How to manage temporary works in construction management guide preview - Book - Page 68
3.2 Temporary works competency and training
Attribute
3.2.5
Meaning
Training
Gaining new knowledge or skills, or maintaining existing skills
through continuous personal development (CPD), gaining a new
qualification, or updating an existing one
Experience
Gained over time by applying skills and knowledge practically and
learning lessons to maintain the required standards
BS 5975-1:2024 clause 4.2.1 states that all those managing or influencing temporary works
should have, as a minimum:
Requirement
a.
b.
Commentary
An understanding of the procedures
Covered by attending CITB temporary works
outlined in BS 5975-1:2024 Section 2;
training courses
Up-to-date
Covered by bespoke in-house temporary
knowledge
of
their
organization’s procedures;
works training courses that can also lead to
the
relevant
CITB
TWCTC
or
TWSTC
qualification
c.
d.
An understanding of the principles of
Covered by attending CITB temporary works
risk management;
training courses
Technical knowledge to both the role
Some technical knowledge covered in CITB
and the complexity of the work;
temporary
works
training
courses
and
bespoke in-house training courses
e.
3.2.6
Practical knowledge relevant to the
Practical
knowledge and
complexity of the work.
gained over time
experiences are
BS 5975-1:2024 clause 8.1.6 states that a contractor’s procedures should include measures for
appointing competent people into the roles of TWC, TWS, TWD and TWDC.
3.2.7
BS 5975-1:2024 clause 8.3.2.1, and clause 8.3.4.1, states that the designated individual
should be satisfied the temporary works coordinator and supervisor have the necessary
competency.
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