What are Temporary Works?
These are systems and equipment that will assist in the construction of permanent works within the construction industry and cover a wide range of products including Scaffolding (mobile scaffold systems (PASMA), system scaffolds), Site Security Fencing (Heras fences, hoarding), construction plant support (Crane bases, piling mats, temporary trackways, traffic management, haul roads etc.), vehicle and pedestrian segregation, Excavations (Stockpiles, dewatering, trench boxes, sheet piling etc.), Structural support (Façade retention, back propping, Needling, party wall support), Formwork and Falsework (Used in concreting operations), Utility protection and support (for underground and overhead services – Gas, water, power, Telecoms).
- Scaffolding: Mobile scaffold systems (PASMA), system scaffolds
- Site Security Fencing: Heras fences, hoarding
- Construction Plant Support: Crane bases, piling mats, temporary trackways, traffic management, haul roads, etc.
- Vehicle and Pedestrian Segregation
- Excavations: Stockpiles, dewatering, trench boxes, sheet piling, etc.
- Structural Support: Façade retention, back propping, needling, party wall support
- Formwork and Falsework: Used in concreting operations
- Utility Protection and Support: For underground and overhead services (gas, water, power)
What courses does WSS offer to support our clients?
- CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC): Duration 2 days
- CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course Refresher (TWCTC-R): Duration 1 day
- CITB Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC): Duration 1 day
- WSS Temporary Works General Awareness Training Course (TWGATC): Duration 1 day
Who is the target audience for the Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC)?
This course is suitable for those who will be expected to manage procedures for temporary works on site including those who work on behalf of the Principal Contractor (PC) and/or Subcontracting organisations, they co-ordinate the works between Temporary Works Designers and Temporary Works Supervisors ensuring risks in construction are monitored and controlled. Job Roles that normally attend these courses are Site Managers, Contracts Managers, Engineers, Designers, Technical and Commercial teams, projects managers, and Health and Safety consultants/Managers.
What are the benefits of taking the Temporary Works Co-ordinator course?
This will benefit those who will have to manage temporary works in meeting legal compliance with regulations, by following the Code of Practice of Temporary Works (BS5975) it will assist companies in managing the risks involved in construction to allow safe construction to happen and risks to be controlled.
Who is the target audience for the Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course Refresher (TWCTC-R)?
This course is suitable only for those who have already completed a CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course or refresher and can provide evidence of previous attendance. The certification must not have expired; if it has, the learner must attend the full 2-day TWCTC course.
Who is the target audience for the Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC)?
This course is suitable for those who will be responsible for Supervising the installation, maintenance, inspections, use, and dismantling of any type of temporary works system or equipment, they will assist the Temporary Works Co-ordinator with ensuring the work is completed safely. Job roles that normally attend this course Site managers, Site Supervisors, Gangers, Foreman.
What are the benefits of taking the Temporary Works Supervisor course?
This will benefit those who attend this course understand their legal liabilities and the required industry procedures laid out in the British Standard (BS 5975 Code of practice of temporary works procedures), this will help supervisors understand their duties to control the installation, use, maintenance and dismantling of temporary works, the supervisor is the eyes and ears on the ground making sure these duties are done correctly, this will cover and give understanding on the procedures for:
- Temporary works registers
- Design briefs (this is a brief that the designer works from to prepare the design drawings)
- Permits (to load/unload/strike/proceed/dismantle)
- Hold points
- Supervisors’ duties (as per BS 5975)
- Causes of failures
- Competency checks
WSS Temporary Works General Awareness Training Course (TWGATC)
This course will be accredited by WSS Certification only and is NOT CITB Accredited, it is aimed at any individual who would like to get an overview of temporary works and management processes that are implemented in construction in accordance with the relevant British standards, this course would be suitable for Managers, Supervisors and operatives.
What grants are available?
For approved CITB Site Safety Plus (SSP) courses, grants are available for levy-paying companies. These can only be claimed for delegates who successfully pass the courses. The TWGATC course delivered by WSS has no grant attached to it. The available grants are:
- CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC): £140 per learner
- CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course Refresher (TWCTC-R): £70 per learner
- CITB Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC): £60 per learner
Card/Certification Structure
here are no Cards attached to these qualifications. All CITB courses will receive a certificate which lasts 5 years – PLEASE NOTE: these are electronic certification only.
Are there any requirements before taking these courses?
To attend the Temporary Works Coordinators Courses, any individuals attending the course must complete the CITB Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning Form (APEL Form) and return to WSS at least 24 hours before course commencement.
Is there any pre-learning support for the CITB courses?
CITB offer a Free e-Learning course which will help with a basic understanding of what’s involved as part of temporary works management.