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Online virtual courses give you the same training as you would receive in a classroom course. The difference is that your trainer is on your screen instead of in front of you in a classroom. The training is live and in real-time with the trainer taking you through the course in the same way as a classroom course. The content and qualification awarded are also the same but the presentation is modified to make the online experience interesting and engaging.

The answer is simple no travelling, you will have:-

• Exactly the same trainers
• Same course content and learning hours
• Gain the same qualification

You don’t need to be worried about the technology we will support you with guidance, if you have difficulty with joining the course or at any other difficulty during the course.

Lunch and refreshments are not included for your virtual course or on most classroom courses. You’ll have plenty of breaks to make yourself a tea or grab some snacks though.

Yes, at the end of the course, you will need to pass a multiple-choice test to assess your knowledge. This test is essential for earning the qualification and demonstrating your understanding of traffic management protocols.

The course is one day long, providing a comprehensive introduction to temporary traffic management. It covers essential knowledge and skills, and includes a multiple-choice test at the end of the day to ensure you’ve understood the key concepts.

No, there are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is designed for beginners, and no prior health and safety qualifications are needed. However, a basic understanding of spoken and written English is required. No formal entry requirements. Designed for beginners. Basic English understanding needed

The course covers topics such as traffic control methods (e.g., Give & Take, Stop & Go, portable traffic signals), risk assessments, health and safety, pedestrian safety, signage, and the use of equipment like cones and lamps.

T1 covers basic traffic management for short-duration works up to 15 minutes on single carriageways and includes a test. T2 covers more advanced traffic control for works lasting up to 60 minutes and includes practical assessments.

You must pass the T1 test before starting T2. You also need to complete the assessments within two years to earn the qualification.

Yes, there is a test at the end of the NHSS 12D M7 course. The test evaluates delegates’ knowledge of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) principles, regulations, and their ability to assess and plan TTM schemes.

The course is designed for supervisors, managers, designers, technical officers, client officers, and others responsible for overseeing Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) installations. It is particularly suited for individuals who do not physically set out TTM but have responsibilities related to planning, designing, or managing such schemes.

The NHSS 12D M7 course provides you with essential knowledge of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) practices, allowing you to design and plan TTM schemes for urban and rural roads in compliance with national standards. You will be able to provide technical support, determine the extent of TTM required, and assess the suitability of temporary traffic management plans.

If you are considering taking the CITB SSSTS course virtually then here is all the information you require to understand what’s involved.

Yes if you are eligible for the CITB levy you can claim it for the SSSTS classroom and virtual courses.

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

The SSSTS examination pass mark is 80% (24 out of 30) this is the same for Virtual and Classroom courses.

30 minutes, the first 20 minutes is a closed book exam and the last 10 minutes you are allowed to look in the Construction site supervision (GE706) workbook (PDF).

Yes, you’ll be sent a pdf workbook, easy to take with you to work or site (on a mobile device) and a much smaller carbon footprint for the environment.

Yes, you can take the SSSTS course virtually using Zoom Classroom or MS teams and gain the same qualification. The virtual course takes 2 days the same as the classroom-based course but you don’t have to leave your home.

Absolutely. Virtual courses are interactive and instructor-led. Delegates can ask questions throughout the course and take part in discussions and activities.