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 BS5975:2019 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.
You can call our team on 0300 304 9080 for more information regarding our on-site and online training courses.
Course dates 2022 16 Feb 21 Mar 18 May 20 Jun 18 Jul 21 Sep 17 Oct 23 Nov
Course fees 2022 BSG Member – £226+VAT per delegate Non-Member – £280+VAT per delegate
Classroom set up The course will be run at BSG’s Training Centre based in Bristol. The classroom will be set up in strict accordance with government covid 19 guidelines which will include hand sanitising stations and floor graphics so that social distancing is maintained at all times during the course.
Course fees include course materials and certification. Fee quoted for members’ rates includes 20% discount. Call us on 0300 304 9080 to find out more and book your place today!
Remote learning (1 day)
2022 Remote learning: course dates and fees
Remote Learning Course Dates 2022
24 Jan 23 Feb 28 Mar 27 Apr 23 May 29 Jun 25 Jul 24 Aug 26 Sep 26 Oct 28 Nov 12 Dec
Course fees 2022
BSG Member – £215+VAT per delegate Non-Member – £267+VAT per delegate
Course fees include course materials and certification. Fee quoted for members’ rates includes 20% discount. Call us on 0300 304 9080 to find out more and book your place today!
This ‘Distance Learning’ 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
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.
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).
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. 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.
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