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Excavation Support
Groundforce Shorcos equipment portfolio includes a full range of Trenching Equipment and Shoring Equipment including: Trench Boxes, Trench Sheets and Piles, light and heavy duty hydraulic bracing, hydraulic struts and other related products.
Piling Equipment
Piling Equipment
Supplying Piling equipment nationwide, we strive ourselves on customer service and product quality. Our ranges include EMVs, Larssen Sheet Piles and more
Pipe Stoppers
Pipe Testing & Flow Control
Stopper Specialists supply pipe stoppers and pressure testing equipment to the construction, civil engineering and utility industries; offering an unrivalled portfolio of products for a variety of tasks from blanking off vessels to pressure testing pipelines.
Temporary Bridges
Temporary Bridging
Groundforce Bridge is the temporary bridge hire division of Groundforce. Our temporary bridge structures cater for the construction, transmission, rail and events sectors.
Training
Excavation Support Training
Groundforce Training Services offer a wide range of courses primarily for those working in utilities, construction and civil engineering. From short duration health and safety awareness to more complex or specialist safety consultancy solutions.
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Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Courses

Our CITB Courses

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) was set up to build a safe, professional and fully qualified construction industry in the UK. The CITB Site Safety Plus (SSP) courses are designed to give everyone from operative to senior manager the skills they need to progress through the industry. There are a range of courses, which are available Face to Face through classroom learning or via video conferencing remote delivery.

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course

The CITB - Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course assists managers, supervisors, agents and contractors who have the responsibility for managing and coordinating all forms of temporary works.

Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC)

The CITB - Temporary Works, Supervisor Training Course assists managers, supervisors, agents and contractors who have the responsibility for supervising all forms of temporary works.

CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)

The CITB – Site Environmental Safety Training Scheme is an industry recognised Site Safety Plus (SSP) qualification designed to provide individuals with an introduction to environmental issues on construction sites.

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

The CITB – Site Management Safety Training Scheme is an industry recognised Site Safety Plus (SSP) qualification designed to provide individuals with an understanding, relevant to work activities, of their legal responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare and environment.

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Refresher

The CITB – Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher is an industry recognised Site Safety Plus (SSP) qualification designed for those holding an in-date SMSTS qualification.

CITB Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

Designed for those who are about to take on, or already have, supervisory responsibilities, it's an ideal foundation for junior managers wanting to develop a basic understanding of their health and safety duties and responsibilities in construction work.

CITB Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher

The CITB – Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme Refresher is a one-day refresher of the full Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course.

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course REFRESHER (TWCTC-R)

The CITB - Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course REFRESHER (TWCTC-R) course is available to individuals who have successfully completed a CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training Coordinator (TWCTC) or a TWCTC Refresher within the last 5 years.

CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA)

The CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) course is designed for those who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry as a member of the workforce. The training helps individuals understand the potential hazards that they could come up against whilst being at work on-site. The course aims to provide an adequate summary of health and safety, welfare, and environmental health and safety issues faced by those within industry.

FAQs

What CITB courses does Groundforce Training provide?

Groundforce Training offers a range of CITB courses for construction managers, supervisors and site operatives. These include:

Temporary Works: Temporary Works Coordinator and Temporary Works Supervisor courses, including refresher training.

Site safety and management: SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) and its refresher course, as well as SSSTS (Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme) and its refresher course.

Health, safety and environmental awareness: Courses such as SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme) and HSA (Health & Safety Awareness).

Who needs a CITB Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor course?

These courses are suitable for people responsible for managing, supervising, inspecting, or coordinating temporary works on construction sites.

This can include engineers, project managers, site managers, supervisors and other site personnel working with temporary works such as trench shoring, scaffolding and structural supports.

What is the difference between SMSTS and SSSTS?

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is aimed at site managers, project managers and other senior personnel responsible for managing health and safety across a construction site.

SSSTS (Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme) is aimed at supervisors and team leaders who are responsible for managing health and safety as part of their day-to-day role on site.

How long are CITB site safety courses valid for?

SMSTS and SSSTS qualifications are generally valid for five years. After that, delegates must complete the relevant refresher course to keep their qualification up to date.