CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC)

The CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC) is a two day Site Safety Plus course for people responsible for managing and co-ordinating temporary works on construction sites.

The course explains the role of the Temporary Works Co-ordinator, the responsibilities of others involved in temporary works and the management procedures used to control risk throughout the temporary works process. It is primarily constructed around BS 5975-1:2024, with some reference to BS 5975-2:2024.

TWCTC is available through live online training and selected classroom locations. The course covers temporary works procedures, relevant legislation, design management, risk classification, documentation and the four Cs: communication, co-operation, co-ordination and competence.

Successful delegates receive a CITB digital certificate valid for five years.

Completing the TWCTC is an important element of TWC training, but attendance and examination success do not by themselves establish competence as a Temporary Works Co-ordinator. Competence comes from a mixture of education, training and experience and should be judged by an appropriate senior individual, usually referred to as the Designated Individual (DI).

For delegates who already hold a valid TWCTC certificate and need to renew it, we also offer the CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course Refresher (TWCTC-R).

What does a Temporary Works Co-ordinator do?

A Temporary Works Co-ordinator manages and co-ordinates the temporary works process on a project. The TWC helps ensure that the organisation's temporary works procedures are followed from initial planning and design through to construction, use and dismantling.

Depending on the project and the organisation's procedures, the TWC may:

• maintain the temporary works register
• co-ordinate design briefs, designs and the required design checks
• support the appointment of competent organisations, designers and contractors
• manage temporary works documentation and approvals
• co-ordinate permits and authorisations
• communicate with designers, contractors, supervisors and site teams
• manage proposed changes and prevent unauthorised alterations
• co-ordinate the inspection and monitoring of temporary works
• escalate issues to the Designated Individual where necessary
• co-ordinate the construction, erection, use and dismantling of temporary works

The TWC manages and co-ordinates the process but does not automatically design temporary works or personally carry out every design check.

Who should attend the TWCTC course?

TWCTC is suitable for people who have, or are preparing to take on, responsibility for managing and co-ordinating temporary works.

Typical delegates may include:

• site managers and construction managers
• project managers
• site agents
• site and temporary works engineers
• contracts managers
• senior supervisors progressing into a co-ordination role
• people who engage or manage contractors undertaking temporary works

There are no formal entry requirements for the TWCTC. However, delegates are expected to have suitable knowledge and experience, including a working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, risk management, design considerations, inspection, testing, recording and monitoring.

If your role is primarily to supervise and check temporary works activities on site rather than manage and co-ordinate the overall process, the CITB Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC) may be more appropriate.

Online Temporary Works Co-ordinator Course

In addition to classroom courses, Essential Site Skills delivers TWCTC through live online training.

Online courses are tutor led and interactive and must follow the same CITB scheme of work and standards as classroom delivery.

Full attendance is mandatory. If your internet connection fails for a prolonged period or repeatedly during the course, you may not be able to continue unless the connection can be re-established promptly. This is to ensure the required learning and interaction are completed without disrupting other delegates.

The course, including its group work and exercises, is primarily constructed around BS 5975-1:2024, with some reference to BS 5975-2:2024.

Delegates are expected to have an awareness of the requirements of BS 5975-1:2024. It is recommended that they bring a copy of BS 5975-1:2024, although their own organisation's procedures and guidance on temporary works may also be suitable for reference during the course.

ESS will provide a course workbook that meets the specification required by CITB.

Delegates will receive a personalised meeting link as part of their course joining instructions. We recommend checking your camera, microphone and internet connection before the course.

Important Temporary Works Course Information

• The main aim of this course is to focus on the process of co-ordination of temporary works, commonly expressed through the role of the TWC.
• This course is not a temporary works technical awareness course, although there are elements of technical awareness that are signposted throughout and included in the course exercises.
• Attendance does not confer competence as a TWC. Competence comes from a mixture of education, training and experience and should be judged by an appropriate senior individual, usually referred to as the Designated Individual (DI).
• Training is considered an essential element of TWC competence.

TWCTC Course Content

The course focuses on the risk management of temporary works, with particular attention on the role of the Temporary Works Co-ordinator.

Topics include:

• the need for and duties of a TWC
• the other key roles involved in temporary works
• the use of BS 5975-1:2024 and BS 5975-2:2024 in relation to the role
• typical documents used in temporary works
• other legislation and guidance that interact with temporary works
• the four Cs: communication, co-ordination, co-operation and competence
• risk management
• different types of temporary works and temporary works solutions
• the history and legislative framework surrounding temporary works
• the hazards, risks, causes and consequences of temporary works failure
• techniques used to help avoid failure
• the responsibilities and accountabilities of key stakeholders and duty holders
• management and control of design, materials, components and temporary works solutions
• key processes that form a safe system of work
• procurement and the appointment of competent organisations, designers and contractors
• implementation risk classification and its effect on design and risk management
• co-ordination, supervision and checking during the construction, erection and dismantling of temporary works

Which Temporary Works course do I need?

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the TWCTC.

However, prospective delegates and their employers should consider whether they have suitable knowledge and experience to successfully complete the course. Essential Site Skills is responsible for determining whether a delegate is appropriate to attend.

Delegates are expected to have a working knowledge of the following legislation:

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
• Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
• Work at Height Regulations 2005

A key issue for temporary works is health and safety, so delegates need to be prepared to discuss how health and safety legislation is relevant to temporary works, as well as which Approved Codes of Practice and guidance may contribute to safe practices.

Delegates need to be prepared to discuss and explore the core health and safety factors that are integrated into temporary works processes at all stages of a project, from initiation to closure.

They should have a working knowledge of associated legislation, particularly the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, together with a thorough understanding of health and safety principles and the importance of risk management, design considerations, inspection and testing, recording and monitoring.

Delegates who have achieved a certificate approved against the Health and Safety in Construction Site Supervision standard, such as SSSTS or SSSTS Refresher, or the Health and Safety in Construction Site Management standard, such as SMSTS or SMSTS Refresher, will have gained knowledge that can help meet these expectations.

These qualifications are not mandatory prerequisites for TWCTC, but delegates with these achievements may benefit from having this knowledge before attending.

CITB also provides free Temporary Works Awareness eLearning, which delegates may find useful before attending the course. This provides a foundation in temporary works, relevant health and safety legislation and documents used in the planning, management and monitoring of temporary works.

Photographic identification, such as a driving licence or passport, will be requested by the tutor at the start of the course.

Delegates must be able to read and understand English sufficiently to participate in the course and complete the examination. Please contact us before booking if you require advice about reasonable adjustments permitted by CITB.

Delegates Attending from Outside Great Britain (Remote Courses Only)

Essential Site Skills delivers CITB Site Safety Plus courses in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

For delegates joining remotely from outside Great Britain, CITB requires a short written declaration confirming that they are attending the course in order to work within the Great British construction industry. This must be completed before the course begins.

Delegate Numbers

For the TWCTC, the minimum number of delegates per course is four and the maximum is 20.

For remote delivery, the minimum number is four and the maximum is 12.

These numbers are stipulated by CITB.