CITB SSSTS Live-Online

Our live, online, remote and virtual CITB SSSTS course is ideal for any individual considering taking on the responsibilities of planning, monitoring, organising, and administering groups of staff. 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 SSSTS course is endorsed by Build UK and exceeds the standard set by CITB for construction supervisors training.

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.

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.

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

CITB pay grants to registered employers via the CITB Short Course Grants, this is 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. 

The CITB SSSTS course is eligible for a Tier 2 CITB Grant Payment of £140

After successfully reserving your spot, you can expect the following steps:

1. An email confirming your reservation will be sent to you, providing comprehensive instructions to ensure your spot is secured.

2. You’ll receive friendly reminder emails 7 days before the course commences, as well as 24 hours in advance.

3. It’s essential to arrive at the course venue at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

4. Don’t forget to bring your identification (ID) with you.

5. Attend the course as scheduled and complete the required assessment.

6. Once we receive confirmation of your payment, we’ll promptly send your certificates as soon as they are obtained from the awarding body. Please note that some awarding bodies may take up to 6 weeks to process these certificates.