Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

what you should expect from this course

This qualification will be delivered by experienced and engaging trainers. During the course: learners will actively engage with trainers, receive guidance and feedback, and have the opportunity to discuss course material with real-world applications.

Benefits for learners

It’s ideal for anyone who needs a broad understanding of construction health and safety issues to be able to manage day-to-day risks effectively. Many people take this qualification as a first step in a career in construction health and safety. It gives a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.

Some of the specific skills gained are as follows: learners will learn how to supervise health and safety on site in accordance with current legal provisions and within the context of their role, develop an understanding of responsibility and accountability for site health, safety and welfare of workers on site, and recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical, productive and environmentally friendly.

Benefits for employers

Achieving this qualification makes a real difference within the construction trade. The qualification covers the main legal requirements relating to health and safety in UK construction work. This course covers all relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures, and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture among the workforce.

learning outcomes

Module 1
Health and safety law.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
Health and safety management systems.
Risk assessments and method statements.
Statutory inspections and checks.
Reporting accidents, injuries and ill health.
Leadership and worker engagement.

Module 2
Health and welfare of the workforce.
First aid and emergency procedures.
Hazardous substances.
Wounds, Bleeding & Foreign Objects
Asbestos.
Dust and fumes.
Noise and vibration.
Manual handling.

Module 3
Site set up and security.
Fire prevention and control.
Electricity.
Plant and work equipment.
Lifting operations and lifting equipment.

Module 4
Working at height.
Excavations.
Underground and overhead services.
Confined spaces.
Temporary works.

Module 5
Environmental awareness.
Pollution.
Waste materials.
Nuisance.

expected time dedication

It takes 2 days.

Delivery Methods

Full-time block release (classroom)
Part-time day release (classroom)
Distance (virtual classroom – online)
Open learning (self-guided study, instructor resource available on request – online)

Assessment Method

The Open Book Assessment (OBE) will be by an end of course examination (25 questions: 22 multiple choice questions and three short written answers) and the trainer review. The learner must pass the exam and pass all three elements of the trainer review.

entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course other than a good grasp of the English language and a willingness to learn about good safety practices.