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety and welfare of workers on site. 
  • Recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and environmentally friendly.

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a CITB Site Safety Plus certificate.

Prerequisites

Delegates should hold, or be about to hold, the role of a supervisor. Delegates must be competent in English at site supervisor level.

Exam Information

Assessment will be by an end of course examination and the trainer review, you must pass the exam and pass all three elements of the training review to be successful.

Dress Code

Trainees should come dressed in casual clothing. Reading glasses if worn.

Materials Required

Delegates should hold, or be about to hold, the role of a supervisor. Delegates must be competent in English at site supervisor level. 

Any candidate under the age of 18 must complete a parental consent form and return this to us prior to the course start date. 

All candidates must bring with them one of the following forms of ID:

  • A valid passport – no more than 6 months out of date
  • A valid UK photo driving license - no more than 6 months out of date

If you do not have any of the above, please contact us for further information.

If this course is eligible for a short course grant, please ensure we have your levy number before the course start date, and your candidates provide their national insurance numbers on the day of the course. Without this information, we cannot claim the levy on your behalf and take no responsibility for the grant not being claimed.

Length of Qualification

5 Years