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CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme

CITB SSSTS, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Our CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme, or SSSTS course in Stoke, Staffordshire is ideal for any individual considering taking on the responsibilities of planning, monitoring, organising, and administering groups of staff. Based in Staffordshire, this SSSTS course is perfect for those that have already taken up the title of Site Manager or are training towards it.

This CITB SSSTS course, delivered by the experts at Acadame, covers all relevant legislation regarding safe working in the building, construction, and civil engineering industries. Highlighting the need for risk assessment in the workplace, we will reinforce the importance of necessary control measures, and adequate communication. This will all be done with the need to sustain an appropriate health and safety culture in mind.

 

Our Staffordshire SSSTS course is endorsed by Build UK and exceeds the standard set by CITB for construction supervisors training.

 

We also offer this course in Manchester and Liverpool. 

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Can you get a Gold CSCS card with SSSTS?

The short answer is no, an SSSTS certificate is not enough to allow you to gain a gold managers CSCS card in the construction industry, or any CSCS card for that matter. It is however a mandatory requirement for many construction sites and a great way to increase your skills and knowledge when it comes to supervising health and safety on construction sites.

If you do need a Gold Supervisory CSCS Card, you need to look at either:

Grants & Funding for Industry Support

Tier 2 CITB Grant Payment Available (£140) for SSSTS

CITB pay grants for the achievement of approved short courses, which last from 3 hours to 29 days and are focused on the core construction skills needed across the industry. 

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SSSTS training course dates in Stoke-on-Trent

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  • Aug
    13

    CITB (SSSTS) Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme

    Stoke 2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities within construction.
    • £265.00 excl. VAT
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  • Sep
    02

    CITB (SSSTS) Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme

    Bury 2 days, 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
    This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities within construction.
    • £265.00 excl. VAT
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  • Sep
    09

    CITB (SSSTS) Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme

    Widnes 2 days, 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
    This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities within construction.
    • £265.00 excl. VAT
    More Information
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  • Sep
    23

    CITB (SSSTS) Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme

    Stoke 2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities within construction.
    • £265.00 excl. VAT
    More Information
    Register
  • Oct
    07

    CITB (SSSTS) Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme

    Bury 2 days, 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
    This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities within construction.
    • £265.00 excl. VAT
    More Information
    Register
  • Oct
    14

    CITB (SSSTS) Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme

    Widnes 2 days, 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
    This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities within construction.
    • £265.00 excl. VAT
    More Information
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  • Oct
    16

    CITB (SSSTS) Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme

    Stoke 2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities within construction.
    • £265.00 excl. VAT
    More Information
    Register
  • Nov
    07

    CITB (SSSTS) Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme

    Bury 2 days, 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
    This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities within construction.
    • £265.00 excl. VAT
    More Information
    Register
  • Nov
    14

    CITB (SSSTS) Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme

    Widnes 2 days, 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
    This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities within construction.
    • £265.00 excl. VAT
    More Information
    Register
  • Nov
    27

    CITB (SSSTS) Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme

    Stoke 2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    This two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities within construction.
    • £265.00 excl. VAT
    More Information
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Grants & Funding for Industry Support

Tier 2 CITB Grant Payment Available (£70) for SSSTS

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Suitability

Who should do this course

This course is for you if you’re considering, or already have, supervisory responsibilities. To help site supervisors to 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 and recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and environmentally friendly.

Assessment

How someone is measured

Continuous assessment and multiple-choice test. The examination paper is compulsory and consists of 25 questions, selected by CITB, covering all aspects of the course. The examination pass mark is 80% (24 out of 30). The paper consists of 22 multiple choice questions and three short written questions. There are four safety critical questions in each exam paper. The learner must answer all four of these questions correctly to pass the exam

Duration

How long the course takes

This classroom or virtually delivered course is held over 2 days.

What’s covered in CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

Syllabus

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Unit 1

1. Health and safety law

Purpose of health and safety legislation and the different legislative requirements that must be followed to ensure this is achieved. 

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

How the CDM Regulations are used to support health and safety on site.

3. Health and safety management systems

Develop, maintain and monitor a health and safety management system.

4. Risk assessments and method statements

Write and use risk assessments and method statements to ensure a safe working environment.

5. Statutory inspections and checks

Statutory inspections and checks for a construction site.

6. Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health

Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health that may occur in the construction industry.

7. Leadership and worker engagement

Good leadership and worker engagement to aid with protecting the workforce.

Unit 2

1. Health and welfare of the workforce

Protect the health and welfare of the workforce in the construction industry.

2. First aid and emergency procedures

Manage first aid and emergency procedures for a construction site.

3. Hazardous substances

Identify and handle hazardous substances associated with working on a construction site.

4. Asbestos

Risks to health posed by asbestos, and the basic legal requirements to manage those risks.

5. Dust and fumes

Control exposure to dust and fumes (respiratory hazards) for workers on a construction site.

6. Noise and vibration

Control exposure to noise and vibration for construction workers.

7. Manual handling

Outline how to properly undertake manual handling activities when lifting loads

Unit 3

1. Site set up and security

Factors to be considered when setting up a construction site.

2. Fire prevention and control

Fire hazard risks and identify basic requirements for fire safety on site.

3. Electricity

Dangers of electricity and good working practices for working on, or near to, live electrical circuits and with electrical tools and equipment.

4. Plant and work equipment

Control and the management of plant, transport and work equipment on site.

5. Lifting operations and lifting equipment

Basic requirements for safe lifting operations, equipment and accessories and the steps required to ensure safety.

Unit 4

1. Working at height

Key principles for working safely at height.

2. Excavations

Main hazards and control considerations for excavation work.

3. Underground and overhead services

Locate, identify and plan for work near underground and overhead services.

4. Confined spaces

Main hazards and safety considerations for working in a confined space.

5. Temporary works

Main duties of temporary works supervisors.

Unit 5

1. Environmental awareness

Environmental awareness on site.

2. Pollution

Preventing pollution.

3. Waste materials

Environmental damage can occur from improper management of waste materials.

4. Nuisance

Reducing nuisance, noise, dust and light.

Who is CITB?

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is the industry training board for the UK construction industry. It’s their job to help the construction industry attract talent and to support skills development, to build a better Britain.

How can I study the SSSTS course?

We recognise that everyone is different, which is why we offer a choice of study routes. We can deliver the course in your workplace, you can visit one of our training centres or you can complete the course via an online virtual live class.

How long does the SSSTS course take to complete?

The course is held over 2 days.

Will I be issued with a certificate upon successful SSSTS completion?

Yes. On successful completion the learner will receive an accredited digital CITB certificate. The certificate will be forwarded by CITB at a later date. A proof of pass can be immediately provided if required though.

How long is the SSSTS certificate valid for?

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to take a shorter refresher course before the expiry date, otherwise you would need to retake the full 2 day course.

Are there any entry requirements for SSSTS?

The minimum entry requirement for the Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Course is a good understanding of spoken and written English. If you have any concerns in this area, please call us.

Frequently asked questions

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