- CITB Temporary Works Supervisor (1 day)
- CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator (2 days)
- CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher
- CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) 2 days
- CITB Health and Safety Awareness
- CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Refresher (1 day)
- CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme
- CITB Achieving Behavioural Change
CITB Temporary Works Supervisor (1 day)
This one day course looks at the process of supervising temporary works, commonly expressed through the role of the Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS). This course is not a temporary works awareness course. It also focuses heavily on the BS5975:2008 A1:2011 standards.
The course has the support of a number of organisations: Temporary Works Forum, CECA, UKCG, HSE and FMB. The support of these organisations offers transferability of the course within industry.
Who is it for?
The Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC) is designed to assist anyone who has responsibility for supervising all forms of temporary works:
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Agents
- Personnel
What will you learn?
Temporary works are usually safety and business-critical and require careful supervision. An accepted way of achieving this is through the adoption of the management process outlined in BS5975 which introduces the Temporary Works Supervisor. This course explains the role and the overall management context within which it sits. High risk can occur on small as well as larger sites hence understanding the essentials of good safety risk management, as outlined in BS5975, is relevant for projects of all sizes.
The course gives emphasis throughout to the importance of communication, co-ordination, co-operation and competency (the ‘4Cs’), risk management, safety and business relations.
- The need for a temporary works policy and procedure
- The background to temporary works Codes of Practice and relevant regulations
- Awareness of the roles and responsibilities of the TWS and other parties identified in CDM Regulations 2015
- The importance of the design brief, approved drawings, specifications, risk assessments and method statements
- Recognise the different levels of risks associated with varying temporary works schemes
- The delegation process from the TWC. Inspections/Checks, hold points, load capacities and permissions
- The duties of various parties involved with temporary works including subcontractors
The role of the Principal Contractor in relation to the selection and appointment of Temporary Works Supervisors (TWS’s).
Course Dates
18 Sep Remote Learning
5 Oct Remote Learning
16 Nov Remote Learning
4 Dec Remote Learning
Course fees 2020
BSG Member – £205+VAT per delegate
Non-Member – £254+VAT per delegate
Course fees include course materials and certification. Fee quoted for members’ rates includes 20% discount.
Qualification
The issue of the CITB CSkills Awards Temporary Works Supervisor certificate will be awarded to those persons who successfully complete the TWSTC course including the compulsory final examination (72% pass grade). Delegates are also expected to be actively involved throughout the course.
Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date.
REMOTE LEARNING
This course will be run using the Zoom platform. Minimum requirements:
- Clear video and audio quality, to clearly see and hear the course content from your trainer
- Download Zoom onto your computer or smartphone
- Must be able to have a two-way communication, to ensure that courses remain interactive for you to ask questions
- Must have a webcam, to provide evidence of identity and always be visible throughout the duration
- A microphone is needed, to participate during the course and answer all examination questions
- For all courses you will ideally need at least two of the following so that you can be visible whilst completing the online end course exam – smart phone, laptop, tablet/iPad, desktop computer
- Delegates working in the same room must follow social distancing guidelines
- Use the following link for course joining instructions: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806
BSG is recognised as an ‘Accredited CITB Training provider’. Our CITB courses are monitored, professionally evaluated and approved by the CITB on a regular basis.
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