Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)

‘Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this course is currently being delivered remotely. In the future we will be able to offer this course both remotely and in a classroom.’

This course complements the temporary works coordinator training course (TWCTC) and is designed to provide training for those undertaking the role of temporary works supervisor (TWS), as defined in BS 5975:2019.

1. The TWS, where appointed, should be responsible to the principal contractor’s temporary works coordinator (PCTWC) or the temporary works coordinator (TWC), as appropriate. The TWS should assist the PCTWC or TWC, as appropriate, in the supervision and checking of the temporary works
2. A TWS should only be authorised to issue a permit to proceed (for example, to load or unload) if the designated individual (DI) of their organisation and the PCTWC are satisfied that:
1. the individual TWS is competent and has been given appropriate authority in respect of that individual, and
2. the risk classification has been identified as low or very low.
3. The role of the TWS is to provide on-site support to the PCTWC or TWC for the control of temporary works. The TWS should not be responsible for the design or checking the design of temporary works but should be responsible for implementing the PC’s or contractors’ procedure for the control of temporary works.
4. However, appointing someone to be the TWS should not prevent them from carrying out the design or checking designs if they are considered competent to do so.

The rationale for the TWSTC is to set and raise standards across the industry, and to enable a transferable knowledge base between employers to avoid unnecessary supplementary training

Additional information

The course is provided by the Zoom conferencing/ training platform for delegates, which can be accessed from a browser, if company IT restrictions prevent downloading of the Zoom App.

Handouts are provided in advance of the course by Dropbox link for delegates to download with an invite to the Zoom meeting.

The CITB delegate information form (DIF) is sent to delegates in advance of the meeting and should completed and returned in advance of the course.

Delegates are required to provide an email address and mobile phone number to allow the information to be provided and for pre-course communications to ensure the course runs smoothly.

It is appreciated that some delegates may be unfamiliar with Zoom/ remote training and the instructor is aware of these concerns. Help will be provided to delegates to ensure they are not distracted by the training platform and can obtain the best benefit from the course attendance.