CITB SSSTS

What's Included?

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SSSTS Pass Rate

We understand that it can be daunting attending a course and taking an assessment when it's been a while since we all had to sit an exam. Please do not worry, Project Skills Solutions has a 100% pass rate and we are confident that if you pay attention throughout your course and do your best you will pass the multiple choice assessment and earn your certificate.

If you have any concerns during the course our helpful trainers will spend some time going over the parts of the course you'd like.
If you have any learning difficulties or concerns please speak to a member of our training team when booking your course we can let you know how we can accommodate your needs in a helpful way.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although you will need a good understanding of spoken and written English. If you have any worries or concerns in this areas please call or chat with us online.

Assessment

Assessment will be by multiple choice question paper at the end of the course. Delegates are also expected to be interactive during the course.

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The 2 day SSSTS course teaches delegates to understand the laws, regulations and the duties that apply to a supervisor when it comes to safety in the construction industry.

Who is the SSSTS course for?

This course is ideal for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities. You will gain an understanding of health, safety and environmental issues and your legal responsibilities relevant to your working activities. Highlighting the requirement to promote health and safety to supervise effectively.

This course is endorsed by the United Kingdom Contractors Group as the standard training for all supervisors working on UKCG sites and, as such, the course must be delivered as laid out in the following programme.

Entry Requirements

There is no formal entry requirements for this course, although you will need a good understanding of spoken and written English. If you have any worries or concerns in this areas please call or chat with us online.

Assessment

Assessment will be by multiple choice question paper at the end of the course. Delegates are also expected to be interactive during the course.

Progression

Once delegates have completed their SSSTS course a natural progression would be the SMSTS course. Existing or progressing site managers, surveyors and persons with managerial control should attend the SMSTS course.

CITB Construction Levy

If you are a construction business or employer based in Great Britain you can register with the CITB and have access to CITB funding.
You can then claim grants, £50 per day, for staff you declare on your Levy Return who receive training.

How do I claim?

It's simple to claim your grant, just provide the below information to Project Skills Solutions before or on the course so we can include on the delegate's registration form.

• Employer's name.
• Employer's address.
• Employer's 7-digit CITB registration number.

Aims

To ensure that all those given supervisory responsibilities understand;

• Why they are carrying out their identified duties
• What is expected of them
• How they contribute to the safety of the workplace

Objectives

• Understand the problems of the industry
• Understand how health and safety law is structured, and how it applies to supervisors
• Identify how their supervisory role fits in with the management structure in controlling the site safety
• Carry out risk assessments and understand the need for method statements
• Carry out effective site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings
• Monitor site activities effectively
• Understand the importance of timely intervention when bad practise is identified

SSSTS Course Content

• Course overview - the role of the supervisor
• Health and safety law
• Safe systems of work
• Health and safety management
• Occupational health
• Fire prevention/control and other emergencies
• Hazardous substances (COSHH)

Site Safety Plus Scheme

The SSSTS course is part of the Site Safety Plus scheme that provides the framework for the building, civil engineering and allied industries training and career development.

The Site Safety Plus Scheme

Courses offered within Site Safety Plus include:

• Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)
• Achieving Behavioural Change (ABC)
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher
• Site Safety for Shopfitters and Interior Contractors
• Site Safety for Shopfitters and Interior Contractors Refresher
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Refresher
• Directors Role for Health and Safety
• Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)
• Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme Plus (SEATS+)
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC)
• Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC)
• Temporary Works General Awareness Training Course (TWGATC)

CITB Construction Levy

Claim £50 per day for your training course with Project Skills Solutions. To claim just provide the following information.

• Employer's name.
• Employer's address.
• Employer's 7-digit CITB registration number.

Claim Your Grant on Site Safety Plus Courses

• SMSTS
• SSSTS
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• 1 Day Health and Safety Awareness

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