CITB Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course

Location: Portadown, Dublin & Remote

Duration: 1 Day

Pre-requisite

Candidates must have experience in being responsible for managing all forms of temporary works and a good understanding of spoken and written English.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is designed to provide training for those undertaking the role of Temporary Works Supervisor, as defined in BS5975:2008 and A1:2011. Delegates will include:

• Site engineers, managers of foremen (employed by the principal contractor or other works contractors) responsible for TW
• Other supervisors (employed by works contractors) likely to be assisting a TWC
• Anyone appointed by a TWS
• Site safety advisors

Course Aim

The course will provide you with thorough knowledge of the role of a Temporary Works Supervisor including a sound understanding of the risk management of temporary works.

The course is supported by the Temporary Work Forum, CECA, UKCG, HSE and FMB.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course candidates will gain knowledge and skills in:

• Risk management of temporary works
• The importance of communications, co-operation, co-ordination and competency in managing temporary works as a TWS
• Legal duties
• The roles and responsibilities of the TWS
• The role of other temporary work process
• An understanding of the TWS relevant aspects if BS 5975:2008+A1:2011
• The course also gives emphasis, throughout, the importance of:

– The ‘4Cs’ (communication, co-ordination, co-operation and competency)

– Risk management: safety and also business related

Assessment Method:

The course consists of one day of training of which candidates must attend the full 7.5 hours. The assessment is theory based and includes a multiple choice test.

Certification:

CITB renewable 5 year Site Safety Plus certificate.