Barnsley

<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div itemprop="text" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The Site Safety Plus SMSTS course was introduced on 1 April 2002 as part of the Site Safety Plus CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">All Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificates issued after 1st January 2001 are valid for a five year period from the date of issue. The two day refresher course will enable current SMSTS certificate holders to renew their qualification, however this course can only be attended by current and valid CITB SMSTS certificate holders.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The CITB SMSTS Refresher certificate training course is designed to ensure that personnel maintain and up-date their current health and safety knowledge. The course covers changes to legislation, approved codes of practice and best working practice within the industry.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Individuals wishing to renew their SMSTS training certificate must provide a copy of the original five-day course certificate. Details of the course venue and the date of the course should also be provided if known. Only those individuals who have passed the five day course and provided evidence of this will be eligible to take the two day refresher course.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">Objectives of SMSTS Refresher Courses</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">APPRECIATE RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATION ACCIDENT CAUSES</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">COSTS AND REASONS FOR PREVENTION</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UNDERSTAND THE LEGAL SYSTEM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">RELEVANT LEGISLATION</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">APPROVED CODES OF PRACTICE</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">GUIDANCE NOTES</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">CODES OF PRACTICE AND CASE LAW</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENTS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">MONITOR HEALTH AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UNDERSTAND BEST PRACTICE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SUB-CONTRACTORS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO OPERATIVES AND SUB-CONTRACTORS</li></ul><h1 style="color: rgb(108, 108, 110); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(108, 108, 110);"></h1><h4 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">Course Duration: 2 Days</h4><h3 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">SMSTS Refresher Training Course Assessment</h3><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment is determined by reaching a minimum level of achievement against four criteria:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">FULL ATTENDANCE OF ALL TRAINING COURSE SESSIONS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">PERFORMANCE IN EACH OF THE FOUR CORE EXERCISES</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">AN OVERALL REVIEW BY THE COURSE TUTOR</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A PASS MARK IN THE 25 QUESTION MULTI-CHOICE PAPER</li></ul><h1 style="color: rgb(108, 108, 110); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(108, 108, 110);"></h1><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Successful candidates will be awarded the Site Safety Plus CITB Construction Site Management Safety Training Certificate (SMSTS). This certificate will remain valid for 5 years.</p></div></section></div><aside style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section></aside>

The Site Safety Plus SMSTS course was introduced on 1 April 2002 as part of the Site Safety Plus CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme.
All Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificates issued after 1st January 2001 are valid for a five year period from the date of issue. The two day refresher course will enable current SMSTS certificate holders to renew their qualification, however this course can only be attended by current and valid CITB SMSTS certificate holders.
The CITB SMSTS Refresher certificate training course is designed to ensure that personnel maintain and up-date their current health and safety knowledge. The course covers changes to legislation, approved codes of practice and best working practice within the industry.
Individuals wishing to renew their SMSTS training certificate must provide a copy of the original five-day course certificate. Details of the course venue and the date of the course should also be provided if known. Only those individuals who have passed the five day course and provided evidence of this will be eligible to take the two day refresher course.
Objectives of SMSTS Refresher Courses
APPRECIATE RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATION ACCIDENT CAUSES
COSTS AND REASONS FOR PREVENTION
UNDERSTAND THE LEGAL SYSTEM
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
APPROVED CODES OF PRACTICE
GUIDANCE NOTES
CODES OF PRACTICE AND CASE LAW
CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENTS
MONITOR HEALTH AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE
UNDERSTAND BEST PRACTICE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SUB-CONTRACTORS
DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO OPERATIVES AND SUB-CONTRACTORS

Course Duration: 2 Days
SMSTS Refresher Training Course Assessment
Assessment is determined by reaching a minimum level of achievement against four criteria:
FULL ATTENDANCE OF ALL TRAINING COURSE SESSIONS
PERFORMANCE IN EACH OF THE FOUR CORE EXERCISES
AN OVERALL REVIEW BY THE COURSE TUTOR
A PASS MARK IN THE 25 QUESTION MULTI-CHOICE PAPER

Successful candidates will be awarded the Site Safety Plus CITB Construction Site Management Safety Training Certificate (SMSTS). This certificate will remain valid for 5 years.

Safehouse Health And Safety Consultants Ltd

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

Construction Safety

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Health & Safety At Work

CITB SITE MANAGERS SAFETY TRAINING SCHEME REFRESHER

General Admission

<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) course is part of our Site Safety Plus suite of training courses and it is designed to provide participants with a thorough and detailed knowledge of what the role of a temporary works supervisor involves.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Overview<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This course will give you some important in depth knowledge of the role of a Temporary Works Supervisor, as well as an understanding of temporary works and the risk management involved.<strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></p><h2 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);"><strong style="color: inherit; font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">COURSE DURATION:</strong></h2><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The course lasts for 1 day</span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This training is designed to teach the following:</span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);">&ndash; Understanding risk management when applied to temporary works.</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);">&ndash; The role of the temporary works supervisor in co-operation, co-ordination, communications and competency while managing temporary works.</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);">&ndash; The legal duties, roles and responsibilities of the temporary works supervisor.</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);">&ndash; The role of any other temporary work processes.</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);">&ndash; Any understanding of the relevant aspects of the temporary work supervisor if BS 5975:2008+A1:2011.</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></p><h2 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);"><strong style="color: inherit; font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:</strong></h2><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In order to enroll in this course you will need to have experience managing all forms of temporary works. Also, you should have a basic understanding of written and spoken English, as the course materials and instruction are all in English. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at any time.</span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);">Certification/Qualification:</strong></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Upon successful completion of this course you will receive the CITB Cskills Awards Site Safety Plus certificate.</span></div>

This Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) course is part of our Site Safety Plus suite of training courses and it is designed to provide participants with a thorough and detailed knowledge of what the role of a temporary works supervisor involves.
Overview
This course will give you some important in depth knowledge of the role of a Temporary Works Supervisor, as well as an understanding of temporary works and the risk management involved.

COURSE DURATION:
The course lasts for 1 day
This training is designed to teach the following:
– Understanding risk management when applied to temporary works.
– The role of the temporary works supervisor in co-operation, co-ordination, communications and competency while managing temporary works.
– The legal duties, roles and responsibilities of the temporary works supervisor.
– The role of any other temporary work processes.
– Any understanding of the relevant aspects of the temporary work supervisor if BS 5975:2008+A1:2011.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
In order to enroll in this course you will need to have experience managing all forms of temporary works. Also, you should have a basic understanding of written and spoken English, as the course materials and instruction are all in English. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Certification/Qualification:
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive the CITB Cskills Awards Site Safety Plus certificate.

Site Safety Supervisor

Site Safety Plus

Construction Design & Management (CDM)

Site Supervisor

CITB TEMPORARY WORKS SUPERVISORS

<h2 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">CITB HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS COURSE</h2><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The 1 Day&nbsp;CITB Health and Safety Awareness&nbsp;course is for those who have entered, or are about to enter the construction and civil engineering industry as a member of the workforce, to help them understand the potential hazards that they face at work on site.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Site Safety Plus 1 day CITB health and safety awareness course&nbsp;provides a practical summary of safety, welfare and environmental issues identifying individual responsibilities for looking after themselves and others, what the employers duties are and what should be done if they think anyones safety and health is being put at risk.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The aims and objectives of the CITB health and safety awareness course&nbsp;are to&nbsp;ensure that individual responsibilities are understood:</p><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">why they are carrying out their identified duties</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">what is expected of them</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">to ensure that they contribute to the safety of the workplace</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);">To ensure that the end of the CITB health and safety in construction course delegates will be able to:</strong></p><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">understand the need to prevent accidents</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">have an understanding of the law</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">identify how their role fits into the control and management of the site</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">understand the need for risk assessments and method statements</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">appreciate the need to perform safely and to stop and ask for advice if not sure</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">feel obliged to report unsafe acts to prevent an accident</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);">IMPORTANT INFORMATION</strong></p><ul type="disc" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Photographic I.D. is required for all delegates<u fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></u></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Written parental consent is required for all delegates under 18 years of age</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="color: rgb(41, 105, 179); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(41, 105, 179);">Failure to provide this on the first day of the course is likely to result in the delegate not being allowed to attend or complete the training.</b></li></ul>

CITB HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS COURSE
The 1 Day CITB Health and Safety Awareness course is for those who have entered, or are about to enter the construction and civil engineering industry as a member of the workforce, to help them understand the potential hazards that they face at work on site.
The Site Safety Plus 1 day CITB health and safety awareness course provides a practical summary of safety, welfare and environmental issues identifying individual responsibilities for looking after themselves and others, what the employers duties are and what should be done if they think anyones safety and health is being put at risk.
The aims and objectives of the CITB health and safety awareness course are to ensure that individual responsibilities are understood:
why they are carrying out their identified duties
what is expected of them
to ensure that they contribute to the safety of the workplace
To ensure that the end of the CITB health and safety in construction course delegates will be able to:
understand the need to prevent accidents
have an understanding of the law
identify how their role fits into the control and management of the site
understand the need for risk assessments and method statements
appreciate the need to perform safely and to stop and ask for advice if not sure
feel obliged to report unsafe acts to prevent an accident
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Photographic I.D. is required for all delegates
Written parental consent is required for all delegates under 18 years of age
Failure to provide this on the first day of the course is likely to result in the delegate not being allowed to attend or complete the training.

Health & Safety Awareness

Workplace Health & Safety

CITB HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS

Stoke on Trent

<h2>Course Details</h2><p>Overview of the CITB HSA Course 
The CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) Green Labourer Card CSCS course is for those who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry as a member of the workforce to help them understand the potential hazards that they face at work on site.

Assessment
Assessment will be by multiple-choice question paper at the end of the course. Learners are also expected to actively participate during the course. The examination paper consists of 25 multiple-choice questions selected by CITB, 20 questions are worth one mark each and 5 are worth two marks each. The examination pass mark is 83% (25 out of 30). 

Length of Course
This is a one-day course. Delegates are required to complete the full day (7.5 hours) to be eligible for certification. 

The HSA course in Stoke on Trent is the first step towards a CSCS Labourers Card (Green Card) and to the progressive CITB Site Safety Plus courses. Our courses range from operative training, Supervisor, Site Manager and Director Health and Safety courses.

Successful completion of CITB Site Safety Plus (Health and Safety Awareness Level 1) course can be used as a prerequisite for the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB): Operative, health, safety and environment touch screen test, or just as repeat refresher training.</p>

Course Details
Overview of the CITB HSA Course The CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) Green Labourer Card CSCS course is for those who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry as a member of the workforce to help them understand the potential hazards that they face at work on site. Assessment
Assessment will be by multiple-choice question paper at the end of the course. Learners are also expected to actively participate during the course. The examination paper consists of 25 multiple-choice questions selected by CITB, 20 questions are worth one mark each and 5 are worth two marks each. The examination pass mark is 83% (25 out of 30). Length of Course
This is a one-day course. Delegates are required to complete the full day (7.5 hours) to be eligible for certification. The HSA course in Stoke on Trent is the first step towards a CSCS Labourers Card (Green Card) and to the progressive CITB Site Safety Plus courses. Our courses range from operative training, Supervisor, Site Manager and Director Health and Safety courses. Successful completion of CITB Site Safety Plus (Health and Safety Awareness Level 1) course can be used as a prerequisite for the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB): Operative, health, safety and environment touch screen test, or just as repeat refresher training.

You Can Do It .Training

Citb

CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Health & Safety

Cscs Card

This CITB HSA course highlights potential hazards when on a construction site.

CITB Health & Safety Awareness (On-Site)

Tewkesbury

NPORS Lift Supervisor Training
The aim of the NPORS Lift Supervisor Training is to Provide candidates with underpinning knowledge to allow them to understand the role and responsibility of the Lift Supervisor. As a result of the Lift Supervisor Course, and following successful completion of the NPORS Crane Supervisor training candidates will be able to understand and follow safe systems of work for lifting operations. This Lift supervisor course is for 3 days and can be completed at your site or ours.
It is important that all delegates have a good understanding of spoken and written English for NPORS Crane Supervisor Training.



NPORS Lift Supervisor Experienced Test
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NPORS Lift Supervisor Experienced Worker Test is for operators who have received some form of Lift Supervisor Course in the past or alternatively has been working with Lifting equipment, like cranes, Excavators or Telehandlers for a number of years. If you are unsure if you qualify to go down the Lift Supervisor experienced test route please contact our team to discuss this in more detail. Discounts are available for multiple Lift Supervisor Course bookings
There are two parts to the lift supervisor test, a theory section comprised of 25 questions and a practical session, however Lift Supervisor training revision notes will be sent once the test has been booked. It is important that all delegates have a good understanding of spoken and written English for NPORS Crane Supervisor Training



Crane Supervisor Course Summary: Leading Safe and Efficient Lifting Operations
Introduction
Ever wonder who keeps construction sites and warehouses running smoothly and safely? That’s where lift supervisors come in. They’re the unsung heroes ensuring everything moves like clockwork. And when it comes to proving you’re the best in the biz, NPORS certification is your golden ticket. It’s not just a piece of paper; it’s your passport to climbing the career ladder. Choose our Lifting Supervisor Course Today.
Why Choose Our NPORS Lift Supervisor Training?
What makes our training stand out with our Lifting Supervisor Course? Imagine learning from folks who’ve been in the trenches, in training grounds that feel like the real deal, and schedules that bend to your life, not the other way around. We’re not about boring lectures; we’re about getting your hands dirty.
Who Should Attend Lift Supervisor Training?
Are you the go-to person when things need to get done? Whether you’re starting out or looking to step up, if you’re in the world of construction or logistics, this Lifting Supervisor Course is for you. It’s tailored for those who like to keep things moving, safely and efficiently.
Course Objectives:
1. Understanding Regulatory Requirements:
Familiarise participants with relevant regulations and industry standards governing crane operations, LOLER.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices for safe lifting operations, BS7121.
2. Roles and Responsibilities of a Crane Lift Supervisor:
Define the roles and responsibilities of a Lift supervisor within the context of lifting operations.
Highlight the importance of effective communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
3. Crane Safety Procedures:
Provide an overview of crane safety procedures, including pre-operational checks, equipment inspection, and maintenance.
Emphasize the importance of hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
4. Lifting Plan Development:
Guide participants in the understanding of the lifting plans tailored to specific lifting tasks and site conditions created by the Appointed Person(AP).
Address factors such as load weight, size, shape, centre of gravity, and environmental considerations.
5. Site Safety and Hazard Awareness:
Enhance participants’ awareness of potential hazards in the lifting environment, such as overhead power lines, unstable ground, and confined spaces.
Implement effective measures to mitigate risks and ensure a safe working environment.
6. Communication and Coordination:
Stress the importance of clear and effective communication between crane operators, riggers, signallers, and other personnel involved in lifting operations.
Provide guidance on establishing communication protocols, using standardized hand signals, and conducting pre-lift briefings.
7. Emergency Response and Crisis Management:
Equip participants with the skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies and crisis situations during lifting operations.
Implement emergency procedures, evacuation protocols, and contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure personnel safety.
8. Practical Exercises and Case Studies:
Provide hands-on lift supervisor training opportunities for participants to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.
Analyse real-life case studies to identify lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement in crane supervision.
Learning Outcomes
By the end, you’ll be a pro at keeping sites safe, managing lifts, and leading teams. You’ll walk away not just with knowledge, but with practical skills that meet and beat industry standards. It’s about making you the go to lift supervisor everyone wants on their team.
Course Logistics
Ready to jump in? We’ve got training spots across the UK, with dates and times that fit your life. Signing up is a breeze, and we’ll guide you through any paperwork or prerequisites. It’s all about making it easy for you to get started.
Conclusion:
A crane supervisor course aims to empower participants with the expertise and confidence to lead safe and efficient lifting operations on construction sites. By focusing on regulatory compliance, safety procedures, lifting plan development, hazard awareness, communication, and practical training, the course prepares crane supervisors to fulfil their roles effectively and ensure the well-being of all personnel involved in lifting activities. Investing in crane supervisor training is essential for promoting a culture of safety, minimising risks, and achieving excellence in crane operations management.






Crane Supervisor Training Available 7 days a week to suit your business requirements.
VPT have a team of friendly and approachable instructors, who importantly have a wealth of knowledge of lifting supervision and the construction industry
We have our own training centre conveniently located close to the M5 junction 9, In Tewkesbury. With its own purpose-built practical training area to simulate an actual working environment for the supervisor course.
Our Lift Supervisor training and test packages are priced to be competitive. Discounts are available for multiple bookings
We can send a fully qualified NPORS supervisor Tester to your site nationwide, for instance to reduce the amount of time away from work

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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Lift Supervisor Training?
Lift Supervisor Training is a specialised course designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to supervise lifting operations safely and efficiently. This training typically covers topics such as planning lifts, managing lifting equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
2. Who should attend The Lifting Supervisor Course?
This training is ideal for individuals responsible for overseeing lifting operations on construction sites, in warehouses, or any environment where lifting equipment like cranes are used. It’s particularly beneficial for site supervisors, managers, and anyone involved in the planning and execution of lifting operations to attend the NPORS Lift supervisor Course.
3. What certifications are available through the Lift Supervisor Training?
Participants can obtain several Lift Supervisor certifications, including:
NPORS Traditional card: Valid for 5 years, widely accepted in various sectors.
NPORS card with CSCS logo: Recognised by major building contractors, with an initial RED trained operator card that can be upgraded to a BLUE competent operator card after completing relevant Crane Supervisor NVQ.
4. Is a health and safety test required for the NPORS Crane Supervisor Red operator card with the CSCS logo?
Yes, to qualify for this card, you must have completed the CSCS operatives health and safety test within the last two years.
5 . How long is the certification valid, and what is the renewal process?
The NPORS Traditional card is valid for 5 years. The NPORS card with the CSCS logo’s RED trained operator card is valid for 2 years, after which it can be upgraded to a BLUE competent Crane Supervisor operator card upon completion of relevant NVQs. The renewal process typically involves undergoing a refresher course or assessment to ensure continued competence.




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Lift Supervisor

Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

NPORS

Lifting & Handling

Lifting Operations

NPORS Lift Supervisor Training

General admission

<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Site Management Safety Training Scheme, or the SMSTS course, is a 5 day course provided by our tutors to over a thousand people every year. This course is ideal for those in any role of responsibility within the construction industry, or for anyone looking to become a site manager in the future. The Site Management Safety Training Scheme is strongly regarded as one of the best available and provides you with a thorough health and safety training background within the current legal guidelines.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Construction site managers and supervisors have a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of their fellow workers and the public. Not only are there laws and regulations to adhere to, there is a moral duty to do all that is possible to prevent accidents and injuries onsite. Therefore proper training is a necessity and a requirement. Attending SMSTS courses can show you comply with the laws and prepare you to manage a safe site at all times.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">SMSTS Course Breakdown</h3><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">When studying SMSTS courses you will be taught how to work and manage following the regulations stipulated by the Health and Safety at Work Act. Some of the areas which are covered during the five day SMSTS training course include:</p><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">SITE SET UP</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">RISK ASSESSMENTS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">METHOD STATEMENTS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">SCAFFOLDING</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">EXCAVATIONS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">SCAFFOLDING</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">DEMOLITION</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">CONFINED SPACES</li></ul></div><h1 style="color: rgb(108, 108, 110); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(108, 108, 110);"></h1><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You will be required to attend all five days of the course in order to be awarded the Site Management Safety Training Scheme qualification. During 5-day SMSTS courses delegates will need to show understanding of the main elements and pass the core exercises. At the end of the training you will be required to sit a final examination, passing the exam will mean you qualify for the SMSTS certificate which is then valid for five years.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">Staying In Date</h3><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">After the five years it is necessary to return for a two day SMSTS Refresher course to make sure you are still up to date with the latest health and safety regulations. By passing and maintaining your Site Management Safety Training Scheme training you are able to prove that you are complying with the demands and laws regarding construction health and safety.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5 day SMSTS courses are considered to be an indication of the competence of a Site Manger according to the Approved Code of Practice for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). The training is also ideal for Site Managers as well as:</p><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">PROPRIETORS OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">PROJECT MANAGERS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">SITE SUPERVISORS</li></ul></div><h1 style="color: rgb(108, 108, 110); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(108, 108, 110);"></h1><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It must be stressed to all course attendees the need to attend ALL sessions since without full attendance the examining body will not award the CITB SMSTS training Qualification &ndash; Construction Site Managers Safety Certificate.</p>

The Site Management Safety Training Scheme, or the SMSTS course, is a 5 day course provided by our tutors to over a thousand people every year. This course is ideal for those in any role of responsibility within the construction industry, or for anyone looking to become a site manager in the future. The Site Management Safety Training Scheme is strongly regarded as one of the best available and provides you with a thorough health and safety training background within the current legal guidelines.
Construction site managers and supervisors have a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of their fellow workers and the public. Not only are there laws and regulations to adhere to, there is a moral duty to do all that is possible to prevent accidents and injuries onsite. Therefore proper training is a necessity and a requirement. Attending SMSTS courses can show you comply with the laws and prepare you to manage a safe site at all times.
SMSTS Course Breakdown
When studying SMSTS courses you will be taught how to work and manage following the regulations stipulated by the Health and Safety at Work Act. Some of the areas which are covered during the five day SMSTS training course include:
SITE SET UP
RISK ASSESSMENTS
METHOD STATEMENTS
SCAFFOLDING
EXCAVATIONS
SCAFFOLDING
DEMOLITION
CONFINED SPACES

You will be required to attend all five days of the course in order to be awarded the Site Management Safety Training Scheme qualification. During 5-day SMSTS courses delegates will need to show understanding of the main elements and pass the core exercises. At the end of the training you will be required to sit a final examination, passing the exam will mean you qualify for the SMSTS certificate which is then valid for five years.
Staying In Date
After the five years it is necessary to return for a two day SMSTS Refresher course to make sure you are still up to date with the latest health and safety regulations. By passing and maintaining your Site Management Safety Training Scheme training you are able to prove that you are complying with the demands and laws regarding construction health and safety.
5 day SMSTS courses are considered to be an indication of the competence of a Site Manger according to the Approved Code of Practice for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). The training is also ideal for Site Managers as well as:
PROPRIETORS OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES
PROJECT MANAGERS
SITE SUPERVISORS

It must be stressed to all course attendees the need to attend ALL sessions since without full attendance the examining body will not award the CITB SMSTS training Qualification – Construction Site Managers Safety Certificate.

CITB SITE MANAGERS SAFETY TRAINING SCHEME

<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div itemprop="text" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The CITB SSSTS course is an accredited Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme for the construction site supervisor, these are generally referred to as SSSTS training courses.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The supervisors safety training scheme is now a requirement set out by the major contractors group for all supervisors who will be working on their sites. Construction skills and health and safety need to go hand in hand and made a priority to encourage improved work skills and reduced accidents and injuries.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">On the 2 day SSSTS training course the main focus will be on:</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">THE IMPORTANCE OF RISK ASSESSMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">THERE IS A FOCUS ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT CONTROL MEASURES ON SITE AND</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">HOW TO USE COMMUNICATION TO ENSURE THE SITE REMAINS SAFE FOR EVERYONE</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">MONITORING THE CONTROL MEASURES AND WORK ACTIVITIES</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">ENSURING THAT THE WORK IS CARRIED OUT CORRECTLY AND SAFELY</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Delegates attending CITB SSSTS courses and who successfully complete will receive a SSSTS certificate to show that they are able to help supervise in the construction industry and have understanding when it comes to health and safety in the work place. During the course the main topics of the syllabus are:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">THE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTS, REGULATIONS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">APPROVED CODES OF PRACTICE AND GUIDANCE NOTES</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGAL SYSTEM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">CAUSES, TYPES AND THE NUMBERS OF CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">RISK ASSESSMENTS IN ALL MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION CIRCUMSTANCES</li></ul><h3 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">The concise SSSTS courses will provide you with the skills to:</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">IDENTIFY PROBLEM AREAS FOUND IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE MONITORING</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">PERFORM RISK ASSESSMENTS AND RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF METHOD STATEMENTS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WAY THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS ARE STRUCTURED</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">LEARN SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM ON SITE INDUCTIONS, METHOD BRIEFS AND TOOLBOX TALKS</li></ul><h3 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">CITB SSSTS Courses at a Glance</h3><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The SSSTS training course is designed for first line mangers looking to continue or take on a supervisory role within the construction industry. The course takes place over two days and will teach health and safety skills needed to maintain a safe site.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">A thirty minute multiple choice examination will follow the training. Upon successful completion of the SSSTS training the candidate will be awarded with the CITB Site Supervisory Safety Training Certificate.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">Further Development</h3><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Successful candidates can go on to complete the 5 day site managers safety training scheme SMSTS course designed for site managers and supervisors.</p></div></section></div><aside style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section></aside>

The CITB SSSTS course is an accredited Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme for the construction site supervisor, these are generally referred to as SSSTS training courses.
The supervisors safety training scheme is now a requirement set out by the major contractors group for all supervisors who will be working on their sites. Construction skills and health and safety need to go hand in hand and made a priority to encourage improved work skills and reduced accidents and injuries.
On the 2 day SSSTS training course the main focus will be on:
THE IMPORTANCE OF RISK ASSESSMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
THERE IS A FOCUS ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT CONTROL MEASURES ON SITE AND
HOW TO USE COMMUNICATION TO ENSURE THE SITE REMAINS SAFE FOR EVERYONE
MONITORING THE CONTROL MEASURES AND WORK ACTIVITIES
ENSURING THAT THE WORK IS CARRIED OUT CORRECTLY AND SAFELY
Delegates attending CITB SSSTS courses and who successfully complete will receive a SSSTS certificate to show that they are able to help supervise in the construction industry and have understanding when it comes to health and safety in the work place. During the course the main topics of the syllabus are:
THE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTS, REGULATIONS
APPROVED CODES OF PRACTICE AND GUIDANCE NOTES
THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGAL SYSTEM
CAUSES, TYPES AND THE NUMBERS OF CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
RISK ASSESSMENTS IN ALL MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION CIRCUMSTANCES
The concise SSSTS courses will provide you with the skills to:
IDENTIFY PROBLEM AREAS FOUND IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE MONITORING
PERFORM RISK ASSESSMENTS AND RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF METHOD STATEMENTS
HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WAY THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS ARE STRUCTURED
LEARN SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM ON SITE INDUCTIONS, METHOD BRIEFS AND TOOLBOX TALKS
CITB SSSTS Courses at a Glance
The SSSTS training course is designed for first line mangers looking to continue or take on a supervisory role within the construction industry. The course takes place over two days and will teach health and safety skills needed to maintain a safe site.
A thirty minute multiple choice examination will follow the training. Upon successful completion of the SSSTS training the candidate will be awarded with the CITB Site Supervisory Safety Training Certificate.
Further Development
Successful candidates can go on to complete the 5 day site managers safety training scheme SMSTS course designed for site managers and supervisors.

SSSTS

CITB SITE SUPERVISORS SAFETY TRAINING SCHEME

<h2 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">SSSTS</h2><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The CITB SSSTS course is an accredited Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme for the construction site supervisor, these are generally referred to as SSSTS training courses.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The supervisors safety training scheme is now a requirement set out by the major contractors group for all supervisors who will be working on their sites. Construction skills and health and safety need to go hand in hand and made a priority to encourage improved work skills and reduced accidents and injuries.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">On the 2 day SSSTS training course the main focus will be on:</h3><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">THE IMPORTANCE OF RISK ASSESSMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">THERE IS A FOCUS ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT CONTROL MEASURES ON SITE AND</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">HOW TO USE COMMUNICATION TO ENSURE THE SITE REMAINS SAFE FOR EVERYONE</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">MONITORING THE CONTROL MEASURES AND WORK ACTIVITIES</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">ENSURING THAT THE WORK IS CARRIED OUT CORRECTLY AND SAFELY</li></ul></div><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Delegates attending CITB SSSTS courses and who successfully complete will receive a SSSTS certificate to show that they are able to help supervise in the construction industry and have understanding when it comes to health and safety in the work place. During the course the main topics of the syllabus are:</p><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">THE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTS, REGULATIONS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">APPROVED CODES OF PRACTICE AND GUIDANCE NOTES</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGAL SYSTEM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">CAUSES, TYPES AND THE NUMBERS OF CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">RISK ASSESSMENTS IN ALL MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION CIRCUMSTANCES</li></ul></div><h3 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">The concise SSSTS courses will provide you with the skills to:</h3><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">IDENTIFY PROBLEM AREAS FOUND IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE MONITORING</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">PERFORM RISK ASSESSMENTS AND RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF METHOD STATEMENTS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WAY THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS ARE STRUCTURED</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">LEARN SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM ON SITE INDUCTIONS, METHOD BRIEFS AND TOOLBOX TALKS</li></ul></div><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CITB SSSTS Courses at a Glance</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The SSSTS training course is designed for first line mangers looking to continue or take on a supervisory role within the construction industry. The course takes place over two days and will teach health and safety skills needed to maintain a safe site.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A thirty minute multiple choice examination will follow the training. Upon successful completion of the SSSTS training the candidate will be awarded with the CITB Site Supervisory Safety Training Certificate.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(44, 53, 61); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(44, 53, 61);">Further Development</h3><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Successful candidates can go on to complete the 5 day site managers safety training scheme SMSTS course designed for site managers and supervisors.</p>

SSSTS
The CITB SSSTS course is an accredited Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme for the construction site supervisor, these are generally referred to as SSSTS training courses.
The supervisors safety training scheme is now a requirement set out by the major contractors group for all supervisors who will be working on their sites. Construction skills and health and safety need to go hand in hand and made a priority to encourage improved work skills and reduced accidents and injuries.
On the 2 day SSSTS training course the main focus will be on:
THE IMPORTANCE OF RISK ASSESSMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
THERE IS A FOCUS ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT CONTROL MEASURES ON SITE AND
HOW TO USE COMMUNICATION TO ENSURE THE SITE REMAINS SAFE FOR EVERYONE
MONITORING THE CONTROL MEASURES AND WORK ACTIVITIES
ENSURING THAT THE WORK IS CARRIED OUT CORRECTLY AND SAFELY
Delegates attending CITB SSSTS courses and who successfully complete will receive a SSSTS certificate to show that they are able to help supervise in the construction industry and have understanding when it comes to health and safety in the work place. During the course the main topics of the syllabus are:
THE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTS, REGULATIONS
APPROVED CODES OF PRACTICE AND GUIDANCE NOTES
THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGAL SYSTEM
CAUSES, TYPES AND THE NUMBERS OF CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
RISK ASSESSMENTS IN ALL MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION CIRCUMSTANCES
The concise SSSTS courses will provide you with the skills to:
IDENTIFY PROBLEM AREAS FOUND IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE MONITORING
PERFORM RISK ASSESSMENTS AND RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF METHOD STATEMENTS
HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WAY THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS ARE STRUCTURED
LEARN SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM ON SITE INDUCTIONS, METHOD BRIEFS AND TOOLBOX TALKS
CITB SSSTS Courses at a Glance
The SSSTS training course is designed for first line mangers looking to continue or take on a supervisory role within the construction industry. The course takes place over two days and will teach health and safety skills needed to maintain a safe site.
A thirty minute multiple choice examination will follow the training. Upon successful completion of the SSSTS training the candidate will be awarded with the CITB Site Supervisory Safety Training Certificate.
Further Development
Successful candidates can go on to complete the 5 day site managers safety training scheme SMSTS course designed for site managers and supervisors.

CITB SITE SUPERVISORS SAFETY TRAINING SCHEME REFRESHER

NPORS Appointed Person Course or Training
NPORS Appointed Person Lifting Operations Training is aimed at anyone who is required to plan safe systems of work using lifting equipment and to gain the NPORS Appointed Person operator card. The aim of the course is to provide candidates with underpinning knowledge to prepare them for the role and responsibility.
It is recommended that prior to attending this course individuals should have some experience of working with lifting equipment, especially mobile cranes.
It is important that all delegates have a good understanding of spoken and written English for the appointed person course.
NPORS is an approved CSCS Partner Card Scheme, firstly providing evidence that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications but more importantly for the safe operation of the appointed person. Furthermore, training criteria is based on the approved standards of the Construction leadership Council.




Experienced Appointed Person Test
For experienced Appointed Persons you must complete a 1 day refresher training course. For refresher training you must have held a certificate or card in the past




Appointed Person Course Duration:
Experienced Worker Test: 1 day refresher training, maximum of 6 candidates
Novice: 5 day’s training, maximum of 6 candidates
Location*: Tewkesbury or at our clients’ site nationwide
Mileage and accommodation charges may apply




Certification
NPORS
Traditional card – lasts for 5 years and is mainly accepted with housebuilders, utilities, port and marine as proof of competence OR
NPORS card with CSCS logo – accepted by all major building contractor’s. The initial card is the RED trained operator card which lasts for 2 years and can be upgraded to BLUE competent operator card further to completion of relevant NVQ.
CSCS Health & Safety Test
If you require the NPORS Appointed Person Red operator card with the CSCS logo on then you must have completed the operatives health and safety test within the last two years.
In house certificates: suitable as proof of operator competence accepted for insurance and HSE compliance.



The Appointed Person Course Includes:
This Appointed Person Course covers essential legislation, crane appreciation, lifting accessories, and planning lifting operations. It culminates in writing a risk assessment and method statement.

Legislation LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA.
Codes of practice BS7121.
Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations.
Crane appreciation, crane types, capabilities and limitations.
Duty charts.
Crane terminology.
Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories.
Crane stability/ground conditions.
Safe Load Indicators (SLI) and Safe Working Loads (SWL).
Lifting accessories.
Types of accessories and use.
Slinging techniques.
Down rating of accessories.
Sling angles.
Communications.
Planning a lifting operation.
Writing a risk assessment (end test).
Writing a method statement (end test).






Appointed Person Training Available 7 days a week to suit your business requirements.
VPT have a team of friendly and approachable instructors, who have a wealth of knowledge of lifting equipment and the construction industry
We have our own training centre conveniently located close to the M5 junction 9, In Tewkesbury. With its own purpose-built practical training area to simulate an actual working environment for the AP Course.
Our Appointed Person training and test packages are priced to be competitive. Discounts are available for multiple bookings
We can send a fully qualified NPORS Appointed Person Tester to your site nationwide, to reduce the amount of time away from work

Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the NPORS Appointed Person Lifting Operations Training?
This training is designed for individuals required to plan safe systems of work using lifting equipment. It provides the knowledge necessary to prepare for the role and responsibilities of an Appointed Person.
2. Who should take this course?
Anyone involved in planning and managing lifting operations, especially those with prior experience with lifting equipment, should take this course.
3. What does the course cover?
The course covers legislation, codes of practice, roles and responsibilities, types of cranes, duty charts, lifting accessories, risk assessment, and method statement preparation.
4. How long is the course?
The course duration is 5 days for novices and 1 day for experienced individuals seeking a refresher.
5. What certification do I receive upon completion?
Participants receive an NPORS Appointed Person operator card, valid for 5 years or an NPORS card with CSCS logo.
6. Are there any prerequisites?
Candidates should have a good understanding of English. For the NPORS card with CSCS logo, a CSCS Health & Safety test must have been completed within the last two years.

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The objective of the NPORS 360 Excavator Training courses is to deliver comprehensive theoretical and practical training, ensuring the safe utilisation of excavators. This course covers the proficient operation of both wheeled or tracked excavators, catering to potential Digger operators. Upon successfully completing the NPORS Excavator Training Course, participants will be awarded the red trained operator card or the NPORS Traditional card, signifying their competence in completing the 360 excavator courses. Book direct with Vally Plant Training Today.
This Novice 360 Excavator courses span five days and provides personalised 1 on 1 training, offering participants a focused and tailored learning experience to enhance their skills in excavator operation. Our price is structured to 1 on 1 training helping you to gain the Digger Driver Ticket

360 Excavator courses or testing can be carried out on your site Nationwide or our site in Gloucestershire



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NPORS Excavator Test is for operators who have been using the excavators in the workplace for a few years or that they have had some form of in-formal training in the past. If you are unsure if you qualify to go down the test route please contact our team to discuss this in more detail. If you book this route with us you will receive revision notes for the 25 questions. Discounts are available for multiple bookings
NPORS Lifting Operations, Excavator As A Crane is an add on to the excavator operator card to enable the operator to safely pick and carry underslung loads, you can add the excavator as a crane at the same time as your 360 Excavator Training
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360 Excavator Training Course: Mastering Operation, Safety, and Maintenance
360 Excavators are versatile and powerful pieces of machinery widely used in the construction industry for various tasks, from digging trenches to lifting heavy loads with the use of Quick Hitches and Tilt Rotators. However, operating an excavator requires more than just basic knowledge of its controls; it demands proficiency, safety consciousness, and a comprehensive understanding of its capabilities. In this detailed course outline, Vally Plant Training will delve into the essential content covered in an 360 Excavator training course, designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to operate, maintain, and safely manoeuvre excavators on construction sites.
If you’re keen on mastering the art of manoeuvring those heavy-duty machines, the 360 digger training at Vally Plant Training is just what you need. This course is designed to transform you into a pro at operating 360-degree excavators, making you adept at a variety of tasks, from digging to precision handling. The program is tailored to cater to both beginners and experienced operators, ensuring that everyone walks away with valuable skills. For newcomers, there’s an extensive 5-day hands-on 360 digger training where you’ll be immersed in learning the ins and outs of these massive machines, ensuring you get ample time to practice and perfect your technique. The 360 excavator courses for a Novice are 1 on 1 training, this will give you 100% of available time on the excavator learning more than the basics to enable you to pass the NPORS 360 excavator training course first time.
Introduction to 360 Excavator Training
All Health and safety legislations covered
Overview of excavator types and configurations
Components and anatomy of an excavator
Understanding hydraulic systems and controls
360 Excavator courses Safety Procedures
Importance of safety in excavator operation
Pre-operation inspection checklist
Safe entry and exit procedures
Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Emergency shutdown procedures
360 Excavator Operation Basics
Starting and shutting down procedures
Familiarisation with controls: joysticks, pedals, and switches
Basic manoeuvres: moving forward, backward, turning, and slewing
Operating the boom, arm, and bucket controls
Operate Quick Hitches and Tilt Rotators if fitted
Understanding machine stability and centre of gravity
Excavation Techniques
Digging trenches and excavating foundations
Sloping and benching techniques for safe excavation
Loading dumper trucks and stockpiling materials
Precision excavation for utilities and pipelines
Lifting and Rigging: Excavator as a crane
Overview of Excavator lifting capacities and load charts
Selecting appropriate lifting attachments
Rigging techniques: using hooks, slings, and chains
Safe lifting practices and procedures
Excavator Maintenance
Importance of regular maintenance for optimal performance
Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks
Lubrication and greasing points
Troubleshooting common issues and repairs
Site Safety and Hazard Awareness
Identifying and mitigating hazards on construction sites
Understanding underground utilities and potential hazards
Working safely near power lines and other overhead obstructions
Site-specific safety protocols and regulations
Practical Hands-On Training
Practical exercises in operating an excavator under supervision
Manoeuvring in various terrain conditions
Excavation tasks: digging trenches, loading trucks, etc.
Lifting and rigging exercises with simulated loads
NPORS Assessment and Certification
Written examination to assess theoretical knowledge
Practical assessment of excavator operation skills
Certification upon successful completion of the Excavator Course
Excavator Variations
Micro Excavator up to 1Tons:
Excavator Below 10T
Excavator above and below 10T
Wheeled Or Tracked
180 excavator (3CX)
Lifting Operations (additional)
Quick Hitch Training




Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is 360 excavator operator training, and why is it necessary?
360 Excavator training provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to safely and efficiently operate excavators, heavy machinery used in construction, mining, and other industries. It’s essential for ensuring the safety of operators, preventing accidents, and maximising productivity on job sites. All Vally Plant Trainings Excavator Novice courses are 1 on 1 training helping you to gain the digger driver ticket
2. Who should undergo 360 excavator operator training?
Anyone who operates or intends to operate excavators should undergo proper excavator training. This includes construction workers, heavy equipment operators, site supervisors, and contractors. Training is also valuable for individuals seeking employment in industries where excavators are commonly used.
3. What topics are covered in excavator 360 course programs?
Excavator training programs typically cover a range of topics, including equipment familiarisation, safety procedures, pre-operation inspection, proper operation techniques, trenching and excavation techniques, site hazards identification, and emergency procedures. Our Training programs include hands-on practical training.
4. How long does excavator 360 course take?
The duration of excavator training programs can vary depending on factors such as the level of experience of the participants and the depth of the curriculum. Basic training courses may last anywhere from a few days to 2 weeks. Vally Plant Training can also offer shorter refresher courses for experienced Excavator operators. Contact Vally Plant Training For more information
5. Is 360 excavator training Courses mandatory?
While excavator training may not be legally mandated,, many employers require operators to undergo 360 Excavator Training as part of their occupational health and safety policies. Additionally, regulatory bodies and industry associations often recommend or require training certification for operating heavy machinery like excavators on site.
6. Where can I find reputable excavator training courses?
Reputable 360 excavator training courses are offered by a variety of sources, including vocational schools, community colleges, private training providers, and equipment manufacturers. It’s important to choose a program that is accredited, led by experienced instructors, and covers relevant industry standards and regulations. Additionally, employers may offer in-house training or provide recommendations for external training providers. Call Vally Plant Training for all reputable training including 360 excavator training.
How much does a 360 excavator driver earn?A 360 excavator driver earns Approximately between £24,000 and £40,000 pa. This will depend on things like competence, qualifications, skills, and the amount of work you have completed over the years. holding the NPORS Excavator Operator card will give you a better chance of work.How To Apply For 360 Excavator TrainingIf you want to apply for the 360 excavator Training courses in Gloucestershire then please use our contact form to enquire about our excavator courses. Contact us to find more about the other courses that we offer, and any special offers we have running each month. Please give us as much information as possible about the course, like, is this the first time on the machine or have you had previous certification on the plant..






360 Excavator Training Courses Available 7 days a week to suit your business requirements.
VPT have a team of friendly and approachable instructors, who have a wealth of knowledge of the excavator and the Construction & Agricultural industry
We have our own training centre conveniently located close to the M5 junction 9, In Tewkesbury. With its own purpose-built Excavator practical training area to simulate an actual working environment.
Our 360 Excavator Training Courses and test packages are priced to be competitive. Discounts are available for multiple bookings
We can send a fully qualified NPORS Excavator assessor to your site nationwide, to reduce the amount of time away from work to complete the 360 Excavator Training or travel to Vally Plant Training’s Facility in Gloucestershire.
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Polish your abilities with our dedicated Lift Supervision Training, Slinger Signaller Training, Telehandler Training, Cat & Genny Training, Plant Loader Securer, Ride-On Road Roller, Abrasive Wheel Training, Lorry Loader Training and Scissor Lift Training sessions. Learn the safe and effective operation of these vital machines, crucial for construction and maintenance tasks. Elevate your skills and career prospects by enrolling in our comprehensive courses today.






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