TWCTC Training (CITB) - Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training

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.

The course gives emphasis throughout to the importance of communication, co-ordination, co-operation and competency (the '4Cs'), risk management, safety and business relations.

Allowing the Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) to:

• Understand the need for and duties of a Temporary Works Co-ordinator
• Understand the role of others
• Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of BS5975 in respect of this role

Temporary works are usually safety and business-critical and require careful co-ordination. An accepted way of achieving this is through the adoption of the management process outlined in BS5975 which introduces the Temporary Works Co-ordinator as a key figure. 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.

This course is not a temporary works awareness course. It is only concerned with the process of co-ordination of temporary works, commonly expressed through the role of the Temporary Works Co-ordinator. Attendance does not confer competency as a Temporary Works Co-ordinator; this comes from a mixture of education, training and experience and should be judged by an appropriate senior individual, usually referred to as the Designated Individual (DI). Training is considered an essential element of Temporary Works Co-ordinator competence

Prerequisites

Candidates must have experience of responsibility in managing all forms of temporary works as well as a good understanding of both written and spoken English.

CITB strongly recommends that any company or individual who holds the position of Temporary Works Co-Ordinator should have access to the BS 5975. This will help them to revise of the Site Safety Plus End test.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for those involved in the management of all forms of temporary works.

Course Benefits

The course is designed to give candidates a thorough knowledge of the role of a temporary works co-ordinator, and to give confidence to senior management and those who engage with contractors that they have reached an assessed standard of knowledge.

Certification

Attendees who successfully complete the course will be awarded a CITB Skills Awards Site Safety Plus certificate.