About the SSSTS Course in Rainham
Our CITB-accredited two-day SSSTS course in Rainham is aimed at supervisors, foremen, team leaders, and anyone responsible for managing a team.
This CITB course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to ensure a safe work environment, understand legal obligations, and manage health and safety effectively on a construction site.
If you currently work as a site manager or aim to take on a managerial role, the SMSTS course is more appropriate.
Course Content
- The Health and Safety at Work Act
- Specific site issues that challenge supervisors on a daily basis
- Effective toolbox talks
- Supervision of occupational health
- Behavioural safety
By the end of this SSSTS training in Rainham, you will be able to:
- implement all updated health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation affecting your supervisory role
- implement new guidance and industry best practice affected by changes
- fulfil your responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare and the environment
Entry Requirements for the SSSTS Training in Rainham
Applicants for the SSSTS course must be able to read, write, and understand English at a good level.
A valid ID, such as a passport or driving licence, must be presented on the first day of the course.
Course Assessment for the SSSTS Course in Rainham
The SSSTS course assessment consists of a 30-minute exam with 22 multiple-choice questions and three short written questions. Each exam paper includes four safety critical questions, all of which must be answered correctly to pass.
To pass the exam, you need to achieve 80% (24 out of 30).
You can use your course books and notes in the final 10 minutes to aid your answers.
Stressed about the exams? Don’t worry! They’re straightforward, and we provide free mock exams and a study guide to boost your chances of passing.
Book with confidence knowing we have a 98% first-time pass rate, giving you peace of mind.
Certification for the Site Supervisor Course
Candidates who complete the SSSTS course will be awarded a CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) digital certificate, issued within 2-3 weeks.
SSSTS Refresher Training
Refresher training is required every five years before your SSSTS certificate expires. To book your refresher course or get more information, visit our SSSTS Refresher course page.
Learning Options for the SSSTS Course
The SSSTS course is offered in two formats: face-to-face at one of our training centres or online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, taught by a CITB-approved instructor.
Since COVID-19, many have preferred the online option. Here’s why:
- Save money on travel by attending from home
- Easy setup with minimal tech skills needed
- Support available from our team and instructor if required
- Same quality of training as the classroom experience
- It’s cheaper than attending in person
- CITB books are sent to you via email for easy access
Other Site Safety Plus Courses in Rainham
In addition to the SSSTS course, various other CITB Site Safety Plus courses are available in Rainham. These include:
CITB Levy, Grants and Funding
Want to cut down on training costs? Construction industry employers can benefit from grants designed to help workers stay up-to-date with Health & Safety standards.
CITB offers grants to construction employers for training workers and maintaining health and safety standards on-site. Employers can claim up to £140 for this course, subject to CITB's approval.
To access CITB funding, ensure your delegate has your Company Name, Registered Address, and CITB Levy number. These details must be provided by the student during their class on the course registration form.
After the course is completed, CITB will process the grant directly with the registered company using the provided details.
