This two-day Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course covers all relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures, and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture among the workforce.

The SSSTS course is endorsed by Build UK and exceeds the standard set by CITB for construction supervisors training.

Aims

The aim of the SSSTS Course is 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 of workers on site
• Recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and environmentally friendly.
• To ensure the individual health and safety responsibilities of the worker are understood.

The Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities. The key takeaway from this classroom based course is that safety is an integral part of effective site supervision.

The SSSTS Course Covers the following areas:

Module 1:

• Health and safety law and how it applies to supervisors
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
• Health and safety management systems
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Statutory inspections and checks
• Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health
• Leadership and worker engagement

Module 2:

• Health and welfare of the workforce
• First aid and emergency procedures
• Hazardous substances
• Asbestos
• Dust and fumes
• Noise and vibration
• Manual handling

Module 3:

• Site set up and security
• Fire prevention and control
• Electricity
• Plant and work equipment
• Lifting operations and lifting equipment

Module 4:

• Working at height
• Excavations
• Underground and overhead services
• Confined spaces
• Temporary works

Module 5:

• Environmental awareness
• Pollution
• Waste materials
• Nuisance

There will be an assessment at the end of course and the trainer review.

All delegates must pass the exam and pass all three elements of the trainer review:

1. Candidate performance in group exercises
2. Candidate engagement – providing answers/suggestions during the course.
3. Toolbox talk completion – the candidate must prepare and deliver a 5-minute toolbox talk.

The examination paper is compulsory and consists of 25 questions, selected by CITB, covering all aspects of the course.

The examination pass mark is 80% (24 out of 30).

The paper consists of 22 multiple choice questions and three short written questions. There are four safety critical questions in each exam paper. The delegate must answer all four of these questions correctly to pass the exam. The multiple-choice questions are worth 1 point each, whereas written questions can score between 1-3 marks.

The exam paper forms part of the overall assessment of whether a delegate has successfully achieved a satisfactory level of understanding to be awarded the Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) certificate.

The examination lasts for 30 minutes and must be completed within this time.

Delegates are permitted to use the Construction site supervision (GE706) publication for the last ten minutes of the examination period.

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date.

We have a policy of NO PASS – NO RETAKE FEE, so if you do not pass there is no charge for re-takes. Our pass rate is over 95%.

Where a delegate has passed the trainer’s review and gained between 70%–77% (21, 22 or 23 out of 30) in the examination or has achieved the 80% pass rate but failed the safety critical questions, the delegate may re-sit the examination.

This can either be on the same day or by resitting the exam by attending another course on the final day within a 90-day period (the delegate is not obliged to re-do the day’s course).

Should a delegate fail the re-sit, they will be offered to take the SSSTS course again.
When a delegate scores less than 67% (20 correct answers out of 30) in the final examination,

Exam results will be made available within 7 to 14 working days.

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to learn and relate subjects with Training 4 Employment Ltd.

1. Bookings may be made by e-mail, via the T4E website, or by telephone.
2. Registration for the course is not guaranteed until a completed registration form and payment (deposit) has been received. Placement in the course will be confirmed via E-mail by the T4E staff.
3. Deposit and payments. Our courses are non-refundable 24 hours after booking. You can receive a full refund if you inform us within 24 hours of booking of your intention to cancel, and you will be refunded the amount paid for the course. Courses cancelled after 24 hours of booking will not be eligible for a refund.
4. If you fail to attend without notice or arrive late for the course, the tutor will refuse your place on the course due to the amount of content missed, you will not be entitled to a refund. 100% attendance is a must…….. read full Booking Terms & Conditions

If you’re funding your studies yourself then we have three payment options available, detailed below:

Payment in Full: If your budget allows, you can make your payment in full and start your studies knowing the cost of your course is complete. The course fee includes examination fees, full instruction, and exam resit.

Deposit Payment: To reserve and guarantee your place on the course you will need to pay a deposit fee of £50 and the remaining balance prior the course start date.