Safe2Site Supervision Training for Business

Yes is it.  Safe2Site Supervisor Training (S2SST) has been mapped against the same course standards and is approved and certificated by CITB.  S2SST is the only fully online course that has been approved by CITB as an equivalent to the SSSTS course.

This means that:

• S2SST is accredited by CITB as an equivalent to the SSSTS course
• S2SST appears on the CITB Training Directory
• Anyone completing S2SST is trained to be a Site Supervisor and will receive a certificate valid for 5 years
• All qualifications are uploaded on to CITB Training Register
• S2SST is tier 2 CITB levy funded course

Safe2Site Supervision Training (S2SST), approved by CITB, is a fundamental training course that aims to improve the quality and safety of work across all construction sites. Throughout the course, you will be exposed to important scenarios underlying health, safety, and environmental issues so that you become aware of them, and know-how to resolve them. S2SST also covers the legal requirements that a company must follow while operating on a construction site.   

By the end of the S2SST course, you will have a good understanding in: 

• Apply technical skills to create a safe working environment  
• Ensuring that your organisation is exercising health and safety principles 
• Undertaking risk assessments and creating a method statement  
• Conducting briefs to the team and the company
• Inducting new starters on to the site 
• Overseeing all the operations on the site
• Identifying issues with work that is being carried out 
• Addressing problems associated with health, safety, and environment

The S2SST course is an industry-leading training course for all on-site supervisors and managers. It is the first step of understanding all the health and safety principles associated with working in a supervisory role on a construction site,

You first need to have a copy of the CITB Site Safety Plus, Construction Site Supervision Book GE706 (hard copy or PDF) to complete this course. You refer to the book throughout and complete the online learning, which will take you approximately 8 hours. There is then a 30 minutes test and for the last 10 minutes you can refer to your book.

There are five sections:

• Legal and Management
• Health and Welfare
• General Safety
• High Activities
• Environment

Safe2Site Supervision Training (S2SST).  The course is approved by CITB, it has been mapped to the same standards and is fully equivalent to SSSTS.

•  The interactive online course takes approximately 8 hours, plus a 30 minute final test
• No need to sit in classroom or on zoom call
• The course and test can be completed in one go or over a period of days or weeks
• Return to the course as many times as you like, it will remember and track your progress
• Tests are available anytime 24/7
• The first time pass rate is over 97%, with 100% overall
• Your certificate will be available to download within 24 hours of passing

The course materials can be accessed on any device connected to the Internet, but for the final assessment, you must have access to a chrome book, desktop or laptop with the following:

• A reliable internet connection, minimum continuous speed of 2mbps
• A working microphone and webcam.
• Your device must also meet the following criteria:

If using Windows, you need windows 10 or above and the latest version of Google Chrome
An Intel Pentium 4 processor or later
And 4GB of RAM

If using a Mac, it needs OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later and the latest version of Safari

You will need a stable and reliable internet connection

• Yes, absolutely, simply put in the quantity of the number you need in the checkout
• We offer discounts for block and ongoing bookings, contact us for a quote

• Unrestricted access to the Safe2Site Supervision Training (S2SST) online course
• The end of course online final test (using your own equipment) which will be recorded and validated
• Your downloadable Safe2Site Supervision Training (S2SST) certificate

• Tests are available once you have completed all your modules
• Tests are available anytime 24/7
• Support is available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
• You are allowed 30 minutes to answer 30 multiple choice questions, including 10 minutes open book
• You need to score 24 out of 30 to pass
• You will need valid photographic ID (a passport or UK/EU driving licence)
• You will receive your preliminary result and % score immediately
• Certificate will be available to download within 24 hours
• The cost of resitting a failed test is £35

•  Can I get a refund if I realise this isn’t the right course for me? You can request a refund within 14 days of purchase, but only if you haven’t accessed S2SST
• Remember you need a copy of the CITB Site Safety Plus, Construction Site Supervision Book GE706 (hard copy or PDF version) to complete S2SST
• Do I have access to the equipment that I need? To complete S2SST, you need access to a tablet, chrome book, desktop or laptop to take the final test. The learning materials can be accessed on any device.
• Can I take S2SST in other languages? S2SST is only available in English and cannot be translated into any other languages
• Can I get support for additional needs, such as dyslexia? Get in touch and we’ll tell you more about the support available

The pass mark is 80% and all questions are equally weighted.  This means you need to score a minimum of 24 out of 30 to pass.

S2SST has to renewed every 5 years

This S2SST courseideal for construction Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and First-line Managers in the construction industry who would like to enhance their skills and progress in their roles.  This course is designed to teach the importance and benefits of risk assessment procedures and how to effectively communicate health and safety regulations to the team.

Yes, ECS accept S2SST for card applications and renewals.  The following Black cards are included: Manager; FESS Technical Manager; Digital Support Manager.   ECS accept S2SST as a relevant Health and Safety qualification at Level 4.  Please note, you will also need to meet the other technical requirements, outlined on the ECS website.

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is the sole ID and competence card scheme for electrotechnical operatives in the UK. Holding an ECS card proves qualification status, main electrical occupation, identity, health and safety awareness, as well as any additional disciplines in which the operative is skilled to work. The JIB administers the ECS scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The JIB is an impartial organisation that sets the standards for employment, welfare, grading and apprentice training in the electrical contracting industry. Its work is targeted at improving the industry, its status and productivity. The JIB membership comprises SMEs as well as the UK's largest electrical contractors.

This S2SST course is ideal for Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and First-line Managers in the Construction and Electrotechnical industries who would like to enhance their skills and progress in their roles.  This course is designed to teach the importance and benefits of risk assessment procedures and how to effectively communicate health and safety regulations to the team.