SSSTS Training in Cardiff – £199 Live Online

Course overview

Stepping up from tradesperson to supervisor is one of the biggest jumps in a construction career. All at once you are the one signing off the toolbox talk, walking a client round the site and answering for it when something goes wrong. The Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is the qualification that gives Cardiff supervisors the confidence and the legal grounding to do that job properly — and this two-day course delivers it live online, so you can earn it without losing a week to travel.

Run over two days from 08:30 to 16:00, our SSSTS course is taught in real time by a qualified tutor over a live video link. It is designed for first-line managers, team leaders and supervisors working across construction and civil engineering, and it is recognised by CITB and the UK Contractors Group (UKCG) as the benchmark safety qualification for people at supervisory level. The certificate you receive is the same one issued to classroom delegates — nationally recognised, and accepted on sites right across South Wales and the wider UK.

Who the SSSTS course is for

This course suits anyone who supervises a work team or is about to, whether you are on a housing development around Cardiff Bay, a commercial fit-out in the city centre or a civils package out towards Newport or the Valleys. It is aimed at:

• Site supervisors and first-line managers
• Team leaders and gangers with health and safety responsibilities
• Experienced tradespeople moving up into a supervisory role
• Anyone who runs site inductions, briefings or toolbox talks
• Supervisors in construction, civil engineering and allied trades
• Foremen who need to understand their legal duties for the people working under them

If you manage whole projects rather than a work team — planning, organising and controlling a site from the top — the five-day SMSTS course is the more appropriate qualification. SSSTS is pitched squarely at supervisory level, giving you exactly what you need to lead a team safely without covering ground that is not relevant to your role.

What the course covers

Over the two days your tutor works through the health and safety knowledge a supervisor actually uses day to day, with plenty of discussion and worked examples rather than pages of theory. The programme covers:

• How the Health and Safety at Work Act translates into a supervisor’s day-to-day legal duties
• The supervisor’s part in monitoring site safety and setting the right example
• Risk assessments and method statements, and how to brief them to a team
• Understanding and applying safe systems of work
• Carrying out effective site inductions and toolbox talks
• Using behavioural safety to shape a positive attitude to risk on site
• Recognising and controlling common construction hazards
• Reporting and recording accidents, incidents and near misses
• Communicating clearly about risk with your team, subcontractors and management

Because the sessions are interactive, you get to talk through the situations you meet on your own sites — awkward subcontractors, tight programmes, changing weather — and leave with practical ways to handle them, not just a certificate.

Structure and assessment

The SSSTS is delivered across two consecutive days, both running 08:30 to 16:00 (finishing at 4pm) with breaks built in. To achieve the qualification you will need to:

• Attend both days in full
• Take part in the group exercises, discussions and case studies
• Complete the short knowledge checks during the course
• Pass a multiple-choice examination at the end

The assessment is there to confirm you have genuinely understood the material, and our tutors prepare you thoroughly as you go — which is a big part of why we consistently achieve a 98% pass rate. If anything is unclear, the live format means you can simply ask, exactly as you would in a classroom.

Entry requirements

There are no formal prerequisites, and you do not need any prior safety qualifications to attend. Because the course materials and the exam paper are in English, delegates do need a good standard of spoken and written English to take part fully and complete the assessment. Some experience of working in construction is helpful but not essential — the course is built to bring newer supervisors up to speed as much as to formalise the knowledge of those who have been doing the job for years.

For the live online class you will need a computer, laptop or tablet with a webcam and microphone (built into most modern devices) and a reasonable internet connection. If you have ever joined a video call, you already have the technical skills you need, and we will send clear joining instructions and help you get set up beforehand.

Why train online from Cardiff

Construction across Cardiff and South Wales rarely lets up — from residential schemes around the bay and city centre to commercial, retail and infrastructure work stretching out across the region — and taking a supervisor off site for training is never convenient. Our live online SSSTS answers that. You get the same qualified tutor, the same group discussion and the same recognised certificate as a classroom course, but you can attend from your site cabin, the office or home.

That means no drive across the city in the morning rush, no parking to sort out, and no travel time or expenses added to the cost. Supervisors from anywhere in the region — Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend, Barry, Caerphilly, Pontypridd and the surrounding Valleys — can all train together on the same course without any of them leaving their patch. For firms juggling several sites at once, it is a straightforward way to keep supervisors qualified while keeping them close to the work.

If you would still prefer a traditional classroom setting, that option is available too. Many Cardiff supervisors simply find the online route the more practical choice.

Pricing

The live online SSSTS course is £199, and the classroom option is £279. Both routes lead to the same CITB Site Safety Plus SSSTS certificate. The online price includes your tuition, official downloadable course materials and the end-of-course examination — with no travel or accommodation to add on top, which is where the online route quietly saves supervisors and employers a good deal more than the headline difference suggests.

Your certificate and renewal

On passing the assessment you will be awarded the nationally recognised CITB Site Safety Plus SSSTS certificate, valid for five years. To keep it current, you complete a one-day SSSTS Refresher before it expires — a shorter course that brings your knowledge up to date with any changes in legislation and best practice and re-issues the certificate for a further five years. We can help you plan that refresher in good time so your qualification never lapses.

Booking your place

Booking is simple. Choose an available date, reserve your place online, and we will send your joining instructions and course materials ahead of the first day. If you are booking several supervisors from the same firm, or you would like to discuss dates for a team, get in touch and we will help you arrange it. With a 98% pass rate, a recognised certificate and the convenience of training live from anywhere in South Wales, the SSSTS is a straightforward next step for any Cardiff supervisor.

SSSTS Cardiff — frequently asked questions

How long is the SSSTS course?

The SSSTS is a two-day course. Both days run from 08:30 to 16:00, finishing at 4pm, with the examination on the second day. It is not a five-day course — that is the SMSTS, which is aimed at site managers rather than supervisors.

Is the online SSSTS certificate the same as the classroom one?

Yes. Whether you attend live online or in a classroom, you sit the same course and the same exam and receive the identical CITB Site Safety Plus SSSTS certificate, recognised by CITB and the UK Contractors Group and accepted on sites across Cardiff, South Wales and the rest of the UK.

Do I need to travel anywhere in Cardiff to attend?

No. The live online course is delivered entirely over a video link, so you can join from your site cabin, office or home anywhere in Cardiff or South Wales. There is no venue to travel to and no parking to arrange. A classroom option is available separately if you prefer to attend in person.

What do I need to join the online class?

A computer, laptop or tablet with a webcam and microphone, plus a reasonable internet connection. Most modern laptops have the camera and microphone built in. If you have joined a video call before, you already have the skills you need — and we send clear instructions and support to help you get ready.

What is the difference between SSSTS and SMSTS?

SSSTS is the two-day course for supervisors, team leaders and first-line managers who lead a work team. SMSTS is the five-day course for site managers who plan, organise and control an entire site. If you supervise a team rather than run the whole project, SSSTS is the right qualification for you.

How long is the SSSTS certificate valid and how do I renew it?

The certificate is valid for five years. To renew, you complete a one-day SSSTS Refresher before it expires, which updates your knowledge and re-issues the certificate for another five years. We can help you schedule the refresher so your qualification stays current.

Do I need experience or existing qualifications to book?

No prior safety qualifications are required, and while some construction experience is useful it is not essential. The main requirement is a good standard of spoken and written English, as the course materials and exam are in English. The course is designed to suit both newer supervisors and those formalising years of on-site experience.

Modules breakdown

Our comprehensive SSSTS training covers the following key areas:

Health and Safety Law

• Current legislation affecting construction supervision
• Legal responsibilities of supervisors on site
• Understanding Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) requirements
• Health and safety regulations specific to construction activities
• Consequences of non-compliance for individuals and companies

Risk Management

• Principles of risk assessment
• Understanding and implementing method statements
• Delivering method statement briefings for workers
• Managing common site hazards effectively
• Control measures for various construction activities
• Managing hazardous substances

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The supervisor’s role in safety management
• Building and maintaining a positive safety culture
• Identifying and addressing bad practice
• Effective communication techniques
• Managing subcontractors and visitors
• Conducting site inductions and safety briefings

Practical Safety Management

• Planning for site safety
• Conducting effective toolbox talks
• Safety inspection procedures
• Accident reporting and investigation
• Record-keeping requirements
• Promoting safety awareness among workers

Health and Wellbeing

• Occupational health concerns in construction
• Behavioural safety approaches
• Managing workplace stress
• Noise, vibration and dust exposure
• Manual handling best practices
• Worker welfare requirements

Environmental Issues

• Environmental responsibilities on site
• Waste management and reduction
• Energy efficiency considerations
• Pollution prevention
• Sustainable construction practices
• Regulatory compliance

Course Structure

The CITB SSSTS course is delivered over two consecutive days through our professional remote learning platform:

• Led by experienced instructors with extensive construction backgrounds
• Interactive sessions with fellow construction professionals
• Comprehensive digital training materials provided
• Practical scenarios and case studies
• Group discussions and knowledge-sharing opportunities

Full attendance across both days is required to qualify for the examination. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application to ensure relevance to daily supervisory duties.