2 Day CITB SSSTS Course in Edinburgh, Scotland (Classroom)
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CITB SSSTS Course in Edinburgh, Scotland
This two-day CITB SSSTS course introduces students to the legal responsibilities regarding health, safety and environmental issues that arise from working in the construction industry and equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to enable them to contribute to the safe management of a construction or civil engineering site. The site supervisor safety training scheme is now a requirement set out by many major contractors for all supervisors who will be working on their sites and the United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG) recognises this course as meeting the required standard for all supervisors working on UKCG sites.
Who is the SSSTS course for?
The Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme course is designed for individuals who hold a supervisory position or wish to move into a supervisory position within the construction Industry. There are no pre-requisites for this course but a good understanding of spoken and written English is required.
Topics Covered
- The Health and Safety at Work Act and how health and safety law is structured
- Specific site issues that challenge supervisors on a daily basis
- Effective toolbox talks
- How the supervisory role fits in with the manager’s role in controlling site safety
- Understanding the need for method statements
- Construction Site Health, Safety and Welfare
- Communication routes within site activity
- Behavioural safety
- Supervision of occupational health
Course Information
The course is run over 15 hours and you will be required to attend the entire course in order to be awarded the qualification. A maximum of 20 students are accepted to ensure each individual gets the best possible learning experience and any additional support they may require.
Assessment and Exams
This is a highly interactive course delivered by means of case studies, classroom discussion, group work and individual/group presentations. You will be continuously assessed and required to successfully complete a multiple-choice test at the end of the course.
Qualification and Certification
Upon successfully completion of the course you will be awarded a CITB Site Safety Plus SSSTS certificate usually within 6-8 weeks. This qualification is valid for 5 years and should be renewed prior to the expiry date stated on the certificate.
Delivery Method
Delivered in a classroom in Edinburgh, Scotland, EH20 9LZ.
Duration
2 Days
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Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
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EHS Training is a health and safety consultancy and training company that provides a range of cost-effective, practical solutions to assist businesses achieve legal compliance and improve safety standards. We specialise in providing training, safety advice and guidance to the construction and civil engineering industries.
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