CITB SSSTS Refresher
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What is the CITB SSSTS Refresher Course?
If you have previously completed the SSSTS course, your certificate will expire after 5 years. To renew your qualification, you need to complete a SSSTS refresher course. After completing this course you will have updated your knowledge and skills that are needed to effectively supervise and manage safety on construction sites.
Your CITB SSSTS course certificate will be renewed and valid for another 5 years.
CITB SSSTS Refresher - Key Information
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1-Day Course
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25 multiple choice exam, 30 minutes long
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Certificates and course materials all included in the course price
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Suitable for those who have already completed the full SSSTS course
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Reinforce and refresh your knowledge of H&S and your responsibilities as a supervisor
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Your new CITB SSSTS course certificate will be valid for 5 years
What will I learn on the CITB SSSTS Refresher Course?
You will cover the following content on the CITB SSSTS Refresher course:
- Reinforce your knowledge on health and safety law and regulations that apply to the construction industry and your legal responsibilities as a site supervisor or manager
- Reviewing how to promote a positive health and safety culture on site and your role in maintaining high standards
- Review the principles of risk assessment and importance of hazard identification
- Review techniques for assessing and controlling risks on construction sites
- Refresh skills needed to conduct effective ‘toolbox talks’, safety briefings and clear instructions
- Industry update on developments related to health and safety in the construction sector
You will be encouraged to share your experiences, challenges and successes with other supervisors and managers so that you can learn from each other.
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What is the Site Safety Plus Scheme?
The Site Safety Plus Scheme provides the framework for the building, civil engineering and allied industries training and career development. The training follows industry standards and laws to make sure everyone knows the most important safety rules. The CITB SSSTS Refresher course is part of the Site Safety Plus Scheme.
Courses offered within Site Safety Plus include:
- Health and Safety Awareness (HSA): teaching basic safety on construction sites
- Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): for supervisors and managers
- Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Refresher
- Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC)
Contact our team today to find out more about the Site Safety Plus Scheme and what CITB courses you or your company could benefit from.
CITB SSSTS Refresher Course Content
You will cover the following content on the CITB SSSTS Refresher course:
- Short review of the problems of the industry when it comes to health and safety
- Reinforce your understanding of how health and safety law is structured, and how it applies to supervisors
- Industry updates on health and safety matters within construction
- Review of how to carry out risk assessments and the need for method statements
- Recap how to effectively conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings
- Reinforce how to monitor site activities effectively
- Review the importance of timely intervention when bad practices is identified
- Recap understanding of Occupational Health
- Fire prevention/control and other emergencies
- Reminders of Hazardous substances (COSHH)
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Assessment and Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to complete a test that consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. You will be given 30 minutes to complete the assessment and you will need to get 25 out of 30 marks to pass the test.
You will receive a digital certificate usually within 2 weeks of completing your course.
What happens if I fail the CITB SSSTS Refresher Assessment?
In the event that delegates fail a CITB assessment paper and they qualify to do a re-sit assessment, the assessment paper can ONLY be taken on the same day.
Entry Requirements
You will need to have completed the SSSTS course and your certificate must still be in-date, otherwise, you will need to complete the full 2-day course again. You must also be able to read and write English to complete this course.
Popular CITB Health and Safety Courses
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CITB Health and Safety Awareness
An entry level course with a focus in health and safety on construction sites. It is a 1-day course can be used to apply for a CSCS Green Labourer's Card.
CITB SSSTS
The CITB SSSTS full course is run over 2 days and is suitable for site supervisors and managers, or those who aspire to be.
CITB SMSTS
This 5-day training course is aimed at those who are already in or aspire to be in managerial roles or more senior roles within their construction organisation.
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What ID can I use for my CITB course?
- Passport: A valid passport of any nationality of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date
- Photo Card Driving Licence: A valid UK only driving licence with a photograph of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date
- Non UK Driving Licence: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date
- Work ID Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date (if applicable) and refer to the delegates present employer
- EU Country ID Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must be no more than 6 months out of date
- CITB Scheme Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must be no more than 6 months out of date. Acceptable CITB Scheme cards include CSCS, CPCS, CISRS
- Student ID Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate, as well as year of study (e.g. 2018/2019 or expiration date and name of the institution of study) – must be no more than 6 months out of date
- Citizen Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate and be no more than 6 months out of date
- Proof of Age Card: Cards issued nationally in the UK by VALIDATE UK, bearing the PASS hologram bearing a photograph of the delegate
- Young Scots Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must be no more than 6 months out of date
- British Armed Forces Card/Veterans Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate and for an employee or former employee of the Armed Forces only (not a dependent or spouse) – must be no more than 6 months out of date
Do I get a workbook for my course?
What is the pass mark for SSSTS?
When will my CITB certificate expire?
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Temporary Works Coordinator
- SSSTS
- SSSTS Refresher
- SMSTS
- SMSTS Refresher
How long will my certificate take after completing the course?
Your course assessment results are entered on the CITB system within 5 working days of completing the course. You will then receive an electronic certificate a few days after your results are entered on the system. If you need your certificate to work, we can send you an email to confirm you have passed your course. This should satisfy your employer until you receive your certificate.