How Long Does SSSTS Last?

Common mistakes with SSSTS renewals

The SSSTS certificate is valid for five years. The refresher is a short one-day course, but only if you take it before the certificate expires. Miss that date and you are back on the full two-day course.

• Not checking the date on the certificate. Your five years start from the date you passed, not the date you started work as a supervisor.
• Waiting for site to ask. Site checks happen at induction. If your certificate has lapsed, you may be stood down until you renew.
• Assuming a different course counts. SMSTS or other safety courses do not automatically refresh your SSSTS.

When to book what

If your certificate is still valid, book the one-day SSSTS refresher. If it has expired, book the full two-day SSSTS course. If you now run sites rather than supervise teams, consider moving up to SMSTS instead of refreshing SSSTS.

Your renewal steps

1. Find your certificate and note the exact expiry date.
2. Set reminders six and three months before that date.
3. Decide whether you still need SSSTS or should move up to SMSTS.
4. Book the refresher or the full course, depending on the date.
5. Keep a copy of the new certificate on your phone for site inductions.

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