SSSTS Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme 2 days Course
Key Features
Of this SSSTS Site Supervisor Course:
- Two-day CITB-accredited course designed specifically for construction site supervisors
- Covers legal duties under CDM 2015, risk assessment and method statement development
- Includes practical exercises on toolbox talks, site inspections and incident reporting
- Focuses on real supervisory decision-making across multiple trades and site activities
- Delivered by CITB-approved trainers with current industry experience
- Leads to a recognised CITB SSSTS certificate valid for five years
Course Date Availability
SSSTS Site Supervisor training at the following 60 centres. Prices from £220 per person :
Course Information
Overview:
The Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is the recognised two-day qualification for anyone with supervisory responsibility on a construction site. It equips delegates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to understand and apply health and safety requirements under current UK legislation, particularly CDM 2015. The course addresses the daily decisions supervisors face when managing teams, subcontractors and site activities, from initial planning through to completion of works.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Site supervisors and assistant supervisors
- Foremen and chargehands
- Gangers and working supervisors
- Subcontractor supervisors
- Site engineers with team leadership duties
- Health and safety coordinators new to supervisory roles
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Key health and safety legislation and how it applies to supervisory roles
- How to develop and review risk assessments and method statements
- Techniques for delivering effective toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Site inspection procedures and hazard identification across different trades
- Incident reporting, investigation and near-miss management
- Communication with clients, principal contractors and subcontractors on safety matters
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over two consecutive days and combines classroom input with group exercises and practical scenarios. Delegates work through realistic site situations and complete both written and practical assessments.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Health and safety law and the role of the supervisor
- CDM 2015 duties and documentation requirements
- Risk assessment principles and method statement preparation
- Site set-up, welfare and environmental considerations
- Monitoring, inspection and audit techniques
- Communication, leadership and behavioural safety
Private Courses On-site
SSSTS Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme 2 days 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 Supervisor Safety Training Scheme certificate. The qualification remains valid for five years. Refresher training is required before expiry to maintain the certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked SSSTS Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme 2 days questions:
The course is delivered over two consecutive days with a combination of presentations, discussions and practical exercises.
Delegates should have some experience of working in a supervisory capacity on construction sites, though no formal qualifications are required beforehand.
The syllabus includes health and safety legislation, CDM 2015 responsibilities, risk assessment and method statements, site inspections, toolbox talks, incident reporting and communication skills.
Assessment includes a multiple-choice test and practical exercises such as preparing a risk assessment or delivering a toolbox talk.
Delegates who complete the course and pass the assessments receive a CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme certificate.
The SSSTS certificate is valid for five years from the date of successful completion.
Yes. A one-day refresher course must be completed before the five-year certificate expires to maintain the qualification.
SSSTS is aimed at site supervisors while SMSTS is designed for site managers. SSSTS is shorter and focuses on the practical supervisory level rather than overall project management.
You should bring photographic identification and any site-specific documentation you use in your current role for reference during exercises.
Many training providers can deliver the course at a company premises or training facility when a suitable room and facilities are available.
Yes. The CITB SSSTS certificate is widely accepted by principal contractors and clients as evidence of supervisor health and safety competence.
Delegates learn to identify hazards earlier, prepare clearer documentation and lead safety discussions that reduce incidents and improve team compliance.
Prices per person typically start at £220. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The SSSTS course provides supervisors with the practical framework needed to meet their legal responsibilities while maintaining productive site operations. It prepares delegates to contribute effectively to site safety planning and daily management.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group