CITB SSSTS Refresher 1 Day Course
- Intended for SSSTS certificate holders to update skills.
- Interactive course with case studies and group work.
- Endorsed by UK Contractors Group for supervisors.
- Improves communication routes within site activities.
- Certificate valid for 5 years after successful completion.
Overview
The SSSTS Refresher Training course is designed for individuals holding the Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme certificate, aiming to update their skills and knowledge in line with current legislation. Through interactive methods like case studies and group work, participants will understand industry issues, health and safety laws, and effective communication on construction sites. The course covers topics such as fire risks, hazardous substances, and manual handling. Successful completion leads to a certificate valid for 5 years. This one-day course is recommended for those whose SSSTS certificate is expiring, with progression to the SMSTS training course suggested.
Who should attend
Site Supervisors
Course Content
OVERVIEW
This one day course is intended for those who currently hold the Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme certificate and now need to update their skills and knowledge in line with current legislation and maintain their SSSTS qualification. This highly interactive course is delivered by means of case studies, classroom discussion, group work and individual / group presentations.
The SSSTS course is endorsed by the United Kingdom Contractors Group as the standard training for all supervisors working on UKCG sites.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of the SSSTS Refresher training course delegates will be able to:
Understand problems currently highlighted in the industry within their role.
Have an understanding of how health and safety law is currently structured
Identify how their supervisory role fits in with the manager in controlling the site safely
Carry out site inductions, briefings, tool box talks and understand the need for method statements
Improve communication routes within site activities.
COURSE AGENDA
The SSSTS Refresher training course will cover the following topics:
Current enforcement priorities / HSE / Environment
Fire risks and emergency procedures and reporting.
Best practice updates:-
Noise and vibration
Dermatitis
Asbestos
Drugs and alcohol
Stress factors
Dynamic risk assessment procedures
Hazardous substances
Work at height
Manual handling
Tool box talks
ASSESSMENT
At the conclusion of the course delegates are required to undertake a short multiple choice assessment. Delegates who successfully complete the assessment are awarded the Construction Skills (CITB) SSSTS – Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme certificate which is valid for 5 years.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Any delegate with a current SSSTS certificate which is due to expire.
SUGGESTED PROGRESSION
The Suggested progression would be the five day CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) training course.
Duration:1 Day
