Who is this course for?
The refresher course is only for delegates who have previously passed the two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS-R) course or previous refresher course and can provide proof of successful prior attendance.
Why do I need this?
This course is only for those who have attended and passed a CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or previous CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Refresher Course (SSSTS-R) and wish to retain this nationally recognised qualification.
It aims to bring your health and safety knowledge up to date, as well as give a thorough overview of the legislative changes and their impact in the workplace, allowing you to meet your statutory requirements for keeping you, your workforce and your organisation safe.
The SSSTS-R course is endorsed by Build UK and exceeds the standard set by CITB for construction supervisors’ training.
The course aims:
Aims
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 on site
- recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and environmentally friendly.
Where is this course held?
This course can be held in a classroom where we can offer dedicated courses to the organisation based at a venue of your choice or we have scheduled courses for individual bookings.
We also deliver these courses remotely via the Zoom iCloud meetings platform, no account is required to undertake this method of course delivery and assistance can be provided to support you with this, this is still an interactive way of learning the information necessary to support this role with one of our highly specialised tutors, again we can offer dedicated courses to the organisation based at a venue of your choice or we have scheduled courses for individual bookings.
How long does the SSSTS-R take to complete?
The course is held over 1 day (Total of 7.5 hours)
Will I be issued a certificate upon successful SSSTS-R completion?
Yes. On successful completion, the learner will receive an accredited digital CITB certificate. A proof of pass letter can be immediately provided if required upon receipt of the course results from the trainer.
How long is the SSSTS-R certificate valid?
The certificate is valid for 5 years.
Are there any entry requirements for SSSTS-R?
The refresher course is only for delegates who have previously passed the two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) or previous one-day refresher course and can provide proof of successful attendance.
If a delegate cannot provide a copy of their certificate, the CITB online card checker can be used to establish if a delegate currently holds a valid SSSTS certificate.
If an individual cannot be located on the system and no evidence of their certificate can be found, they will have to attend the full Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course.
Failure to attend the refresher course prior to the expiry of an existing certificate will require the delegate to re-enter the scheme by completing the full two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course if they wish to remain in the scheme.
Delegates must be competent in English at the site supervisor level.
Is there a CITB levy completion grant attached to this course?
Yes! There is a £35 grant attached to this course per delegate. As an ATO, we’d automatically claim this on your behalf.
Is there a progression for this course?
There are numerous progression courses that could be undertaken to assist you or your organisation with development within a Supervision role and including:
- A natural progression from this course would be to attend the Site management safety training scheme (SMSTS) course.
Alternatively, lifelong qualifications can include:
- NVQ Level 3 Occupational Health and Safety Practice
- NVQ Level 3 Occupational Works Supervision
- NVQ Level 3 Demolition (Construction)
- NVQ Level 4 Construction Site Supervision Building – Demolition
- NVQ Level 4 Construction Site Supervision (Construction) Building and Civil Engineering
CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
This 5-day course is aimed at those carrying out or about to carry out the role within site management and provides in-depth knowledge on the procedures for effective site management to comply with all current legislation, this is an excellent progression route aiming to assist delegates moving into or carrying out a management role.
What is the NVQ L3 Occupational Health and Safety Practice
The Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety practice has been designed for people who are responsible for health and safety in their workplace. This is for health and safety advisors and personnel who control, and monitor health and safety procedures within the organisation including risk assessments, site audits and incident investigations, this can assist you in achieving the CSCS Gold Card. Please review our website for further information
What is the NVQ L3 Occupational Work Supervision
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision has been designed for people who are undertaking the role of a supervisor within the construction sector and have the responsibilities for coordinating works, monitoring work progress and health and safety requirements of the project, this includes supervision of temporary works as well as the installation of permanent works in construction. Please review our website for further information
What is the NVQ L3 Demolition (Construction)
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Demolition (Construction) has been designed for those experienced in the demolition sector and covers the planning and implementation of safe working practices during demolition and dismantling works in alignment with current legislation such as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, this qualification has 3 pathways to select from to ensure the NVQ meets your needs:
There are 3 Pathways:
Pathway 1 – Demolition (Top Man) Operative
Pathway 2 – Demolition Chargehand
Pathway 3 – Demolition Plant
Please review our website for further information
What is the NVQ L4 Construction Site Supervision Building – Demolition
The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction) – Demolition is aimed at those who supervise demolition activities including the planning of demolition activities, checking to monitor and allocating relevant work within this sector.
Please review our website for further information
What is the NVQ L4 Construction Site Supervision (Construction) Building and Civil Engineering
The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction) Building and Civil Engineering is for those who work within the construction industry and supervise the planning of the works including the use of resources, coordinating the work processes, monitoring quality and progress against agreed standards, also Supervising the Installation, Maintenance, Monitoring and Removal of Temporary Works in the Workplace.
Please review our website for further information
How is this NVQ delivered?
The Level 3 NVQs are completed by demonstrating your performance by providing documentary evidence of you carrying out the role for the respective qualification. You will be allocated an assessor who will help build your portfolio, giving you help and guidance throughout your assessment. We will assist you in choosing the correct qualification that meets your job role.
Is there a CITB levy completion grant attached to these NVQs?
Yes! There is a £600 grant attached to these NVQs. As a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), we’d automatically claim this on your behalf. Find out more about grants here.
Why choose Workforce Skills Support
We have highly successful achievement/pass rates for both Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS-R) and the NVQ Level 3 qualifications detailed above, we will also assist you through your learning journey and provide support to each individual and provide all learning materials required, our achievement statistics for the past year are detailed below:
2021 – 2022 – NVQ Level 3 Qualifications – 96% achievement
2021 – SSSTS-R – 100% Pass Rate
2022 – SSSTS-R – 100% Pass Rate