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CITB SSSTS Refresher Course
Complete our one-day SSSTS Refresher course to renew your CITB SSSTS certificate and stay informed on the latest health, safety, and welfare regulations and practices.
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About the SSSTS Refresher
The SSSTS Refresher Course is designed for site supervisors who are currently working in a supervisory role and need to renew their CITB SSSTS certificate.
The SSSTS Refresher focuses on reinforcing your health and safety duties and updating you on the latest legislative changes that impact your workplace.
SSSTS Refresher Course Content
Whether you attend our online or classroom course, the SSSTS Refresher course is designed to be highly interactive. It features case studies, discussions, group activities, and presentations. Below is a brief summary of the course content.
- Understanding the structure of health and safety law
- The role of supervisors in relation to managers for site safety
- The importance of method statements
- Health, safety, and welfare on construction sites
- Communication channels during site activities
- Behavioural safety principles
- Supervising occupational health on site
For a detailed overview of the course content, please scroll down.
Entry Requirements for the SSSTS Refresher Course
To qualify for the SSSTS Refresher course, you must:
- Be able to read, write, and understand English well.
- Have a valid SSSTS certificate. (This course must be completed before your current certificate expires.)
- Have a valid form of identification, like a passport or driving licence.
Entry Requirements for the SSSTS Refresher Course Online
If you choose to take the SSSTS Refresher Course Online via Zoom, you'll also need a PC or laptop with a microphone, webcam, and a reliable internet connection.
SSSTS Refresher Test
The SSSTS Refresher includes a 30-minute exam with 22 multiple-choice and three short-answer questions. To pass, you need a score of 80% (24 out of 30). The exam includes four safety-critical questions, which must all be answered correctly to pass.
In the last 10 minutes, you can use your course materials and notes to assist with your answers.
Worried about the exam? No need to panic! It's straightforward, and we provide free mock exams and resources to help you pass.
Resiting Your SSSTS Refresher Exam
In the rare event that you fail the SSSTS Refresher exam with a score between 70%–77% (21, 22, or 23 out of 30) or pass the 80% requirement but fail the safety-critical questions, you may re-sit the exam.
However, if your score is below 67% (20 correct answers out of 30), you must retake the full SSSTS Refresher course before being allowed to re-sit the exam.
How Many Days is the SSSTS Refresher Course?
The SSSTS Refresher course takes one day to complete.
How much is the SSSTS Refresher course?
The SSSTS Refresher course is priced at around £200, including all fees.
Can I take the SSSTS Refresher Course Online?
Yes, the SSSTS Refresher course is available online through Zoom or can be completed at one of our listed locations.
What Will I Receive After Completing the SSSTS Refresher?
Those who pass the SSSTS Refresher course will receive a five-year CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme certificate (SSSTS Refresher). The qualification must be renewed every five years through the SSSTS Refresher course.
Remember, it is essential to complete the refresher before your certificate expires, or you will have to retake the full course.
Can I Apply for a CITB Grant?
Yes, this course is eligible for a CITB grant claim, so make sure to provide your CITB number on the booking form, or ask your employer for the number you should use.
CITB Site Safety Plus Scheme
Designed for those in construction, civil engineering, and related fields, the Site Safety Plus (SSP) program offers a broad range of training courses.
The most frequently taken SSP courses include:
What you will learn
- How health and safety law is structured
- How the supervisory role fits in with the manager’s role in controlling the site safely
- Understanding the need for method statements
- Construction Site Health, Safety and Welfare
- Communication routes within site activity
- Behavioural safety
- Supervision of occupational health
Course content
The purpose of health and safety legislation and the different legislative requirements that must be followed to ensure this is achieved.
How the CDM Regulations are used to support health and safety on site.
How to develop, maintain and monitor a health and safety management system.
Write and use risk assessments and method statements to ensure a safe working environment.
How to complete statutory inspections and checks for a construction site.
How to report accidents, injuries and ill health that may occur in the construction industry.
How good leadership and worker engagement can aid with protecting the workforce.
How to protect the health and welfare of the workforce in the construction industry.
How to manage first aid and emergency procedures for a construction site.
How to identify and handle hazardous substances associated with working on a construction site.
The risks to health posed by asbestos, and the basic legal requirements to manage those risks.
How to control exposure to dust and fumes (respiratory hazards) for workers on a construction site.
How to control exposure to noise and vibration for construction workers.
How to properly undertake manual handling activities when lifting loads.
Factors to be considered when setting up a construction site.
The main fire hazard risks and identify basic requirements for fire safety on site.
The dangers of electricity and good working practices for working on, or near to, live electrical circuits and with electrical tools and equipment.
The importance of control and the management of plant, transport and work equipment on site.
The basic requirements for safe lifting operations, equipment and accessories and the steps required to ensure safety.
The key principles for working safely at height.
The main hazards and control considerations for excavation work.
How to locate, identify and plan for work near underground and overhead services.
The main hazards and safety considerations for working in a confined space.
The main duties of temporary works supervisors.
Your role in environmental awareness on site.
Your role in preventing pollution.
How environmental damage can occur from improper management of waste materials.
Your part in reducing nuisance, noise, dust and light.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The SSSTS Refresher Course is completed in a single day.
Both options provide the same content, and the exam is the same. Most students opt for the online version as it saves time and travel costs. The online course is often more cost-effective than the classroom version.
Yes! You don’t need advanced computer skills—just basic knowledge of how to use a laptop or PC and access Zoom.
You must have a good understanding of English (reading, writing, and speaking), a valid SSSTS certificate, and a valid photo ID. If taking the online course, you’ll also need a laptop with a webcam, microphone, and a stable internet connection.
No, if your SSSTS certificate has expired, you must retake the full SSSTS course. In some cases, CITB may grant an extension, but you’ll need to contact them directly.
No, typically there is no grace period. If your SSSTS certificate has expired, you must retake the full two-day SSSTS course. However, CITB sometimes grants extensions, so it's best to check with them.