CITB Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)

Description

Course Overview

The Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC) is designed to help those on site who have responsibility for supervising all forms of temporary works. The course seeks to improve the knowledge of this role and the temporary works environment.

Course Details

Accreditation: CITB
Course Duration: 1 Day
Validity: 5 Years
Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, however learners are expected to have a working knowledge of:.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015.
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.
The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992.
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
The Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Learners who have completed courses such as SSSTS or SMSTS will have gained the knowledge to meet these expectations. However, this is not a mandatory pre- requisite.

Assessment

One (1) Day – Classroom-based and Online Options available

Learners must attend the full day (7.5 hours) and pass the end of course assessment to be eligible for certification.

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an CITB Temporary Works Supervisor certificate (valid for 5 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.
The need for and duties of a TWS.
The other key roles involved in temporary works.
The use of BS 5975:2019 in relation to the role.
Typical documents used in temporary works.
Other legislation and guidance that interact with temporary works the importance of the 4Cs: communication, co-ordination, co-operation and competence.
The need for risk management.