CITB Temporary Works General Awareness eCourse

The Temporary Works General Awareness course is an introduction to temporary works and their importance on site. It’s suitable for everyone, regardless of background or experience in the construction industry, and is part of the suite of free CITB eCourses.

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This eCourse raises awareness of temporary works within the construction workplace and can also support delegates preparing for the Temporary Works Supervisor or Temporary Works Coordinator courses.

When you access the course, you’ll get:

• Interactive online course material
• An online end-of-course assessment

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(You may need to register on the platform if you haven’t previously completed a CITB eCourse.)

Who is it for?

• This course is for everyone and is an awareness of Temporary works on UK construction sites
• You need to be able to read and understand English to a good standard

What should I consider before I start?

• Do I have the equipment I need?
  • To complete an eCourse we recommend that you use a desktop computer, laptop or standard-sized tablet (not a smartphone)
• What do I do if I don't have the right equipment?
  • If you don’t have access to the necessary equipment, please consider CITB’s remote training option or a classroom course delivered by our approved training organisations.

This course is grant eligible?

No, as this is a free course no grant can be claimed.

Temporary Works General Awareness ECourse Overview

What does it cover?

• Types of temporary works
• The history of temporary works and its legislative framework
• The causes and consequences of failure
• The avoidance of failure
• Health and safety law
• Stakeholders' and duty holders' responsibilities and accountabilities
• Management and control of design
• Key activities required during the active life of the temporary works

What are the benefits of learning online?

• The interactive online course takes approximately 3 hours
• The course can be completed in one go or over a period of days or weeks
• You have up to 12 months to complete it
• Return to the course as many times as you like, it will remember and track your progress

What's included?

• Access to the online course for up to 12 months
• It provides further information to support your learning
• The end of course assessment is delivered within the CITB eCourses platform

Temporary Works Courses

For those actively working in the role or wishing to progress with a temporary works qualification, we offer the full suite of temporary works courses available:

• CITB Temporary Works Supervisor
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator
• CITB Temporary Works Refresher