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An Insight into TWCTC – CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course [Updated January 2025]

Home » An Insight into TWCTC – CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course [Updated January 2025]
an insight into TWCTC - citb temporary works coordinator training course

Who is this course for?

TWCTC has been designed to assist those within the construction industry responsible for managing all forms of temporary works, either as the main contractor or sub-contractor on a construction project. This includes but is not limited to, Scaffolds (Towers, System Scaffolds, Designed systems), Formwork, Falsework, excavation support, propping, façade retention and plant operations etc.

Why do I need this?

The course is supported by several organisations, including the Temporary Works Forum, CECA, Build UK, HSE and the Federation of Master Builders. Temporary Works are safety and business-critical and will require careful coordination to mitigate the risks faced within the construction sector, this course will provide the necessary knowledge to attendees on industry good practices for risk and safety management as outlined in BS 5975 (code of practice for temporary works and permissible stress design for falsework).

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the duties of the TWC and Other Roles:
    • Designated Individual (DI)
    • Permanent Works Designer (PWD)
    • Temporary Works Designer (TWD)
    • Temporary Works Designer Checker (TWDC)
    • Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)
  • Have a detailed Knowledge and understanding of BS 5975 (Code of Practice for Temporary Works)
  • Understand how to manage risk
  • Implement the 4C’s effectively (Communication, Coordination, Cooperation and Competence)

Where is this course held?

This course can be held in a classroom where we can offer dedicated courses to the organisation based at a venue of your choice, or we have scheduled courses for individual bookings.

We also deliver these courses remotely via the Zoom iCloud meetings platform. No account is required to undertake this course delivery method, and assistance can be provided to support you. This is still an interactive way of learning the necessary information in order to support this role with one of our highly specialised tutors. We can offer dedicated courses to the organisation based at a venue of your choice, or we have scheduled courses for individual bookings.

How long does the Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course take to complete?

The course is held over two days (A total of 14 hours)

Will I be issued a certificate upon successful TWCTC completion?

Yes. On successful completion, the learner will receive an accredited digital CITB certificate. A proof of pass letter can be immediately provided if required upon receipt of the course results from the trainer.

How long is the TWCTC certificate valid?

The certificate is valid for 5 years. There is no refresher at this stage so you’re just required to retake the course. Although CITB is looking at providing a refresher course for TWCTC towards the end of 2022, we will keep you posted.

Are there any entry requirements for TWCTC?

There are no formal entry requirements. However, delegates should hold or are about to have the role of TWC.

Is there a CITB levy completion grant attached to this course?

Yes! There is a £140 grant attached to this course per delegate. As an ATO, we’d automatically claim this on your behalf.

Is there a progression for this course?

There are numerous progression courses that could be undertaken to assist you or your organisation with development within a management role and include:

  • NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety Practice
  • NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management
  • NVQ Level 6 Construction Contracting Operations Management
  • NVQ Level 6 Senior Site Inspection

What is the NVQ L6 Occupational Health and Safety Practice

The Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety practice has been designed for people responsible for workplace health and safety. This is for health and safety professionals who produce and maintain health and safety management systems within the organisation, this can assist you in achieving grad IOSH membership and CSCS Black Card.

What is the NVQ L6 Construction Site Management

The Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Construction Site Management has been designed for people who are responsible for the day-to-day management of construction sites and implementing their organisational systems. This can boost their careers by becoming a Chartered Member (MCIOB) of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and also achieving the CSCS Black card. This qualification has 2 pathways,
which are:

  • Pathway 1: Building and Civil Engineering
  • Pathway 2: Demolition

What is the NVQ L6 Construction Contracting Operations Management

The Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Construction Contracting Operations Management has been designed for experienced managers in varying roles within the construction industry, which may not necessarily be site based, and this qualification has 5 pathways to meet your needs, This qualification can boost their careers by becoming a Chartered Member (MCIOB) of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and also achieve the CSCS Black card. The pathways include:

Pathway 1: Estimating
Pathway 2: Buying
Pathway 3: Planning
Pathway 4: Surveying
Pathway 5: General

What is the NVQ L6 Senior Site Inspection

The Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Senior Site Inspection is aimed at individuals working in a range of roles in construction and the built environment and is designed to assess occupational competence
in the workplace and monitoring project quality, this qualification can lead to a CSCS Black Card.

MCIOB Accreditation

Watch this video for further information on the Chartered Institute of Building, MCIOB!

What it means to be MCIOB

Management Courses

How is this NVQ delivered?

The Level 6 NVQ’s are completed by demonstrating your performance by providing documentary
evidence of you carrying out the role for the respective qualification. You will be allocated an
assessor who will help build your portfolio, giving you help and guidance throughout your
assessment. We will assist you in choosing the correct qualification that meets your job role.

Is there a CITB levy completion grant attached to these NVQ?

Yes! There is a £600 grant attached to this NVQ. As a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), we’d automatically claim this on your behalf. We will need you to sign a 3rd party consent form so we can act on your behalf.

Fully Funding Future Skills Training

CITB is providing 100% funding for a limited period from January through to end of March to test fully funding future skills training.

As a CITB Levy registered company, you can benefit from 100% funding for a limited time from January through to the end of March to fully fund future skills.

This covers training such as Leadership and Management, Digital Skills, Net Zero and Green Skills. Training must be completed by the 31st March in order to qualify for full funding. This includes the following NVQ’s if they are enrolled before the end of March (NVQ’s do not need to be completed by this date):

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

NET ZERO

Insulation

Waterproofing

Roofing

What you need to know:

  • Company must be up to date with the annual CITB levy return and any related payments
  • Company needs to be signed up to the CITB Employer Networks, if not already, your regional advisor will do this with you
  • This is simplified funding – there will be no CITB Short Qualification Grant on achievement of this qualification
  • If delegates leave before completing and you have no replacement, you will have to cover the cost of the qualification to reimburse the CITB
  • Delegates will need to be enrolled before 31st March 2025
  • The same eligibility rules apply as for the CITB Grants and full details can be found in the Grants Scheme Policy see serial 5 for whom you can apply this for in your workforce
  • If you have an unspent Skills and Training fund, the possibility of funding via this route as an alternative may be explored first

Why choose Workforce Skills Support?

We have high achievement/pass rates for both Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course (TWCTC) and the NVQ Level 6 qualifications detailed above, we will also assist you through your learning journey and provide support to each individual and provide all learning materials required, our achievement statistics for the past year are detailed below:

2021 – 2022 – NVQ Level 6 Qualifications – 100% achievement
2021 – TWCTC – 98% Pass Rate
2022 – TWCTC – 100% Pass Rate

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