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Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS-R)

CITB Site Safety Plus Course
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CITB – Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Refresher – SSSTS-R

Course Information

This one-day refresher course is for Site supervisors or those intending to progress into a supervisory role who have previously passed the two-day Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course and can provide proof of successful attendance. It aims to bring health and safety knowledge up-to-date as well as give a thorough overview of the legislative changes and their impact on the workplace.

The SMSTS-R course is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers.
Entry Requirements
The refresher course is only for delegates who have previously passed the two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) 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 Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course if they wish to remain in the scheme.
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Key Course Details

Course Logistics

Duration: 1 day

Location: For groups - Closed Course Delivered on-site nationwide or remotely

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Minimum numbers: 10

Maximum numbers: 20 classroom / 12 remote

Course Details & Recognition

Cost: Per person - Price on calling

Accreditation: CITB Site Safety Plus Certification

Certificate Validity: 5 years

Funding & Grants

CITB Short Course Grant Code: Automatic - Tier 2 Ref: £70 per person

CITB Support

Ken Wood & Sons Construction have been utilising the services provided by Workforce Skill Support for a number of years now. Their expertise and understanding of the Construction Industries Training requirements and associated advice is invaluable. Every request is dealt with professionally and efficiently whilst understanding our needs and working within budgets. We would highly recommend using Workforce Skills Support for all your training needs.

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How is this course Delivered?

This course is available exclusively for groups and can be delivered in two formats:

Remote closed session – Live tutor-led via Microsoft Teams or Zoom
In-house classroom delivery – We come to your site

Choose your preferred format using the toggles below.

Whichever option you choose, this is a private, closed session for your team only. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.

Maximum numbers: 20 classroom

We come to you
This course is delivered in person at your chosen location, exclusively for your team. (per person charge)

What to expect:

  • Expert trainer on-site
  • Hands-on interaction with your group
  • No travel needed for your staff
  • Certificate of attendance for each participant
  • Each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on exercises. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application.
  • We can arrange a local venue close to your site if preferred
    • Please note: using an external venue may affect the day rate.

Maximum numbers: 12 remote

Live tutor-led session

Delivered remotely for your team only, at a time that suits you. 

What to expect:

  • Private online session for your staff
  • Interactive format with breakout discussion
  • each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on elements. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application — even in a virtual environment.

What are the requirements?

To take part in a remote tutor-led course, you’ll need:

  • Laptop or computer with a working camera – you must remain visible to the tutor throughout the session
  • Microphone and speakers – to interact with the tutor and other delegates
  • Reliable internet connection – essential for participating in the full course
  • Email address – to receive course materials and exam instructions
  • Photographic ID – such as a driving licence or passport
  • Access to Zoom or Microsoft Teams – a meeting link will be sent prior to the course
  • Complete and return - the delegate information form prior to course attendance

Electronic CITB mandatory publications will be e-mailed before the course; hardcopies may be available upon request (please enquire at the booking stage).

Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Refresher – SSSTS-R Course Aims

The course covers a diverse range of subjects that will enhance current knowledge based on learning outcomes achieved on the full 2-day SSSTS course.

This refresher is endorsed by Build UK, and upon completion of the course, candidates will have recapped how to:
  • Health and safety law and how it applies to supervisors
  • Effective site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings
  • Write and use risk assessments and method statements
  • Accident reports and procedures
  • Controlling exposure to construction risk
  • Monitoring site activities effectively
  • Timely intervention when bad practice is identified
  • Hazard identification in construction
  • Key principles of working safely in construction
  • Statutory inspection and checks for cosntruction sites

Learning Outcomes

Delegates taking the SSSTS Refresher course should have an overview of the learning outcomes listed below.

  1. Health and safety law
    Describe the purpose of health and safety legislation and the different legislative requirements that must be followed to ensure this is achieved.

  2. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
    Explain how the CDM Regulations are used to support health and safety on site.

  3. Health and safety management systems
    Describe how to develop, maintain and monitor a health and safety management system.

  4. Risk assessments and method statements
    Write and use risk assessments and method statements to ensure a safe working environment.

  5. Statutory inspections and checks
    Outline how to complete statutory inspections and checks for a construction site.

  6. Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health
    Describe how to report accidents, injuries and ill health that may occur in the construction industry.

  7. Leadership and worker engagement
    Explain how good leadership and worker engagement can aid with protecting the workforce.

  1. Health and welfare of the workforce
    Explain how to protect the health and welfare of the workforce in the construction industry.

  2. First aid and emergency procedures
    Explain how to manage first aid and emergency procedures for a construction site.

  3. Hazardous substances
    Explain how to identify and handle hazardous substances associated with working on a construction site.

  4. Asbestos
    Outline the risks to health posed by asbestos, and the basic legal requirements to manage those risks.

  5. Dust and fumes
    Outline how to control exposure to dust and fumes (respiratory hazards) for workers on a construction site.

  6. Noise and vibration
    Explain how to control exposure to noise and vibration for construction workers.

  7. Manual handling
    Outline how to properly undertake manual handling activities when lifting loads.

  1. Site set up and security
    Identify factors to be considered when setting up a construction site.

  2. Fire prevention and control
    Identify the main fire hazard risks and identify basic requirements for fire safety on site.

  3. Electricity
    Identify the dangers of electricity and good working practices for working on, or near to, live electrical circuits and with electrical tools and equipment.

  4. Plant and work equipment
    State the importance of control and the management of plant, transport and work equipment on site.

  5. Lifting operations and lifting equipment
    Identify the basic requirements for safe lifting operations, equipment and accessories and the steps required to ensure safety.

  1. Working at height
    Describe the key principles for working safely at height.

  2. Excavations
    Outline the main hazards and control considerations for excavation work.

  3. Underground and overhead services
    Describe how to locate, identify and plan for work near underground and overhead services.

  4. Confined spaces
    Describe the main hazards and safety considerations for working in a confined space.

  5. Temporary works
    Describe the main duties of temporary works supervisors.

  1. Environmental awareness
    State your role in environmental awareness on site.

  2. Pollution
    State your role in preventing pollution.

  3. Waste materials
    Explain how environmental damage can occur from improper management of waste materials.

  4. Nuisance
    Explain your part in reducing nuisance, noise, dust and light.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The SSSTS-R is a one-day refresher course for site supervisors who have previously completed the full 2-day SSSTS course or previous refresher course. The course is designed to update candidates on changes to legislation and best practices in construction site safety.

If you hold a valid SSSTS or current SSSTS-Refresher certificate and your certificate is due to expire, you will need to take the SSSTS-R course to renew your certification and maintain this accreditation. It is recommended that you take the course within six months of your certificate's expiration date.

The SSSTS and refresher certificate are valid for five years. After that, you will need to take the SSSTS-R course to renew your certification. You can take the SSSTS-R course as many times as necessary throughout your career to renew your certification.

The SSSTS-R course covers topics such as changes to legislation, best practices in health and safety, toolbox talks, risk assessments and method statements, and site supervision and leadership.

The pass mark for the SSSTS course is 80%. Candidates who achieve a score of 80% or higher will receive a CITB certificate of achievement; this will also be recorded on the CITB online Card Checker system.

The SSSTS-R certificate is valid for five years. After five years, candidates will need to complete the SSSTS Refresher course to renew their certificate.

No, you must have attended a previous 2-day SSSTS course or previous 2-day refresher course to be eligible to attend a 1-day refresher course, and you must have valid certification of previous attendance that hasn’t expired.

All course material will be provided when you have successfully booked onto the course; this will include the CITB GE706 Construction Site Supervision and GT700 Toolbox Talks, which are included in our course cost.

The Health and Safety in Construction Site Supervisor refresher course is eligible for a Tier 2 Refresher Grant that can be claimed for the same candidate multiple times over a candidates lifetime and has no maximum amount of claims.

If dates are required for a classroom version of this course please contact us on 01623 287830 for availability.

Click here to find out more about the Grants that can be claimed for this course.