Courses

The SSSTS training scheme provides first line managers/supervisors who are looking to progress to managers with an introduction level of health and safety.
The CITB SSTS qualification is a recognized qualification outlined in the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) for the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007 (CDM) (Demonstration of competence, Appendix 4).

Course Objective

To provide delegates with the skills and knowledge to perform their duties to the standards prescribed by City & Guilds and in-line with the Confined Space Regulations 1997, therefore safeguard themselves and others.

Course Objectives

To provide first line managers/supervisors (or those seeking to become a manager/supervisor) with the knowledge and skills to enable them to contribute to safely managed construction or civil engineering site.

Course Content

The SSSTS course is designed to cover The Health & Safety at Work Act and the other regulations relevant to the construction industry and includes:

• Risk assessments relating to construction site issues:-
  • 1. Working at Height
  • 2. Demolition
  • 3. Noise
  • 4. Occupational Health
  • 5. Fire
  • 6. Electricity
  • 7. Confined Spaces
• Control of subcontractors
• Health issues
• Toolbox Talks
• Construction accidents

Assessment

At the end of the course delegates will undertake:

• Multiple-choice assessment paper
• Interaction of delegates during the course

Successful participants will be awarded a CITB SSSTS certificate.