SSSTS Training in Liverpool – £199 Live Online

Course overview

Step up from the tools to the clipboard, and the job changes overnight. Suddenly you are the person signing off the toolbox talk, walking the site induction, challenging the operative who has climbed onto the scaffold without a harness, and answering to the site manager when something is not right. The CITB Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) exists for exactly that moment – the point where a skilled tradesperson becomes the first line of defence for everyone else’s safety. If you supervise a gang, a trade, or a work area anywhere across Liverpool and Merseyside, this two-day course gives you the health and safety grounding the role demands.

Skills Training Group delivers the SSSTS as a live, online, tutor-led class, so supervisors from Bootle to Birkenhead, Speke to St Helens can qualify without booking a hotel or writing off a day to travel. You join a real classroom over a video link, ask questions in real time, and take part in the same discussions and exercises as an in-person course – just from your own kitchen table, site cabin, or office. The two days lead to the same nationally recognised qualification whether you learn online or in a classroom, so nothing about the certificate is watered down by studying from home.

Who the SSSTS Course Is For

The SSSTS is written for people who carry, or are about to carry, supervisory responsibility on a construction or civil engineering site. You do not need a management title to benefit – if others look to you to set the standard on site, this is your course. It suits:

• Site supervisors and first-line managers
• Foremen, gangers, and chargehands stepping up from the tools
• Team leaders with health and safety responsibilities
• Trades preparing to move into a supervisory role
• Anyone who runs site inductions, toolbox talks, or method-statement briefings
• Supervisors across construction, groundworks, fit-out, and civil engineering

Many Liverpool employers now treat the SSSTS as a baseline requirement before they will let anyone supervise a work area, and it sits alongside a CSCS card as evidence that a supervisor understands their legal duties. If your team is growing and you are the natural person to keep an eye on the newer members of the crew, the certificate turns that responsibility into something formal and recognised – which matters when a principal contractor asks for proof of competence before you set foot on site.

What the Course Covers

Over two days your tutor works through the health and safety knowledge a supervisor actually uses, not abstract theory. The scheme is built around understanding your legal duties and then applying them to the everyday decisions you make on site. Core topics include:

• The Health and Safety at Work Act and the regulations that flow from it
• The supervisor’s specific legal responsibilities on site
• Risk assessments and method statements – reading them, following them, and spotting when reality has drifted from the paperwork
• Carrying out effective site inductions and toolbox talks
• Monitoring the site and correcting unsafe behaviour and conditions
• Building a positive health and safety culture within your team
• Recognising and controlling common high-risk activities such as working at height, excavations, and manual handling
• Accident prevention, reporting, and the supervisor’s role when something goes wrong

The emphasis throughout is on the supervisor’s viewpoint. You are not being trained to write the safety management system for the whole project – that is the site manager’s job – but to make sure the plan is followed on the ground, day in and day out, and to have the confidence to stop work when it needs stopping. The tutor draws on real situations from live sites, so each topic connects to a decision you can picture yourself making rather than a paragraph in a handbook you will never open again.

Course Structure and Assessment

The SSSTS is a two-day course, running live online from 08:30 to 16:00 each day, so both sessions finish by 4pm. It is delivered by a qualified, experienced tutor who leads the sessions in real time, shares practical examples, and answers your questions as they come up. Between the taught sessions you take part in group exercises and discussions, so the learning stays grounded in situations you will recognise from your own sites. Because the class is small and interactive, there is plenty of room to raise the specific problems you meet on your own projects and talk them through with the tutor and the rest of the group.

Assessment is straightforward and there is no need to be daunted by it. To achieve the qualification you must attend both days in full, take part in the exercises, and pass a short written examination and a case-study exercise at the end of the second day. Our SSSTS courses carry a 98% pass rate, which reflects both the quality of the teaching and the fact that the assessment is designed to confirm your understanding rather than to catch you out. Your tutor will have prepared you thoroughly for everything the exam asks, revisiting the key points as the course goes on so nothing in the assessment comes as a surprise.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites and you do not need an existing safety qualification to attend. Because the course materials, discussions, and examination are all delivered in English, you will need a good standard of spoken and written English to take part fully and complete the assessment. Some experience on a construction site is helpful and gives the content context, but it is not mandatory.

For the live online class you will need a computer, laptop, or tablet with a webcam and microphone – both are built into most modern devices – and a reasonably stable internet connection. If you have ever joined a video call, you already have the skills you need. We send clear joining instructions in advance and are on hand if you need help getting set up, so a lack of technical confidence is never a reason to put the course off.

Why Train Online from Liverpool and Merseyside

Liverpool’s construction sector rarely stands still. Between the ongoing regeneration of the waterfront and city centre, the housing and commercial schemes across the Liverpool City Region, and the steady flow of refurbishment, fit-out, and infrastructure work throughout Merseyside, demand for competent, safety-aware supervisors is consistent. Add in the pull of nearby sites in Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley, and St Helens, and a Liverpool-based supervisor is often moving between projects that all expect the same recognised safety credentials.

Delivering the SSSTS as a live online class removes the friction. There is no need to travel across the city or into another town for a fixed venue, no parking to sort, and no overnight stay if you live out towards Southport or across the water. You get the full, tutor-led experience – real interaction, real questions, real discussion – while keeping your travel time and costs at zero. For busy supervisors juggling site work, it is a far easier day to plan around, and for employers training several people it means less disruption to the programme. A classroom option is also available if you would rather attend in person.

Pricing

The SSSTS course is £199 per delegate for the live online class, or £279 for the classroom option. That price covers the full two days of tutor-led training, your course materials, and the end-of-course assessment. The online route is the most cost-effective way for Liverpool and Merseyside supervisors to gain the qualification, with no travel or accommodation to add on top. If you need to train several supervisors from the same company, get in touch and we will talk through options for booking as a group.

Your Certificate and Renewal

Pass the course and you are awarded the CITB Site Safety Plus SSSTS certificate. It is recognised right across the UK construction industry – by CITB and by the UK Contractors Group (UKCG) – and is accepted by principal contractors and clients as proof that a supervisor understands their health and safety responsibilities. The certificate is valid for five years. To keep it current you complete a one-day SSSTS Refresher before it expires, which brings you up to date with any changes in legislation and best practice and issues a fresh five-year certificate.

How to Book Your Liverpool SSSTS Course

Booking takes a couple of minutes. Choose a date that suits you from our upcoming live online SSSTS classes, reserve your place online, and we will send your joining instructions and course materials ahead of the first day. If you would prefer to talk it through first – whether you are booking for yourself or arranging training for a team of Merseyside supervisors – our team is happy to help you pick the right date and answer any questions before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the SSSTS course?

The SSSTS is a two-day course. It runs live online from 08:30 to 16:00 on both days, finishing by 4pm. It is sometimes confused with the SMSTS, which is the five-day scheme aimed at site managers – the SSSTS is the supervisor-level course and takes two days.

Do I have to travel to a venue in Liverpool?

No. The course is delivered as a live online video-link class, so supervisors anywhere in Liverpool and Merseyside can attend from home, the office, or a site cabin without travelling. If you would rather learn in person, a classroom option is also available.

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

Yes. Whether you take the live online class or attend in a classroom, you sit the same course and the same assessment and receive the same CITB Site Safety Plus SSSTS certificate, recognised UK-wide by CITB and the UKCG.

What is the difference between SSSTS and SMSTS?

The SSSTS is the two-day course for site supervisors, foremen, and first-line managers. The SMSTS is the five-day course for site managers who plan, organise, and control site activities. If you supervise a trade or work area rather than run the whole site, the SSSTS is the qualification you need.

How long is the SSSTS certificate valid for?

The SSSTS certificate is valid for five years. Before it expires you complete a one-day SSSTS Refresher course to renew it for another five years and stay current with any changes to legislation and site safety practice.

Do I need construction experience or an existing qualification to attend?

No existing safety qualification is required, and there are no formal entry requirements beyond a good standard of spoken and written English for the discussions and the exam. Some construction site experience is helpful and gives the content context, but it is not mandatory.

What do I need for the live online class?

Just a computer, laptop, or tablet with a webcam and microphone – built into most modern devices – and a reasonably stable internet connection. We send joining instructions and downloadable course materials in advance, and support is on hand if you need help getting set up.

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.