SSSTS Refresher Course Syllabus
Course Title: Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) – Refresher
Duration: 1 Day
Format: Classroom or Virtual Tutor-Led (Live Online)
Accreditation: CITB Approved – Certificate valid for 5 year
SSSTS Refresher Course Overview
The SSSTS Refresher course is designed for those who already hold a valid SSSTS certificate:
► To maintain your SSSTS certificate, you must successfully complete the 1-day SSSTS Refresher course before your current certificate expires.
► If, your certificate has already expired, you are not eligible for the refresher course. Instead, you must retake the full 2-day SSSTS course.
The SSSTS Refresher course reinforces existing knowledge and provides updates on the latest legislation, HSE guidance, and industry best practice.
Supervisors play a vital role in ensuring safety on site. This refresher course helps delegates maintain the confidence and competence to supervise effectively, promote a positive health and safety culture, and comply with their legal duties.
Morning Session: Legislative Updates and Core Principles
► Welcome and Introductions:
► Course objectives and what's new.
► Review of the Site Safety Plus scheme.
► Changes in Legislation and Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP):
► Discussion of recent and impending changes to UK health and safety law.
► Focus on key legislation, including the Health & Safety at Work Act (HASWA) 1974 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015, with a focus on a supervisor's responsibilities.
► Overview of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) current focus and priorities.
► Revisiting Core Site Safety Concepts:
► Principles of effective health and safety management on site.
► Review of risk assessment and the importance of toolbox talks.
► Accident Prevention, Reporting & Investigation, including updates to RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) 2013.
Afternoon Session: Practical Application and Final Assessment
► Hazardous Activities and Control Measures:
► Refresher on safe working practices for common site hazards, including:
► Working at Height: A review of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
► Manual Handling: Best practices to prevent injury.
► Site-Specific Hazards: Discussion of common hazards like electricity, noise and vibration.
► Environmental Management:
► Updates on the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and managing site waste.
► Basic strategies for preventing and controlling site pollution.
► Final Project/Case Study & Examination:
► Delegates will complete a practical exercise based on a site scenario to demonstrate their understanding.
► A 30-minute, multiple-choice and short-answer exam to test knowledge.
► The exam is 'open-book' for the final 10 minutes, allowing delegates to use their course reference materials.
► Course Conclusion:
► Final remarks and next steps.
► Details on certification renewal
Assessment
► Multiple-choice test (pass mark: 80%)
► Tutor observation of participation in discussions and group exercises
► Delegates must pass the exam and attend the full day to renew their certificate
Certification
Successful delegates will receive a CITB SSSTS Refresher certificate, valid for 5 years. To remain valid, it must be refreshed before the expiry date of the current certificate.
Entry Requirements
► Delegates must hold a valid (unexpired) SSSTS certificate.
► Good understanding of spoken and written English.
► Attendance of the full 1-day course is required to qualify for renewal.
