CITB - SSSTS Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme
This course introduces the required knowledge of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues that everyone in a supervisory position needs. It illustrates the legal responsibilities relevant to their work activities and focuses on the requirement to promote health and safety effectively. CITB funding is available for this course - per person, per day – for ALL registered companies.
Description
Overview
The CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Site Safety Plus training course is designed to introduce those who are considering, or already have, supervisory positions on site. It is endorsed by the United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG) as the standard training for all supervisors working on UKCG sites and features a broad range of subjects, ranging from the Health and Safety at Work act to the specific day-to-day challenges for supervisors.
Aims and Objectives
This course aims to deliver all the information that site supervisors need to fulfil their legal responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare and environmental issues.
Duration
This is a 2-day course.
Prerequisites
Please note that each delegate is required to bring with them the following: Photo ID, Date of Birth, National Insurance Number and current CITB card (if applicable). Attendees must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for all those who have, or are looking to have, supervisory responsibilities on site.
Content
The course follows the following topics:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act
- Specific Site issues that Challenge Supervisors on a Daily Basis
- Effective Toolbox Talks
- Supervision of Occupational Health
- Behavioural Safety
The course is highly interactive, with case studies, classroom discussions, group work and individual/group presentations. Attendees will be continuously assessed throughout the course, which concludes with a multiple-choice test.
Course Benefits
Completion of this course will provide learners with a broad range of knowledge of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, as well as their legal responsibilities, giving them the ability to lead and protect their team.
Certification
Upon successfully completing the course, attendees will be awarded a CITB Site Safety Plus certificate.
Please note: From 7th December 2020, the CITB are no longer sending out hard copy certificates for candidates. You will, therefore, receive your certificate by email, if you complete and pass the course.
Prerequisites
Please note that each delegate is required to bring with them the following: Photo ID, Date of Birth, National Insurance Number and current CITB card (if applicable). Attendees must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.