ECITB CCNSG Leading a Team Safely Course

Recognised Supervisory Safety Training

Achieve the ECITB CCNSG Leading a Team Safely qualification, a recognised course for supervisors and team leaders working across engineering and construction environments.

Improved Leadership On Site

Develop the confidence to lead teams more effectively by improving communication, planning, supervision, and day-to-day control of work activities.

Stronger Safety Culture

Learn how to influence behaviour, challenge unsafe acts appropriately, and encourage safer working practices across your team.

Better Planning And Briefing Skills

Understand how to prepare work properly by considering people, skills, equipment, timing, risk assessments, method statements, and pre-start briefings.

Greater Awareness Of Supervisory Responsibility

Build your understanding of the supervisor’s role in ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with site expectations.

Support Career Progression

Completing the ECITB CCNSG Leading a Team Safely course helps demonstrate that you are ready for greater responsibility as a team leader, supervisor, or front-line manager.

This course is designed for candidates who already hold a valid CCNSG Safety Passport and are stepping into, or already carrying out, supervisory or team leader responsibilities in engineering and construction environments.

The ECITB CCNSG Leading a Team Safely course covers the key skills needed to lead and supervise work safely:

The Team

• What makes a successful team

• Leadership qualities, styles, and behaviours

• Understanding how to influence and motivate others

The Plan

• Key elements of effective planning

• The importance of clear communication and message meaning

• Selecting the right people, skills, tools, and timing

• Work instructions, risk assessments, and method statements

• Preparing and delivering a pre-start briefing

The Job

• Case study: The Mill Incident

• Objectivity vs subjectivity in supervision

• Control systems and when to seek expert advice

• Monitoring, overseeing, and ensuring safe working practices

Communication

• Common communication barriers and how to overcome them

• Managing interruptions and distractions on the job

• Active listening and assertiveness techniques

Good Job Practices

• Identifying what makes a “good job” in a safety context

• Encouraging safe behaviour and continuous improvement

• Evaluating performance and providing constructive feedback

The method of assessment is a one-step journey:

Step 1. Multiple Choice Exam

Candidates are required to pass a multiple choice exam paper in order to successfully complete the CCNSG Leading a Team Safely course.

Do I Need A CCNSG Safety Passport Before Taking Leading A Team Safely?

Yes, this course is intended to build on the knowledge gained from the CCNSG National Safety Passport Operative or Renewal course, so candidates are normally expected to already hold that qualification.

How Long Does The CCNSG Leading A Team Safely Course Take?

The course is completed over one day, making it a practical option for supervisors and team leaders who need focused leadership and safety training without extended time away from site.

What Does The CCNSG Leading A Team Safely Course Cover?

It covers topics such as team leadership, planning work, communication, pre-start briefings, supervision, safe job practices, risk awareness, and influencing positive safety behaviours.

Is ECITB CCNSG Leading A Team Safely Suitable For Supervisors?

Yes, it is specifically suited to supervisors, team leaders, chargehands, and front-line leaders who need to manage people and help ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

How Is The ECITB CCNSG Leading A Team Safely Course Assessed?

Candidates complete a multiple choice examination at the end of the course. Successful completion is required to achieve the qualification.

Where Can I Take The ECITB CCNSG Leading A Team Safely Course?

Acadame can deliver this course in Stoke, Derby, Manchester, and Liverpool, onsite at client premises nationwide, and through trusted delivery partners across the UK where local access is needed.

What Are The Benefits Of Completing The CCNSG Leading A Team Safely Course?

Completing the course helps improve supervisory confidence, communication, planning, and safe leadership while supporting progression into more responsible site-based roles.