CITB SSSTS Refresher Course

Renew Your CITB Supervisor Qualification: Keep your SSSTS certification current and maintain recognised supervisor training within the construction industry.

Refresh Key Health And Safety Knowledge: Revisit essential legal duties, site safety standards and supervisory responsibilities relevant to modern construction work.

Stay Up To Date With Current Practice: Review changes in legislation, guidance and industry expectations so you can continue supervising work safely and effectively.

Strengthen Leadership On Site: Refresh your approach to communication, inductions, toolbox talks and intervention when unsafe behaviours or conditions are identified.

Maintain Safer Standards On Site: Reaffirm the importance of risk assessments, method statements, monitoring and worker engagement in reducing risk.

Support Career Progression: Stay current in your supervisory role while preparing for further progression, including the Level 4 Site Supervision NVQ or CITB SMSTS where appropriate.

The CITB SSSTS Refresher course is designed for those who have previously completed the full SSSTS course and need to renew their qualification within the permitted timescale. It helps supervisors refresh their understanding of health and safety responsibilities on site and reinforces the importance of maintaining safe, compliant and well-managed working environments.

This course is ideal for site supervisors, forepersons, team leaders and chargehands who need to supervise work safely and understand their responsibilities on site.

Unit 1

1. Health and safety law

Purpose of health and safety legislation and the key legal requirements supervisors need to understand on site.

2. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)

How CDM supports health and safety management throughout construction projects.

3. Health and safety management systems

How supervisors contribute to developing, maintaining and monitoring site health and safety systems.

4. Risk assessments and method statements

Using risk assessments and method statements to support safe working practices.

5. Statutory inspections and checks

Key inspections and checks that support safe site operations.

6. Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health

Understanding how incidents, injuries and work-related ill health should be reported.

7. Leadership and worker engagement

The role of supervisors in setting standards, influencing behaviour and engaging the workforce.

Unit 2

1. Health and welfare of the workforce

Promoting welfare standards and protecting the workforce on site.

2. First aid and emergency procedures

Managing first aid provision and emergency arrangements.

3. Hazardous substances

Recognising and controlling risks from hazardous substances in construction.

4. Asbestos

Awareness of asbestos-related risks and legal controls.

5. Dust and fumes

Managing exposure to respiratory hazards on site.

6. Noise and vibration

Understanding the effects of noise and vibration and how to reduce exposure.

7. Manual handling

Principles of safe manual handling and reducing lifting-related risks.

Unit 3

1. Site set up and security

Important considerations when establishing and securing a construction site.

2. Fire prevention and control

Basic fire safety principles and site fire risk control.

3. Electricity

Electrical dangers and safe working practices around circuits, tools and equipment.

4. Plant and work equipment

Managing risks linked to plant, transport and work equipment.

5. Lifting operations and lifting equipment

Basic requirements for safe lifting operations, equipment and accessories.

Unit 4

1. Working at height

Principles for planning and supervising work at height safely.

2. Excavations

Key hazards and control measures associated with excavation work.

3. Underground and overhead services

Planning work around buried and overhead services.

4. Confined spaces

Main hazards and safety considerations for confined space work.

5. Temporary works

Awareness of temporary works duties and supervision responsibilities.

Unit 5

1. Environmental awareness

Promoting environmental awareness on construction sites.

2. Pollution

Preventing pollution through better site controls.

3. Waste materials

Managing waste properly to reduce environmental harm.

4. Nuisance

Reducing nuisance issues such as dust, noise and light.

The method of assessment is a one-step journey:

Step 1. Multiple Choice Exam

The examination is compulsory and consists of questions selected by CITB covering the full course content. Candidates must meet the required pass standard, including the safety-critical elements, in order to achieve the qualification.

Who Is The SSSTS Refresher Course For?

The SSSTS Refresher course is for candidates who previously completed the full CITB SSSTS course and need to renew their qualification. It is aimed at construction site supervisors whose certificate is still within the accepted renewal period.

Why Do I Need To Take The SSSTS Refresher Course?

The refresher allows you to maintain your SSSTS qualification and update your knowledge of current legislation, site safety responsibilities and supervisory best practice. It helps ensure you continue to supervise work safely and in line with current expectations.

How Long Is The SSSTS Refresher Course?

The CITB SSSTS Refresher is completed over one day, making it a shorter renewal option compared with the full two-day SSSTS course.

What Topics Are Covered In The Training?

You will revisit key topics such as health and safety law, CDM, accident reporting, risk assessments, safe systems of work, leadership, supervision and common construction hazards.

How Is The SSSTS Refresher Assessed?

Assessment is through a CITB-set exam at the end of the course. Candidates must achieve the required pass standard and correctly answer the safety-critical questions.

Where Can I Complete The SSSTS Refresher Training?

Acadame offers the SSSTS Refresher course in Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Manchester and Liverpool. Onsite nationwide delivery is also available for employers wanting group bookings.

What Is The Difference Between SSSTS And SSSTS Refresher?

The two-day SSSTS course is the full course for new candidates or those who are no longer eligible for renewal. The one-day SSSTS Refresher is for candidates renewing an existing SSSTS qualification within the valid renewal period.

What Happens If My SSSTS Certificate Has Expired?

If your certificate has expired and is no longer eligible for renewal, you will usually need to complete the full two-day CITB SSSTS course again rather than the refresher.

Can The SSSTS Refresher Help Me Progress My Career?

Yes. Keeping your SSSTS current supports your ongoing role as a supervisor and can complement progression routes such as the Level 4 Site Supervision NVQ for the CSCS Gold Supervisor Card, or SMSTS if you move into management responsibilities.

Is CITB Funding Available For The SSSTS Refresher Course?

Funding availability can depend on the employer, grant eligibility and current CITB funding rules. If funding is important to you, it is best to check current eligibility at the point of booking.