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3.2 Temporary works competency and training
Temporary works training
3.2.8
The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) Site Safety Plus
(SSP) courses are accepted in the construction industry as providing
adequate knowledge and understanding for managing temporary
works and designed for those about to be appointed as a temporary works coordinator or
supervisor.
Course title
2-day temporary works coordinator
training course (TWCTC)
1-day temporary works coordinator
training course refresher (TWCTCR)
3.2.9
Who is it for?
Designated
individuals,
project
site
management, contracts managers, quality
managers, safety managers and advisors,
and project or site engineers
Those needing to regain the TWCTC
qualification. Must be attended within 5
years
of
attaining
previous
TWCTC
qualification
1-day temporary works supervisor
training course (TWSTC)
Site supervisors, works supervisors, and site
engineers
Temporary works general awareness
eLearning course (TWGATC)
eLearning course for anyone requiring
general understanding of temporary works
CITB temporary works training courses are based upon management procedures. Technical
knowledge and practical knowledge will be gained by fulfilling the role and being mentored by a
more experienced and qualified person undertaking the role of either temporary works
coordinator or supervisor. More commentary on training can be found at BS 5975-1:2024 clause
4.2.
3.2.10
Whilst there are no pre-requisites to attend temporary works training courses, delegates who
have achieved CITB’s Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or Site Management
Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or an equivalent qualification, will likely have a base level of
knowledge and understanding related to the management control of temporary works and
associated legislation and other industry guidance.
3.2.11
Suitability for attending a temporary works training course should be checked by the employer
and training provider by undertaking an initial assessment prior to booking. Those attending
should be in a construction-related role capable of fulfilling the requirements of either temporary
works coordinator or supervisor.
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