SSSTS
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Popular The standard supervisor course for UK construction. Covers what a supervisor is responsible for on site and how to deal with it day to day.
Delivery Classroom / Online Locations Dates available across the UK Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) SMSTS
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Popular The management-level course for site managers, project managers and agents running construction work in the UK.
Duration 5 days (also available split across weeks)
Delivery Classroom / Online Locations Dates available across the UK Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Two-day refresher for managers holding a valid SMSTS certificate that is close to expiry.
Delivery Classroom / Online Locations Dates available across the UK SMSTS Refresher FAW
First Aid at Work (3 Day) Popular Full First Aid at Work qualification for nominated first aiders on construction sites.
Delivery Classroom / On-site Locations Dates available across the UK First Aid at Work (3 Day) EFAW
Emergency First Aid at Work (1 Day) One-day emergency first aid qualification, common on smaller sites and for additional cover.
Delivery Classroom / On-site Locations Dates available across the UK Emergency First Aid at Work (1 Day) IPAF
IPAF 3a & 3b (MEWP Operator) Popular Operator training for scissor lifts and boom lifts, with the IPAF PAL card on completion.
Duration 1–2 days depending on categories
Delivery Classroom / On-site Locations Dates available across the UK IPAF 3a & 3b (MEWP Operator) PASMA
PASMA Towers for Users Assembly, inspection, use and dismantling of mobile access towers.
Delivery Classroom / On-site Locations Dates available across the UK PASMA Towers for Users WAH
Working at Height Awareness Practical awareness of height risks, hierarchy of control and equipment selection on construction sites.
Duration Half day to 1 day
Delivery Classroom / On-site / E-learning Locations Dates available across the UK Working at Height Awareness Safe selection, mounting and use of abrasive wheels and cutting equipment.
Delivery Classroom / On-site / E-learning Locations Dates available across the UK Abrasive Wheels Practical manual handling for construction work, based on real site tasks rather than office examples.
Delivery Classroom / On-site / E-learning Locations Dates available across the UK Manual Handling FM
Fire Marshal / Fire Warden Training for nominated fire marshals covering site fire risk, extinguishers and evacuation.
Duration Half day to 1 day
Delivery Classroom / On-site Locations Dates available across the UK Fire Marshal / Fire Warden Category A awareness training for anyone who may disturb asbestos containing materials.
Delivery Classroom / On-site / E-learning Locations Dates available across the UK Asbestos Awareness Control of substances hazardous to health, applied to construction materials and site processes.
Delivery Classroom / Online / E-learning Locations Dates available across the UK COSHH Awareness Qualitative face fit testing for tight-fitting RPE, delivered on site for groups where possible.
Duration Approx. 20–30 minutes per person
Delivery On-site Locations Dates available across the UK Face Fit Testing MHA
Mental Health Awareness for Construction Awareness and first-responder training built for site teams, not office environments.
Duration Half day to 2 days depending on level
Delivery Classroom / Online / On-site Locations Dates available across the UK Mental Health Awareness for Construction TWC
Temporary Works Coordinator (TWCTC) CITB course covering the coordination of temporary works and the role's responsibilities.
Delivery Classroom / Online Locations Dates available across the UK Temporary Works Coordinator (TWCTC) CPCS / NPORS
CPCS & NPORS Plant Training Plant operator training and testing across common categories — excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers, lift supervisor and appointed person routes.
Duration Varies by category and experience
Delivery Classroom / On-site Locations Dates available across the UK CPCS & NPORS Plant Training AP
Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) Training for those planning lifting operations and taking the Appointed Person role.
Delivery Classroom Locations Dates available across the UK Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) For companies who want to deliver their own in-house toolbox talks and short courses properly.
Delivery Classroom / On-site Locations Dates available across the UK Train the Trainer NVQ support routes for supervisors, managers and trades working towards a competence card.
Duration Typically 6–12 months, assessment based
Delivery On-site Locations Dates available across the UK Construction NVQs 
