CITB ONLINE Temporary Works Co-ordinator Course (Remote Learning)

Temporary structures on a building site carry just as much risk as permanent ones, often more, and this two day accredited CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator Course (Remote Learning) brings that essential training straight to your screen. Delivered remotely using instructor-led virtual learning, the course content remains the same as the classroom-based TWCTC training, though delegates attend a scheduled, interactive class via online video conferencing rather than in person.

Designed to assist those on site with responsibility for managing all forms of temporary works, the CITB Online Temporary Works Co-ordinator Course (Remote Learning) also gives confidence to senior management and those engaging contractors that a recognised standard of knowledge and understanding is in place. Anyone weighing up remote against classroom delivery may also want to look at the CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWCTC) Course, which covers identical content in person for those who prefer face-to-face learning.

Understanding the essentials of good safety risk management, as outlined in BS5975, is relevant to projects of all sizes, since complex temporary works can occur on small as well as larger sites. The course gives delegates thorough knowledge of the Temporary Works Co-ordinator role, though attendance alone doesn't confirm competency; that comes from a mixture of education, training and experience, with training considered an essential element. Delegates are asked to refer to the current British Standards BS5975 for Temporary Works (Code of Practice) prior to their training.

To take part, delegates need access to a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam, microphone and speaker; tablets aren't supported for this course. It takes approximately two to three weeks for the CITB to issue an E-Cert following successful completion.

Successful delegates will be able to:

• Understand the need for, and the duties of, a Temporary Works Co-ordinator
• Understand the roles of others on the site
• Understand the BS5975 and the code of best practice for temporary structures on building sites

This online CITB course will cover the following topics:

• Temporary Works Overview
• Background Information
• Statutory aspects of temporary works
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Management of the temporary works process

Delegates must attend all sessions of the CITB Online Temporary Works Co-ordinator Course (Remote Learning), in accordance with the course programme, to achieve the necessary learning objectives. Candidates are assessed throughout the virtual course with practical exercises, and are required to complete a test paper at the end of the course consisting of:

• 18 standard questions
• 4 free text format questions
• A pass mark of 78% (21 out of 27)

The exam takes place at the end of the course via an online video call with your tutor, and no secondary devices, including mobile phones, are allowed during the exam. Certification is valid for five years.

The virtual course is ideal for anyone who has been considered for a Temporary Works Co-ordinator or Supervisor role and wishes to progress to the next professional level. It may also be of interest to others involved in the temporary works co-ordination process, including site or project managers, designers and supervisors working for clients, and consultants and contractors who need a good understanding of the safety and technical implications of temporary works.

Delegates are required to have experience in being responsible for managing all forms of temporary works to attend the CITB Online Temporary Works Co-ordinator Course (Remote Learning). A good understanding of spoken and written English is also necessary to attend and successfully complete the course. Students are required to complete their training on a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam, microphone and speaker; tablets are not supported.