SSSTS Refresher Course

  • Overview

  • The SSSTS Refresher Course is designed for individuals who have previously completed the CITB SSSTS course and need to renew their certification.

  • This one-day course ensures that site supervisors stay up to date with the latest health & safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices within the construction sector.

  • Important: You must complete this refresher before your SSSTS certificate expires (within 5 years).

  • Why Take the SSSTS Refresher?

  • The construction industry is constantly evolving, with new regulations and safety practices being introduced regularly. This refresher course helps you:

  • ✔ Maintain a valid SSSTS qualification
    ✔ Stay compliant with current UK health & safety laws
    ✔ Refresh your knowledge of site supervision responsibilities
    ✔ Improve workplace safety and reduce risks
    ✔ Continue working in supervisory roles

  • Course Details

    • Course Duration: 1 Day

    • Certification Validity: 5 Years

    • Course Type: Classroom or Online (Virtual Learning)

    • Assessment: Multiple-choice test at the end of the course

  • Upon successful completion, you will receive an updated SSSTS certificate accredited by CITB.

  • What You Will Learn

  • This refresher course revisits key topics and introduces updated guidance, including:

  • Core Areas

    • Health & Safety Laws and Updates

    • Duties of a Site Supervisor

    • Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

    • Tool Box Talks & Site Communication

    • Accident Prevention and Reporting

  • Updated Practices

    • Changes in legislation

    • Behavioural safety

    • Environmental responsibilities

    • Managing site risks effectively

  • Who Should Take This Course?

  • This course is suitable for:

    • Site Supervisors

    • Team Leaders

    • Foremen

    • Individuals whose SSSTS certificate is about to expire

  • If your certificate has already expired, you will need to take the full SSSTS course again, not the refresher.

  • Entry Requirements

  • To enroll in the SSSTS Refresher course:

    • You must hold a valid SSSTS certificate

    • The certificate must be within its 5-year validity period

    • Basic understanding of English (reading, writing, and speaking)

  • Assessment & Certification

    • Continuous assessment throughout the course

    • Final multiple-choice exam

    • Certification issued upon successful completion

  • Your renewed certificate will be valid for another 5 years.

  • Benefits of SSSTS Refresher

  • ✔ Keeps your qualification active
    ✔ Enhances your supervisory skills
    ✔ Improves site safety performance
    ✔ Boosts career progression opportunities
    ✔ Recognized across the UK construction industry