Site Safety Plus Guide 2026 Training Routes Explained

How to Choose the Right CITB Course for Your Career or CSCS Card

The CITB Site Safety Plus scheme provides the most recognised construction safety training pathway for workers, supervisors, managers and temporary works roles in the United Kingdom. If you are looking to enter the industry, move into supervision or take on full site management responsibilities in 2026, there is a specific CITB training route designed for you.

Target Zero trains thousands of delegates every year across the Site Safety Plus programme. In this guide we explain every major CITB course and help you choose the correct option for your career and CSCS goals using simple and clear guidance.

Entry Level for Labourers and New Workers

CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course

The entry point for new workers is the CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course. It is a one day training programme that teaches essential safety knowledge, common hazards, and how to work safely under supervision.

This course is commonly taken with the HS&E Operatives test to apply for the Labourer CSCS card.

Learn more or book:
CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course

This course suits individuals who are:

New to construction
Working under direct supervision
Taking first steps towards site based roles
Applying for the Labourer CSCS card

Once you gain experience, your next progression route is SSSTS for supervisory responsibilities.

Supervisor Route for Team Leaders

CITB SSSTS Course

The SSSTS Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme is for individuals managing small teams or overseeing tasks on behalf of site managers. The course covers legal duties, leadership, toolbox talks, risk assessments and communication.

Learn more or book:
CITB SSSTS Course

This course suits individuals who are:

Chargehands
Working gang leaders
Team leaders
Supervisors in training
Taking responsibility for small groups

SSSTS Refresher

SSSTS certificates last for five years and must be refreshed before expiry. The refresher updates legal knowledge and best practices to keep you compliant on site.

Learn more or book:
SSSTS Refresher Course

This course suits individuals who:

Previously completed SSSTS
Are maintaining supervisor status
Need renewal for site or employer requirements

Manager Route for Site Management Roles

CITB SMSTS Course

The SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Scheme is the recognised qualification for site managers, project managers and senior supervisory roles. The course covers CDM regulations, PUWER, LOLER, behavioural safety, welfare management, planning and legal accountability.

Learn more or book:
CITB SMSTS Course

This course suits individuals who are:

Current site managers
Assistant site managers
Project managers
Senior supervisors stepping up
Seeking higher responsibility on projects

SMSTS Refresher

SMSTS certificates also last five years and must be refreshed to maintain recognition and compliance. The refresher updates law, best practice and site management responsibilities.

Learn more or book:
CITB SMSTS Refresher Course

This course suits individuals who:

Previously completed SMSTS
Are responsible for site safety
Need to maintain compliance for clients or principal contractors

Temporary Works Training Route

Temporary Works Supervisor Course

Temporary Works Supervisor training covers the responsibilities of supervising temporary works activities such as scaffolding, formwork, falsework, propping and other temporary supports.

Learn more or book:
Temporary Works Supervisor Course

This course suits individuals who are:

Supervising temporary works tasks
Coordinating contractors and trades
Working directly with designers and engineers

Temporary Works Coordinator Course

Temporary Works Coordinator training prepares you to manage the overall temporary works process, including checking, design coordination and communication with principal contractors and designers.

Learn more or book:
Temporary Works Coordinator Course

This course suits individuals who are:

Coordinating temporary works systems
Communicating between design and site
Acting on behalf of the principal contractor
Responsible for authorising temporary works

Temporary Works Coordinator Refresher

Coordinators must stay current with regulation changes and industry standards, making refresher training essential.

Learn more or book:
Temporary Works Coordinator Refresher Course

This course suits individuals who:

Completed TWC previously
Need to update legal understanding
Must maintain compliance for ongoing roles

How to Choose The Right Path in 2026

If you are unsure which course is correct, use this quick guide:

Choose Health and Safety Awareness if you are
Starting out and need a Labourer CSCS card

Choose SSSTS if you are
A supervisor or chargehand managing small teams

Choose SSSTS Refresher if you are
Renewing your SSSTS certificate before expiry

Choose SMSTS if you are
Involved in planning, managing and monitoring site operations

Choose SMSTS Refresher if you are
Renewing your SMSTS certificate to maintain compliance

Choose Temporary Works Supervisor if you are
Supervising temporary works tasks or controlling activities on site

Choose Temporary Works Coordinator if you are
Managing the temporary works process for principal contractors

Choose Temporary Works Coordinator Refresher if you are
Maintaining your knowledge and certification for ongoing Coordinator roles

Why Target Zero for Site Safety Plus Training in 2026

Target Zero delivers CITB Site Safety Plus courses across the United Kingdom with online and classroom options, flexible schedules and experienced trainers. We support individuals, companies and large contractors in meeting legal and client driven safety requirements.

Delegates benefit from:

Industry recognised certification
Online and classroom options
Experienced construction trainers
Flexible booking and group rates
Fast certification turnaround
Support with CSCS and NVQ pathways

Ready to Book or Need Guidance

If you know the course you need, simply click the relevant link above to secure your place.

If you are unsure or need advice about CSCS cards, role requirements or progression, our team can guide you through the correct route.