CITB Site Supervisor’s Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

Objectives:

Delegates will be made aware of legislative requirements and will be able to implement their company policy requirements. They will gain an understanding of their responsibilities for health, safety, welfare and the environment.

Duration:

Course duration is 2 days

Who Should Attend?

This CITB Site Safety Plus course is suitable for those who have or who are about to acquire supervisory responsibilities, including gangers and charge-hands.

Course Content:

The course concentrates on health and safety law and how it applies to the supervisor’s responsibilities in controlling construction site safety.  Delegates will learn the key points of delivering inductions, tool box talks and method statement briefings.

The course will cover the following topics:

• 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

Outcomes:

Delegates will be continuously assessed via individual and group exercise, plus a multiple-choice test. 100% attendance is required for the final test.

Successful delegates will be issued with a certificate valid for 5 years. Delegates must renew this qualification every five years by attending the SSSTS Refresher course.

The course is endorsed by the United Kingdom Group (UKCG) as the standard training for all supervisors working on UKCG sites.

This Site Supervisor’s Safety Training Scheme is listed in the Construction Training Directory. Delegates’ achievements will be listed on the Construction Training Register.

Delegate Preparation:

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

Delegates must provide valid ID on the first day of the course, such as a passport or driving licence.

By booking onto this course delegates are aware of the recommendations as detailed above.

Refreshments:

Hot and cold drinks available when delivered at a Sanctus Training venue.

Mandatory course materials:

CITB Publications and registration £93.75 – chargeable at point of booking (VAT exempt).