SSSTS Training in London – £199 Live Online

Course overview

Maybe you have just picked up your first supervisory role on a London site, or maybe you have been running gangs for years and the paperwork has finally caught up with the responsibility. Either way, the SSSTS is the qualification that turns “everyone knows he runs that crew” into a certificate a main contractor will accept on sight. The Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is the recognised standard for first-line managers in UK construction, and we deliver it as a two-day live online class so supervisors right across London and the South East can qualify without burning two days on the commute or crawling into a city-centre venue at rush hour.

What the SSSTS Course Is

SSSTS is a two-day programme written specifically for the people who oversee work at ground level: site supervisors, first-line managers, gangers, and team leaders across construction and civil engineering. Its job is to give the person directing the workforce the health and safety knowledge to do it safely, lawfully, and with the confidence to make a call when something is not right.

It is worth being clear about where it sits. SSSTS is not the five-day SMSTS, which is aimed at site managers carrying overall responsibility for a project. SSSTS sits a level below that and stays tightly focused on the supervisor’s day-to-day duties, which is exactly why it is the right fit if you lead a team or a work area rather than run an entire site.

The scheme is recognised by CITB and by the UK Contractors Group (UKCG). That recognition is the reason so many principal contractors and clients across the capital list a current SSSTS as a baseline requirement for supervisory staff before they will let anyone start. Holding it shows, in a form main contractors accept without a second look, that you understand your legal duties and can turn a safe system of work into something that actually happens on the ground.

It is a national qualification, not a regional one, so the certificate you earn on our London course carries exactly the same weight on a site in Croydon as it does on one in Canary Wharf, or anywhere else in the country you happen to work next. That portability matters in a trade where crews move between jobs and employers, and it is part of why the SSSTS has become the default first step for anyone moving into a supervisory position.

Who Should Attend

This course is aimed at the person caught between the site manager and the workforce, the one who has to make safety real in the moment rather than on paper. It suits:

• Site supervisors and first-line managers in construction
• Gangers and team leaders responsible for a crew
• Tradespeople moving up into a first supervisory role
• Foremen who run inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings
• Supervisors in civil engineering and groundworks
• Anyone monitoring site activity who needs to understand their health and safety duties

No previous safety qualifications are needed to attend. If you are about to take on supervisory duties and want to arrive at your next London project already holding the certificate your contractor is going to ask for, this is the course that gets you there.

What the Course Covers

Over the two days an experienced tutor works through the health and safety knowledge a supervisor genuinely draws on, framed around the decisions you take on site rather than theory for its own sake. The programme covers:

• Health and safety law and the supervisor’s legal responsibilities
• The supervisor’s part in keeping a site safe and a positive safety culture alive
• Risk assessments and method statements, and how to brief them to a team
• Running effective site inductions and toolbox talks
• Monitoring the site and knowing when work has to stop
• Getting safety information across to a workforce clearly
• Understanding how your decisions land on the people working under you

Much of this is built around the paperwork and routines a supervisor already handles day to day, so the training does not sit apart from the job; it sharpens the things you are being asked to do anyway. The risk assessment and method statement you brief on Monday morning, the induction you give a new starter, the toolbox talk before a lift, the moment you decide a job is not safe to carry on: these are the everyday points the course keeps returning to, and it treats them as the places where a supervisor either keeps people safe or lets a gap open up.

The sessions stay interactive from start to finish. You are encouraged to bring the real situations you run into on London sites into the room, so that by the end you can carry what you have learned straight back onto your own project rather than leaving it behind in a workbook. Working through your own examples with the tutor and the rest of the group also tends to stick far better than reading a scenario off a slide.

Course Structure and Assessment

The SSSTS runs as a two-day live online class, 08:30 to 16:00, wrapping up at 4pm on each day. It is taught over a proper video link in real time by a qualified instructor who is there throughout to field questions and work through examples with the group, just as they would in a physical room.

To come away with the qualification you need to attend both days in full, join in the group exercises and discussion, and pass a short assessment at the close of the course. Our SSSTS classes carry a 98% pass rate, and that owes a lot to how the material is handled: worked through alongside you, tied back to real site situations, and reinforced as you go rather than saved up for a scramble at the end. Nobody is left to sink or swim, because the tutor’s aim is a whole group that leaves understanding the content, not simply a group that got tested on it.

The assessment is not designed to catch you out. It checks that you have taken in the core points a supervisor needs to hold onto, and because the two days build towards it steadily, most delegates find it a fair reflection of what they have covered rather than a hurdle bolted on at the end.

Pass, and you receive the CITB Site Safety Plus SSSTS certificate, valid for five years. To keep it live you take a one-day SSSTS Refresher before it expires, which brings you up to speed with any shifts in legislation and best practice and renews the certificate for another five years. It is worth putting a reminder in the diary well ahead of that date, since the one-day refresher route depends on renewing before the certificate expires.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements and no prior safety qualifications to hold. The one thing to be aware of is language: the course is taught in English and the assessment is sat in English, so every delegate needs a good standard of spoken and written English to take part fully and complete the paper. A bit of construction experience helps you place the content in context, but it is not mandatory. If you are not sure the course is the right one for you, get in touch before booking and we will point you the right way.

Why Train Online from London

London barely pauses for breath. Between major infrastructure works, commercial fit-outs, residential schemes, and refurbishment across the boroughs, the demand for supervisors holding a current SSSTS never really eases off, and pulling a competent person off site for two days to sit at a fixed venue rarely suits anyone.

Delivering SSSTS as a live online class takes that problem away. Supervisors anywhere in Greater London and across the South East can qualify from a laptop at home, from the site cabin, or wherever they happen to be, with no cross-town drive, no parking to hunt down, and no travel costs to claim back later. A team scattered across several jobs can sit the same class without everyone piling into one building. You still get the full live experience: a real tutor teaching as it happens, group discussion, and the chance to raise a question the moment it occurs to you. It is the same qualification to the same standard that London’s contractors recognise, delivered in a way that actually fits how the industry works here.

The tech side is nothing to worry about. If you have joined a video call before, you are already there. All you need is a computer, laptop, or tablet with a webcam and microphone, both usually built into modern devices, plus a reasonable internet connection. We send clear joining instructions ahead of time and stay on hand if you need a minute to get set up. Your course materials come in a simple downloadable format that is yours to keep and refer back to on site.

Pricing

The live online SSSTS is £199, and it is the route most London supervisors take for the mix of convenience and value. If you would rather be in the room, a classroom option is available at £279. Both lead to precisely the same CITB-recognised SSSTS certificate, valid for five years; the only thing that changes is how you attend. There are no hidden extras and your course materials are included in the price.

How to Book

Booking a place takes a few minutes. Pick the live online SSSTS course, choose a date that works around your site commitments, and reserve online. If you are arranging training for several supervisors, or you have questions about dates, availability, or which level is right for your team, get in touch and we will walk you through it. With qualified supervisors in such steady demand across London, booking ahead is the surest way to lock in the date you want.

Frequently asked questions

Is the online SSSTS course accepted on London construction sites?

Yes. The SSSTS is recognised by CITB and the UK Contractors Group (UKCG), and the certificate from the live online course is the same nationally recognised qualification as the classroom version. Principal contractors across London accept it as evidence that a supervisor holds the required health and safety competence.

What is the difference between SSSTS and SMSTS?

The SSSTS is a two-day course for site supervisors and first-line managers, while the SMSTS is a five-day course for site managers with overall responsibility for a project. If you supervise a team or a work area, the SSSTS is the qualification for you; if you manage a whole site, you would look at the SMSTS instead.

Do I need to travel anywhere for the online course?

No. The live online SSSTS is delivered entirely over a video link, so you can attend from home, from your site cabin, or anywhere in London and the South East with a device and an internet connection. There is no venue to travel to and no travel cost to claim back.

How long does the SSSTS certificate last?

The certificate is valid for five years. To renew it, you take a one-day SSSTS Refresher course before the expiry date, which updates your knowledge and extends the certificate for a further five years.

What times does the course run?

The course runs live from 08:30 to 16:00 on both days, finishing at 4pm. You need to attend both days in full to complete the qualification, so it is worth setting the time aside clear of site commitments.

Do I need any qualifications or experience to book?

No prior safety qualifications are required, and while some construction experience helps you get the most from the course, it is not mandatory. The main requirement is a good standard of spoken and written English, as the course and the assessment are both delivered in English.

Can I train several supervisors from my company at once?

Yes. Because the course is delivered online, supervisors based across different London sites can all attend the same class without travelling to one location. If you are booking for a group, get in touch and we will help you arrange dates and places to suit your workload.

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.