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SSSTS is the two-day safety course for site supervisors. See who is asked for it and what it covers.
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SSSTS is aimed at people who supervise others on site. If you hand out work, check that it is done safely and report to a site manager, contractors will often ask you to hold it.
It is also a common first step for tradespeople moving into a supervisory role, because it gives you the language and tools to run safe work.
| Role | Typical reason |
|---|---|
| Foreman or chargehand | Leads a gang and sets out daily tasks |
| Trade supervisor | Oversees one trade across a site |
| Team leader | Runs a small team on maintenance or fit-out work |
| New supervisor | Needs a recognised safety course for the role |
You learn how to carry out and brief risk assessments and method statements, run toolbox talks, monitor safe working, and deal with common hazards such as work at height and excavations. Read what to expect on an SSSTS course for more detail, and what a toolbox talk is if you are new to running them.
Building towards a gold card? SSSTS is useful training, but the gold Supervisory card needs a Level 3 or 4 supervisory NVQ. See how to get a gold CSCS card.
The biggest mistake is assuming SSSTS is a lighter version that any worker can take for their CV. It is aimed at people who already supervise, or are about to. Without that experience you may struggle with the exercises.
Not sure whether you need SSSTS or SMSTS? Read our comparison guide or ask us using the form above.
From the HS&E test to SMSTS and SSSTS, Coteca books CITB courses at centres across the UK and online.
See CITB coursesCall 0208 099 4324Not by law. Many contractors require it to show supervisors are competent in site safety.
Two days, in a classroom or live online.
Five years. Take the one-day refresher before it expires.
SSSTS if you supervise a team, SMSTS if you manage a site.
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