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September 16, 2022
All about the Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Refresher – (SSSTS-R)

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 […]

September 9, 2022
About the Utility Avoidance – C.A.T and Genny Course

What is the Utility Avoidance Course? This course will provide you with the practical and theoretical training on the safe working practices to be completed by the workforce prior to breaking ground, the pre-work surveys must be completed to avoid damage to underground service supplies to correspond with current legislation and guidance such as HSG47 […]

September 2, 2022
An overview of the SSSTS course

Who is this course for? This course is designed for those who currently undertake or aspire to undertake the role of site supervisor within the construction sector. The supervisor’s role is an integral part of site safety so if you monitor the quality or progress of work, and allocate responsibilities and resources as part of […]

August 26, 2022
All you need to know about TWSTC

Who is this course for? This course complements the Temporary works coordinator training course (TWCTC) and is designed to provide training for those undertaking the role of temporary works supervisor (TWS), as defined in BS 5975 Code of Practice for temporary works. Why do I need this? The TWSTC is to set and raise standards […]

August 19, 2022
An insight into the SMSTS-R Course

Who is this course for? This course was designed to assist those who have previously completed a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). Candidates can also undertake this course after a previous refresher course and wish to retain this qualification and maintain professional standards within the construction sector. Why do I need this? Build UK […]

August 12, 2022
About the SMSTS Management Course

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Who is this Course for? This course has been designed to assist those who are undertaking site manager or management role within the construction industry or aspiring to become a manager in this sector who will be responsible for managing, monitoring, implementing and reporting in a construction environment. […]

August 5, 2022
Common Safety Risks In Construction

About Health and Safety Risks While working on a construction site, there are many risks and dangers faced by anyone exposed to them. This blog will cover some common construction site Health & Safety risks and what courses are available to improve each area’s risk management. Working at Height The most significant risk of working […]

July 29, 2022
An Insight into TWCTC – CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course

Who is this course for? TWCTC has been designed to assist those within the construction industry responsible for managing all forms of temporary works, either as the main contractor or sub-contractor on a construction project. This includes but is not limited to, Scaffolds (Towers, System Scaffolds, Designed systems), Formwork, Falsework, excavation support, propping, façade retention […]

July 22, 2022
Everything You Need to Know about the DRHS Course

Who is this course for? This course has been developed for directors and senior managers active in a health and safety strategic role in the built environment from any organisational size in construction, civil engineering, or allied trades, and therefore this should be considered before enrolling delegates on to this course. Examples of relevant roles […]

July 16, 2022
CITB Site Safety Plus – Learning Journey

Over the next few weeks, WSS will be doing a series of blogs to talk you through the CITB Site Safety Plus (SSP) suite of courses and how this ties into the Site Safety Plus lifelong journey map. A useful tool to explain the Site Safety Plus suite of qualifications and the levels that are […]

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