SSSTS – Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme (Construction)
The Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is a nationally recognised CITB health and safety coursedesigned for site supervisors, junior site managers, civil engineers, and small residential builders. This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to safely supervise construction sites and ensure compliance with current health and safety regulations.
Delivered by Alternative Training, the course combines practical guidance with essential theory, enabling supervisors to manage teams and work activities safely on a variety of construction projects, including refurbishments, extensions, loft conversions, driveways, and general building works.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
Site supervisors and junior site managers
Civil engineers overseeing construction tasks
Small residential builders and contractors
Anyone responsible for supervising work and ensuring site safety
No prior qualifications are required, though basic construction experience is recommended.
What You Will Learn
By completing this course, learners will gain competence in:
Understanding legal responsibilities of site supervisors
Implementing site safety procedures and best practices
Identifying hazards and managing risks on-site
Communicating safe working practices to teams
Supervising day-to-day operations in line with CITB and industry standards
Learners will leave the course confident in their ability to safely supervise construction activities.
Course Delivery & Assessment
Course format: Tutor-led classroom training
Assessment: 30-minute multiple-choice exam
Results provided immediately
Minimum pass mark: 72%
One re-sit opportunity on the same day if required
Duration: 1 day
Certification: CITB SSSTS certificate awarded upon successful completion
Why Choose Alternative Training?
At Alternative Training, we deliver practical, engaging, and industry-focused training for construction supervisors.
Our SSSTS course ensures learners can:
Supervise construction sites safely and effectively
Apply legal and procedural requirements in real-world scenarios
Enhance career prospects and site management competence
Progression & Next Steps
On successful completion, learners can:
Progress to CITB Site Managers’ Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
Apply knowledge to effectively manage and supervise work on-site
Demonstrate competence for CSCS card progression
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