CITB Temporary Works Supervisor

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).

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.

2019 course dates

11 Nov 2019
16 Dec 2019

2020 course dates

13 Jan 2020
19 Feb 2020
9 Mar 2020
6 Apr 2020
4 May 2020
8 Jun 2020
13 Jul 2020
3 Aug 2020
7 Sep 2020
5 Oct 2020
9 Nov 2020
1 Dec 2020

Course fees

BSG Member – £215+VAT per delegate Non-Member – £255+VAT per delegate

Fee quoted for members’ rates includes 15% discount.

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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Course Venue

Our CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator courses are held at our training centre in Bristol, as well as other various locations around the UK. Visit our training venues page to find travel information for all of our course venues.

We can run this course at your organisation

If you have a group of 6 or more employees requiring training, we can run this course on a private basis, at a venue of your choice on a date that suits you. We can tailor the course to meet your needs and requirements. Contact us to find out more and get a bespoke quote.

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