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Temporary Works Supervisor

CITB's one-day Temporary Works Supervisor course for those supervising temporary works on site under BS 5975. Classroom dates in Rotherham, near Sheffield, and live online.

Duration
1 day
Delivery
Classroom or live online
Certificate
CITB Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course certificate, issued by CITB when you pass.
Valid for
5 years; retake the course to renew
Assessment
A trainer review and a 45-minute open-book exam of 20 questions set by CITB, including a few short written answers. You can use your course workbook and notes.

About the course

Under BS 5975, a Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) supports the Temporary Works Coordinator by supervising particular temporary works on site, such as propping, formwork or excavation support. This CITB course explains that role and how it fits into the wider temporary works process.

In one day you cover the need for and duties of a TWS, the other roles involved, how BS 5975 applies to the role, typical temporary works documents, the legislation and guidance that affect temporary works, risk management and the four Cs. It's a process course rather than a technical one: CITB is clear that the certificate supports, but doesn't by itself confer, competence as a TWS.

The course runs in our classroom at Bradmarsh Business Park, Rotherham, and live online with a tutor. Pass and CITB issues a certificate valid for five years. There's no refresher, so you retake the course to renew. If you'll be coordinating temporary works across a site, take the two-day Temporary Works Coordinator course instead.

Who it's for

Supervisors, foremen, section engineers and trades who supervise temporary works such as propping, formwork, falsework or excavation support.
There are no formal entry requirements, though site experience helps.

What you'll learn

  • The need for and duties of a Temporary Works Supervisor
  • Other key roles, including the Temporary Works Coordinator and designated individual
  • Using BS 5975 in the TWS role
  • Typical temporary works documents
  • Legislation and guidance that affect temporary works
  • Risk management
  • The four Cs: communication, co-ordination, co-operation and competence

Assessment and certificate

Assessment
A trainer review and a 45-minute open-book exam of 20 questions set by CITB, including a few short written answers. You can use your course workbook and notes.
Certificate
CITB Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course certificate, issued by CITB when you pass.
Valid for
5 years; retake the course to renew
Awarding body
CITB

TWS dates

Tutor-led in the classroom or live online. Prices are per delegate and exclude VAT.

Delivery

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Training near you

Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) runs in the classroom at our training venue in Rotherham: 11 upcoming dates at Rotherham (Bradmarsh Business Park), about 20 minutes from Sheffield city centre outside rush hour. If travelling doesn't suit, the live online dates are taught by a tutor in real time.

Getting to the venue from

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Guides

Questions about the TWS

Something else? Call 07939 593032.

TWS or TWC: which course do I need?

If you supervise particular temporary works and report to a coordinator, take the one-day Temporary Works Supervisor course. If you're responsible for coordinating all the temporary works on a site, take the two-day Temporary Works Coordinator course.

Is there a refresher for the TWS course?

No. The certificate is valid for five years; to stay certificated, take the one-day course again before it expires.

Is the TWS exam open book?

Yes. It has 20 questions in 45 minutes, mostly multiple choice with a few short written answers, and you can use your course workbook and notes. You also need to pass a trainer review.

Can you train our supervisors at our site?

Yes. We can run the course in-house for a group at your premises, as well as on our classroom dates in Rotherham and live online. Tell us how many people need it.

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Training a whole team?

We run courses at your site or a venue near you, on dates that suit your programme. Tell us what you need and we'll put together a quote.

In-house training 07939 593032