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Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

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Duration: 2 days

Minimum Numbers: 5 (Individuals can be booked onto our remote open course schedule)

Maximum Numbers: 20 classroom / 12 remote

Location: Closed Course Delivered on-site nationwide, Closed course delivered remotely or our Open Course schedule that can be booked for individuals remotely

Cost: Per person - Price on calling

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Accreditation: CITB Site Safety Plus

CITB Short Course Grant Code: Automatic - Tier 2: £140 per person

  • CITB Short Course Grant Eligible
  • CITB Skills & Training Fund Eligible
  • CITB Employer Networks Eligible

Temporary Works Coordinator - TWC

Course Information

Those responsible for managing all forms of temporary works require the knowledge to be able to develop their skills and knowledge in risk management procedures.

This training course is to give confidence to those responsible for monitoring and managing temporary works to ensure management systems are suitable and sufficient when undertaking temporary works on a project. It identifies and covers the risk and safety management processes outlined in the temporary works code of practice (BS 5975).

The two-day Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) training course is designed to assist those on site who have responsibility for managing all forms of temporary works and will provide you with up-to-date training on the procedures to be followed to mitigate risk during the planning, installation, maintenance, use, and dismantling of temporary works in construction.

Please note: This course alone does not prove competency as a Temporary Works Coordinator. This comes from a mixture of skills, knowledge, training, and experience and should be judged by an appropriate individual.
Entry Requirements
As a training provider, it is our responsibility to determine whether a learner is appropriate to attend the course. Learners will need to complete an Accreditation of prior experiential learning form (APEL) before attending the course.
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How is this course Delivered?

This course can be delivered in the following ways:

In-house classroom  - a dedicated course dedicated for the employer for a group of their employees to attend at their preferred location (per person charge)

Our in-house, classroom-based courses are conducted at our fully equipped training venue in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. This location offers a professional, accessible environment, complete with disabled parking and accessible facilities to ensure a comfortable experience for all participants.

Both individuals and companies can book courses through our website or by calling us directly. With flexible scheduling options, it’s easy to find a session that suits your needs.

Each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on exercises. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application. Our Mansfield venue is designed to support a positive and inclusive learning experience for everyone.

Remote open course – individuals booked on our open course schedule

Remote closed course – a dedicated course dedicated for the employer for a group of their employees to attend the same dates (per person charge)

Our open courses are delivered remotely, allowing participants to join from anywhere in the country without needing to travel to a physical venue. This flexible course delivery is ideal for individuals and teams looking to gain skills in a convenient, accessible way.

Both individuals and companies can easily book courses through our website or by calling us directly. Whether you're joining solo or registering multiple team members, our bookings team members ensures a streamlined booking process and a hassle-free experience.

Each course session combines interactive lessons with opportunities for real-time questions and discussions, making it engaging and informative. With expert instructors guiding the way, participants benefit from professional insights and practical knowledge tailored to real-world applications.

What are the requirements?

CITB Courses can now be taken remotely allowing for candidates to undertake training online by working with their tutor in an online meeting in the same way they would in a classroom setting. CITB has also introduced remote courses where candidates can take training courses on their own using online resources.

  • Laptop or Computer – With camera function as you must be clearly visible to the tutor throughout the course

  • Your device requires a microphone and speakers to enable interaction between you, the tutor and other delegates

  • Access to reliable internet is an essential requirement and is the responsibility of each attendee

  • Email address and access to receive course materials and exam

  • Photographic ID – Drivers license/Passport etc.

  • Be able to access “Zoom Cloud Meetings” or "Microsoft Teams" (link to the meeting will be provided by the centre)

  • You must complete and return the delegate information form prior to course attendance

  • Electronic CITB mandatory publications will be emailed prior to the course. Hardcopies maybe available upon request (please enquire at the booking stage)

Temporary Works Coordinator - TWC Course Aims

The course will cover 5 modules of temporary works risk management to assist you through the planning, design, and implementation stages. This will include identifying temporary works, preparing design briefs, establishing design check categories, risk classification, permits, temporary works registers, design check certification, and experience checks. All this encompasses the role of Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC).

• Module 1: What are temporary works?
• Module 2: The history of temporary works
• Module 3: Who is involved with temporary works?
• Module 4: Planning temporary works
• Module 5: Managing the construction, erection and dismantling of temporary works

This course is endorsed by the Temporary Works Forum and the HSE and will enable learners to develop an understanding of the following topics:
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Understand the need for and duties of a Temporary Works Co-ordinator
  • Understand other key roles involved in temporary works
  • Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of BS5975 in respect of this role
  • Other legislation and guidance that interact with temporary works
  • Understand the need for risk management.
  • The importance of the 4Cs: communication, co-ordination, co-operation and competence

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

As an entry requirement, learners should fill out and submit the form linked below:

APEL Form

Learners should also have a working knowledge of current health and safety legislation. Those who have attended and passed a Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course will have gained the knowledge to meet the expectations of the course, but it’s not a mandatory requirement to have achieved the SMSTS to be able to attend this course.

Yes, there is a one-day refresher course accredited through CITB. To be able to attend a refresher course, you must have completed a two-day temporary works coordinator training course (TWC) or temporary works coordinator refresher (TWC-R) within the last 5 years and hold a valid certificate.

Yes, there is a mandatory end-of-course exam, plus you will be required to complete the mandatory exercises and learner personal review. The tutor will also have to review your involvement during the course to ensure a full understanding of the temporary works management procedures.

Yes, you will receive a course workbook, which will provide you with all the details of temporary works management, including example templates of control documentation used in the management of temporary works. This is sent with your course registration information once you register for the course.

This training does not guarantee competence; we will provide you with the knowledge to be able to manage temporary works, but competence relies on skills, knowledge, and experience. Experience is gained over time in the position of coordinator; you should be supervised by an experienced person while undertaking these duties until relevant industry experience is achieved.

Yes, the course will cover the requirements from the perspective of the principal contractor (PC) or subcontractor.

This course can be done online from the comfort of any location, but it does rely on a reliable Wi-Fi connection. It is also recommended that the course be accessed remotely using a laptop and not a tablet or phone.

This course can also be taken in a classroom. Workforce Skills Support can also offer dedicated courses to customers at their own business premises or location of choice (nationwide).

Both types of course delivery will be presented by one of our highly qualified health and safety tutors, who will provide full support throughout the course.

5 years, to keep your certification valid, you will have to attend a 1-day refresher course before your current certificate expires. If your certificate has expired, you will be required to attend the full 2-day temporary works coordinator training course again.

Yes, CITB offers a free online training course, which is the Temporary Works General Awareness Training Course (TWGATC). This is a free-of-charge e-course that will be live on February 20, 2023, and can be accessed via the link below:

CITB e-Learning TWGATC

Our tutors must meet the CITB requirements and be registered with CITB to be able to deliver this course and the tutor must hold the following accreditations:

  • Be a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE/FICE)

or

  • Be a member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE/FIStructE)

or

  • Be a member of the Institution of Royal Engineers (InstRE)
  • Be registered with the Engineering Council

The Temporary Works Coordinator course is eligible for a Tier 2 Grant claim, this grant can only be claimed once per candidate per lifetime and the grant does not renew.

If dates are required for a classroom version of this course please contact us on 01623 287830 for availability.

Click here to find out more about the Grants that can be claimed for this course.

Click here to find out more about the Required Photographic ID.

Click here to find out more about the Booking Terms & Conditions.

The total qualification time for this course is 2 days.

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