Temporary Works for Designated Individuals

The Temporary Works for Designated Individuals (DI) eCourse provides essential training for those appointed as, or preparing to become, the Designated Individual responsible for overseeing temporary works procedures in their organisation.

This role is critical to ensuring company-wide compliance with BS 5975:2019, and supporting the safe design, execution, inspection, and alteration of temporary works across all project types.

By completing this course, DIs will understand not only their own responsibilities but also how to ensure competency, compliance, and continuous improvement across all levels of their organisation — from boardroom to site.

When you access the course, you’ll get:

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

Click here to access the free eCourse
(You may need to register on the platform if you haven’t previously completed a TWf eCourse.)

Who is it for? 

• Individuals appointed or being considered as Designated Individuals in their organisation.

• Senior site management, Health & Safety leads, permanent works / temporary works engineers.

• Clients, contractors, or consultants involved with temporary works oversight, with responsibility for governance or procedure.

• Anyone wishing to understand the oversight, compliance, and management duties for safe temporary works under BS 5975 and UK regulations.

Temporary Works Designated Individual eCourse Overview

What does it cover?

• Introduction to the Designated Individual (DI) role and why it is important
• The purpose of a DI, what defines them and who appoints them
• The role of the DI. There is more than just a Principal Contractor's DI.
• Competency - Corporate, including DI, procedures, auditing and review.
• Competency - The individual Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) and others.

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
• Return to the course as many times as you like, it will remember and track your progress