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Overview
Overview: This one day CITB SSSTS-Refresher course is for Supervisors who have already completed their 2 days SSSTS course and still in date. It updates on the latest developments in construction, legislation, and health, safety, welfare, and environmental issues.
Aim: This qualification evaluates your knowledge and understanding in key areas, including:
- Current enforcement priorities
- Health and Safety law
- Health and Safety enforcement
- (Regulatory Reform) Fire Order/ Fire Prevention
- Occupational health
- Noise and vibration
- Stress, drugs and alcohol
- Risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work
- Hazardous substances COSHH
- Occupational dermatitis
- COSHH regulations / CDM controls
- Work at Height regulations/ Manual Handling
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
SSSTS stands for Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme. It’s a CITB-accredited qualification designed for those responsible for managing safety on construction sites.
The course is best suited for first line managers and site supervisors who are responsible for overseeing teams and enforcing safety standards on-site
No, it’s not legally mandatory. However, principal contractors often require it, and it aligns with best practices under the CDM Regulations.
Yes, we offer a fully accredited live online version, alongside traditional classroom-based options to suit your preference.
The certificate is valid for 5 years. After that, you’ll need to complete a refresher course to maintain your qualification.
SSSTS is a UK-based qualification. While not formally recognised in all countries, many international firms with UK operations value it highly when hiring or promoting staff.
SMSTS is for site managers and senior supervisors managing safety across entire sites. - SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) is a shorter, two-day course for supervisors overseeing smaller teams or specific tasks.
SSSTS is a certificate-based qualification, not a card. This certificate does not help to get any CSCS Card, if you are looking for Supervisor Card we would recommend to go for NVQ L3 in Supervision
No, you would need to complete full 2 day course upon expiry or your SSSTS course certificate or else you need to complete refresher before the expiry date.