Safe2Site Supervision Training (S2SST) is the only CITB approved and Endorsed by ECS online alternative to SSSTS.
Complete the self-paced, guided learn in your own time, at your own pace, approximately 8 hours of eLearning with an online test at the end. Certificate valid for 5 years.
Start now booking required and no classes to attend.
CITB grants available.
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Get our S2SST course at a reduced price.
£195
+ VAT
(Standard price £225 – £30 off)
*For group booking or ongoing bookings,
please contact us to discuss pricing.
CITB Site Safety Plus, Construction Site Supervision Book GE706
£17.75
for the eBook version
(A hard copy is £28.75)
Bought directly from CITB
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Our S2SST course is for people who work in construction, either in a supervisory role or wanting to step up. S2SST is the direct equivalent to the CITB SSSTS course and gives you complete understanding of the legal framework and the associated requirements of a supervisory role. This includes critical learnings on Health & Safety, risk assessments, site inductions, bad practice interventions and more. Successful candidates will receive a CITB branded certificate and are automatically added onto the CITB Training Register as a qualified Site Supervisor.
CITB pays grants for the achievement of approved short duration courses – this includes S2SST. COSAC is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) with CITB, allowing our customers to claim grants for completing training on our registered courses. S2SST is in Tier 2 of short duration course grant funding, so if you pay the CITB Levy, you can claim back £140 per successful S2SST candidate back from CITB.
ECS also 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.
At COSAC, we offer the SSSTS course as an exclusive online option, making it the only CITB approved 100% flexible site supervision course. Unlike classroom or remotely delivered courses – which you have to book in advance and attend for two days – S2SST is available right now, takes half the time to complete and also means that there is no time off site needed to get qualified.
S2SST is the only CITB approved and ECS endorsed Site Supervision training course that is 100% online and thus 100% flexible.
No need to reserve a place – you can start learning now and get tested at any time of day/night.
Sign up to our course via our website. Ask customer service team any questions you may have around setting up your account or logistics around taking the test
Order your copy of the CITB Site Safety Plus, Construction Site Supervision Book GE706 (hard copy or eBook)
Log in to your online E-portal
Complete your training course online
Take the safe2site supervision training test, anytime 24/7
Receive certification within 24 hours! (8/10 customers get their certificate within 4 hours!)
You’ll receive a thorough, highly relevant understanding of the legal framework and associated requirements expected of a supervisory role within construction.
By the end of our S2SST course, you’ll have a full understanding of:
Health & Safety law and how it applies to supervisors
Your supervisory responsibilities in controlling the site safely
Risk assessments and the need for method statements
Effective site inductions and toolbox talks
Effective method statement briefings
Effective monitoring of site activities
Timely intervention when bad practice is identified
The certification for this course will be valid for 5 years. Please note, to remain certified, you’ll need to take a refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate. Otherwise, the full course will need to be retaken.
COSAC is a market leading academy that offers training and assessment, combining a people-first approach with high tech innovation. Based in the UK, we were the first to develop a CSCS approved online alternative course for the Green Labourer Card – Safe2Site. Now we’re offering the first and only CITB and ECS endorsed online alternative to SSSTS.
By choosing COSAC for S2SST, you’re guaranteed:
100% online training
100% flexibility
100% CITB & ECS approved
Complete your course in 8-10 hours
Get qualified without time off work
No classroom training
Valid for 5 years
A highly trusted training provider
24/7 testing
No booking required – available now!
Employers can buy in bulk
Introductory discount for a limited time
We provide the option to buy your S2SST training and assessments in bulk. Simply enter the number you require at the checkout stage. Once submitted, you’ll be able to access the courses right away.
COSAC also offers great deals and discounts for block and ongoing bookings. For more details, please get in touch and a member of our friendly, professional team will assist you with any queries.
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A supervisory role within construction requires you to have the ability to collaborate with other people and teams on-site, including contractors, employees and employers. Identifying hazards and risk on site is key to ensuring minimisation of accidents or injuries.
S2SST certification demonstrates you have the knowledge and skills to supervise effectively. It shows you’re capable of promoting the health, safety and welfare of everyone on site under your supervision. It also ensures you can comply with all relevant legislation surrounding on-site operations and projects.
CITB Construction Site Supervision publication (GE706 2020) Hard copy or eBook version
Optional - Pack of highlighters and pack of 3 colour Post-It notes (for course textbook use)
Access to a computer/laptop with a webcam for the test
Agree or strongly agree that Safe2Site is easy to use
Successful Safe2Site candidates
CITB & ECS approved
Pass rate
Get our S2SST course at a reduced price.
£195
+ VAT
(Standard price £225 – £30 off)
*For group booking or ongoing bookings, please contact us to discuss pricing
CITB Site Safety Plus, Construction Site Supervision Book GE706
£17.75
for the eBook version
(A hard copy is £28.75)
Bought directly from CITB
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:
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:
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:
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 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:
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
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.
Get our S2SST course at a reduced price.
£195
+ VAT
(Standard price £225 – £30 off)
*For group booking or ongoing bookings,
please contact us to discuss pricing
CITB Site Safety Plus, Construction Site Supervision Book GE706
£17.75
for the eBook version
(A hard copy is £28.75)
Bought directly from CITB
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