Course overview
Designed specifically for delegates who have previously passed the full SSSTS course, this refresher ensures your qualification remains current and valid under CITB Site Safety Plus scheme rules. Delivered through a convenient virtual classroom, this course allows you to maintain your certification without disrupting your work schedule.
Who Should Attend?
The SSSTS Refresher is ideal for:
- Site supervisors with a valid SSSTS certificate approaching expiry
- Construction professionals in a supervisory role who need to renew their qualification
- Team leaders responsible for site safety
- Anyone who needs to supervise health and safety on construction sites
- Individuals who have previously completed the full SSSTS course
Entry Requirements
To attend this SSSTS Refresher course, you must:
- Provide proof of your current SSSTS certificate (which must still be valid)
- Complete the refresher before your certificate expires
- Have a good understanding of spoken and written English
- Access to appropriate technology for remote learning
- Previous experience in a construction supervisory position
Please note: If your SSSTS certificate has already expired, you will need to re-take the full SSSTS course, as per CITB Site Safety Plus scheme rules.
Modules breakdown
Our SSSTS Refresher course covers the following key areas:
Updated Health and Safety Law
- Recent legislative changes affecting construction supervision
- Legal responsibilities of supervisors on site
- Updates to site safety regulations and guidance
- Current enforcement priorities and approaches
- Changes to notification and reporting requirements
Risk Management
- Latest best practice in risk assessment techniques
- Method statements and their implementation
- Common site hazards and control measures
- Manual handling updates
- New approaches to safety supervision
Health and Welfare
- Current focus on occupational health issues
- Mental health awareness for supervisors
- Welfare provisions required on construction sites
- Managing workplace stress
- Health surveillance requirements
Environmental Issues
- Sustainability considerations for site supervisors
- Waste management obligations
- Environmental protection requirements
- Energy efficiency on construction sites
- Pollution prevention measures
Supervisory Skills
- Communication techniques for effective safety management
- Leadership approaches for promoting safety culture
- Managing teams and subcontractors safely
- Toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Incident investigation basics
Course Structure
The SSSTS Refresher is delivered as a one-day course through our professional virtual classroom:
- Led by experienced instructors with extensive construction background
- Interactive sessions with fellow construction supervisors
- Comprehensive digital training materials provided
- Practical scenarios and case studies
- Remote learning format that maintains engagement
Full attendance is required to qualify for the examination. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application to ensure relevance to your daily supervisory role.
