CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWCTC) Course

Temporary structures on a building site carry just as much risk as permanent ones, often more, which is why the CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator Course exists to build proper competence around managing them. Delivered over two days, it gives delegates a solid grasp of BS5975 and the practical duties involved in co-ordinating temporary works safely, from initial risk assessment through to final removal. Because temporary works so often involve scaffolding, formwork and shoring, this course pairs naturally with the CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection Course (SITS) for anyone whose role touches both areas.

It also complements the CITB SMSTS Course well, since site and project managers frequently hold both qualifications to cover the full scope of their site responsibilities. For delegates working on construction projects where duty holders carry specific legal obligations, the Online CDM Regulation Awareness Course (Remote Learning) rounds out the legislative picture alongside BS5975.

Supervisors stepping into a co-ordination role for the first time often build on the foundations laid by the CITB SSSTS Course before taking this course, while those wanting a deeper grounding in risk management specifically may find the Risk Assessment Online Course useful alongside it.

Delegates are required to have experience in being responsible for managing all forms of temporary works, along with a good understanding of spoken and written English, to attend and complete the course successfully.

At the end of this CITB course, 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 BS5975 and the code of best practice for temporary structures on building sites

This 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 are assessed throughout the course through practical exercises, and attendance across both days is required to meet the learning objectives. A test paper at the end of the course consists of 22 questions, four of which are free text format, with a pass mark of 78% (21 out of 27). Certification is valid for five years.

This CITB course is ideal for anyone being considered for a Temporary Works Co-ordinator or Supervisor role who wishes to progress to the next professional level. It's also relevant 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. A good understanding of spoken and written English is also necessary to attend and successfully complete the CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator Course.