CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher Course
Key Features
Of this SSSTS - Refresher Course:
- One-day refresher course updating site supervisors on current UK construction health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Focuses on practical supervision skills including risk assessment, method statements and workforce engagement.
- Delivered by CITB-approved trainers with extensive site experience and current knowledge of CDM 2015 and HSE guidance.
- Includes group discussions, case studies and scenario-based learning drawn from real construction incidents.
- Concludes with a multiple-choice test confirming understanding of supervisory responsibilities.
- Provides a CITB certificate valid for five years, recognised across the UK construction industry.
Course Date Availability
SSSTS - Refresher training at the following 33 centres. Prices from £120 per person :
Course Information
Overview:
The CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher is the recognised one-day update for supervisors who already hold a valid SSSTS certificate. It ensures delegates remain current with evolving legislation, HSE enforcement priorities and practical techniques for managing safety on active construction sites. The course emphasises real-world application, helping supervisors fulfil their legal duties under CDM 2015 while maintaining safe working practices across all trades and operations.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Site supervisors holding a valid SSSTS certificate due for renewal
- Supervisors responsible for coordinating multiple trades on construction sites
- Foremen and chargehands who oversee daily site activities and workforce safety
- Junior site managers preparing for SMSTS or seeking to strengthen supervisory competence
- Health and safety coordinators who support site supervision teams
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Current legal duties of site supervisors under CDM 2015 and related regulations
- How to review and implement risk assessments and method statements effectively
- Techniques for communicating safety requirements and engaging workers at all levels
- Recognition of common site hazards and appropriate control measures across different operations
- Incident reporting procedures and lessons learned from recent HSE cases
- Practical steps for monitoring compliance and taking corrective action on site
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one day and combines trainer-led input with group activities. Delegates work through updated guidance and apply learning to realistic site scenarios before completing a short assessment.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Health and safety law updates and supervisor responsibilities
- Risk assessment, method statements and safe systems of work
- Site-specific hazards and control measures for common construction activities
- Supervision skills, communication and workforce engagement
- Monitoring, reporting and responding to incidents and near misses
- Current HSE focus areas and enforcement trends
Private Courses On-site
CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Refresher certificate. The qualification remains valid for five years. Supervisors are advised to book their next refresher in good time before expiry and may progress to the two-day SMSTS course when moving into more senior site management roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher questions:
The course is delivered over one full day, typically from 8:30am to 5:00pm including breaks and the final assessment.
Delegates must hold a valid CITB SSSTS certificate that has not yet expired. Proof of the existing certificate is required at registration.
The course reviews current health and safety legislation, CDM 2015 duties, risk assessment, method statements, site supervision techniques and recent HSE enforcement priorities.
Delegates complete a 25-question multiple-choice test at the end of the day. A pass mark of 80% is required to achieve the certificate.
You receive an official CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Refresher certificate, valid for five years from the date of the course.
The certificate must be renewed every five years by attending another SSSTS Refresher course before the expiry date.
SSSTS is designed for site supervisors and team leaders. SMSTS is the two-day course aimed at site managers and those with broader project responsibilities.
You should bring your existing SSSTS certificate, photo ID and a notepad. All course materials and PPE for any practical elements are provided.
Many training providers can deliver the course at your premises or on site if suitable facilities and numbers are available.
Yes, the refresher includes updates on CDM 2015 duties, principal contractor expectations and how supervisors support compliance on site.
Delegates who do not reach the pass mark can usually resit the test on the same day or arrange a resit with the training provider shortly afterwards.
The course uses scenarios covering new build, refurbishment, civil engineering and maintenance activities so learning applies across a wide range of site operations.
Prices per person typically start at £120. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The SSSTS Refresher keeps site supervisors aligned with current industry expectations and legal requirements. It provides practical tools that can be applied immediately when returning to site.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group