SSSTS

The SSSTS (Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme) is the industry-recognised training course for construction site supervisors, team leaders, junior managers, and anyone preparing for a supervisory role.

Delivered by Skillrise, this 2-day CITB-accredited course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to supervise construction site activities safely, legally, and effectively. It focuses on health and safety, legal responsibilities, welfare, and environmental awareness—key areas for any competent site supervisor.

• Your legal responsibilities as a supervisor
• How to promote a positive safety culture on site
• Identifying hazards and supporting safe working practices
• How to lead toolbox talks, site inductions, and safety briefings
• The importance of method statements, RAMS, and regular safety reviews
• Managing construction site activities in line with current UK regulations

✅ Flexible delivery: Available as a 2-day block or day-release format

✅ Regular course dates: Delivered frequently at Skillrise training centres

✅ Experienced trainers: Real-world construction knowledge to enhance learning

✅ Practical and engaging: Hands-on learning to support real site supervision

This course is ideal for:

• Supervisors, foremen, and team leaders
• Junior or aspiring managers
• Anyone preparing to move into a site supervisory role
• Those responsible for overseeing health, safety, and welfare on site

The SSSTS is considered the minimum training requirement for all site supervisors under many UK contractor schemes.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand legal duties and responsibilities under health and safety law
• Carry out risk assessments and monitor safe systems of work
• Lead effective toolbox talks, inductions, and briefings
• Promote good site practice and address unsafe behaviours
• Understand construction industry challenges and how to manage them
• Improve communication between site teams and management