SSSTS Course Complete Guide for Site Supervisors

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The SSSTS course is the CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme designed for construction supervisors who must understand their legal responsibilities, manage site safety effectively, and lead teams compliantly. It is a two day accredited course that equips supervisors with the knowledge to control risk, enforce safe systems of work, and meet UK health and safety legislation. In this complete guide, we explain SSSTS course requirements, cost considerations, certification validity, assessment structure, and the career progression opportunities it unlocks.

If you are stepping into a supervisory role or formalising your responsibilities on site, this guide provides everything you need to know before booking your SSSTS course with Target Zero Training.

What Is the SSSTS Course

The Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme forms part of the CITB Site Safety Plus framework and is specifically designed for:

Site supervisors
Team leaders
Forepersons
Gangers
Operatives progressing into supervisory roles

The course provides a structured understanding of:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015
Risk assessments and method statements
Working at height controls
Manual handling principles
Fire prevention and control
Occupational health risks
Delivering effective toolbox talks

Unlike the SMSTS course, which is aimed at site managers, SSSTS focuses on frontline supervision and daily safety leadership.

Who Needs the SSSTS Qualification

You need SSSTS if you supervise workers and are responsible for implementing safe systems of work on construction sites.

This qualification is essential if you:

Have been promoted from operative to supervisor
Oversee subcontractors
Deliver toolbox talks
Monitor working at height activities
Implement risk assessments and method statements
Enforce site safety rules

Many principal contractors require supervisors to hold SSSTS as a minimum competence standard.

SSSTS Course Requirements

There are no formal academic prerequisites. However, delegates must:

Have construction site experience
Be able to understand spoken and written English
Attend both full training days
Complete the assessment successfully

For those new to the industry, completing a Health and Safety Awareness course is often the first step before progressing into supervisory training.

Assessment Structure

The SSSTS course includes continuous assessment across the two days and a multiple choice examination at the end.

To prepare effectively, we recommend using our SSSTS mock tests to familiarise yourself with the exam format and improve confidence.

How Long Is the SSSTS Certificate Valid

The SSSTS certificate is valid for five years.

Before expiry, you must complete the SSSTS refresher course to renew your qualification for a further five years.

If your certificate expires, you must retake the full two day course. Planning renewal in advance protects your supervisory status and avoids compliance issues.

SSSTS Course Cost Explained

SSSTS course cost varies depending on delivery format and location. All pricing and live availability are displayed transparently on our SSSTS booking page.

When evaluating cost, you are investing in:

CITB approved training materials
Accredited instructors
Interactive scenario based learning
Examination and certification
Ongoing learner support

The real value of SSSTS lies in reducing site incidents, improving compliance, strengthening leadership credibility, and increasing employability.

What You Learn on the SSSTS Course

Legal Responsibilities

Understanding UK health and safety legislation
Supervisor accountability
Employer and employee duties

Risk Management

Identifying site hazards
Completing risk assessments
Implementing control measures
Monitoring safe systems of work

High Risk Activities

Working at height controls
Manual handling risk reduction
Fire safety management
Control of hazardous substances

Leadership and Communication

Delivering toolbox talks
Influencing safe behaviour
Recording and reporting incidents
Building a positive safety culture

Career Progression After SSSTS

SSSTS is not the end of your development. It is the foundation of a structured leadership pathway within construction health and safety.

Step 1: Entry Level

New entrants begin with the Health and Safety Awareness course, which supports CSCS green labourer card applications.

Step 2: Supervisor Level

Progress to the SSSTS course to formalise supervisory responsibilities.

Renew every five years with the SSSTS refresher.

Step 3: Site Management

Advance into site management by completing the SMSTS course, designed for site managers and senior leaders.

Maintain compliance with the SMSTS refresher.

Step 4: Advanced Health and Safety Leadership

For those seeking senior compliance or advisory roles, the NEBOSH Construction Certificate provides advanced knowledge in construction risk management and UK legislation.

This progression pathway strengthens competence, increases earning potential, and positions you for long term leadership roles within construction.

Why Book Your SSSTS Course With Target Zero Training

We deliver CITB accredited Site Safety Plus courses nationwide with flexible classroom and online options.

Experienced CITB approved tutors
High first time pass rates
Transparent pricing and live availability
Dedicated learner support
Clear career progression guidance

Our focus is practical understanding, not just passing the exam. We develop supervisors who genuinely improve site safety performance.

View live dates and pricing on our SSSTS course page.

Call us on 01245 379496 between 8am and 10pm or email sales@targetzerogroup.co.uk for personalised support.

Book Your SSSTS Course Today

If you supervise construction work, the SSSTS qualification is one of the most important investments in your career. It protects your workforce, strengthens compliance, and enhances professional credibility.

Secure your place now with Target Zero Training and take the next step in your construction leadership journey.

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