CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course
CITB temporary works coordinator is a two-day training course that provides the knowledge to assist anyone managing all forms of temporary works. You will gain a thorough understanding of good risk and safety management that you can apply on your worksite.
This knowledge, combined with your experience will make you become a better temporary works coordinator. Also, you will be able to competently manage your site knowing you have the updated knowledge of the latest legislation.
As one of our top CITB training courses; this CITB temporary works coordinator online course can be completed via Zoom, or in-house in a venue of your choosing.
This course covers the following topics (see the dropdown below for the full list of topics covered in this training):
- Understanding the role of a temporary works coordinator
- Legislation and relevant codes of practice for temporary works procedures
- Understanding risk assessments and method statements
Benefits of this CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course:
- Gives senior management and contractors the confidence that the temporary works coordinator is highly qualified.
- CITB Site Safety Plus accredited
- You achieve a highly recognised qualification, that is valid for five years
Temporary Works Coordinator course content
The CITB temporary works coordinator course provides you with a thorough understanding of how to manage all forms of temporary works.
With this knowledge, you will be able to manage your workforce more efficiently.
The content covered by this course includes:
Understanding the role of a Temporary Works Coordinator
Why they are needed, and the roles of others on site. As well as how to manage the temporary works process.
The code of best practice for temporary structures on building sites
BS5975 and how it is used with the role, and legislation and relevant codes of practice.
The importance of the “4Cs”
Communication, coordination, cooperation and competency.
The need for risk management
Risk assessments, and method statements.
Some self-study may be required outside of the course
Assessment
To complete the course, you will need to get 72% or above in the final exam. The trainer will encourage you to be interactive and involved throughout the training.
How long is a Temporary Works Coordinator course?
This is a two-day training course. The two dates fit in a lot of content, but are highly interactive and engaging.
You also have the facility to self-study between the two days to make sure you are prepared for your exam.
Why should I take this course?
Anyone who has the responsibility of managing all forms of temporary works should attend this course. This course will give you the tools you need to progress in the role and manage health and safety better.
Temporary works are an important part of the construction process and require accurate coordination. The qualification will help to increase your understanding of the process and how it can affect various sites.
The course is renowned and transferable throughout the industry; it also supports a range of organisations, including Temporary Works Forum, CECA, UKCG, HSE and FMB.
Entry requirements
You must have an understanding of spoken and written English to attend this course. This is a requirement by CITB and vital when working on a UK site, especially if you need to conduct the 4C’s properly.
We also suggest that the attendee has a decent background knowledge of temporary works.
You will need photographic ID and national insurance number on the first day of the course. To issue a qualification, we need to ensure that the correct person is attending the course.
To attend the Online Learning course
You must have access to a computer or laptop that uses a microphone and webcam. To interact with the tutor and those attending, you must be easily seen and heard throughout.
The rules also require you to be seen by the invigilator whilst completing the exam.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is CITB accredited and part of their suite of Site Safety Plus courses.
On successful completion of the training, you will receive a certificate in 6-8 weeks. The CITB certificate is valid for 5 years and can only be renewed by attending the course again.
Where can I complete this course?
Online Learning
This course is hosted in an online virtual classroom using Zoom.
To access the course, delegates must join the course using the link provided. However, they will need a computer or laptop with a screen, camera, microphone and access to the internet to attend this course online. The final exam is completed online.
We have multiple dates for the remote learning course available to book online or over the phone.
Public Classroom Courses
This course is available as a classroom based course in our training venues across the UK. We have a range of bookable public course dates plotted throughout the year that individuals or companies can book onto.
The course is delivered in a traditional classroom format by a CITB approved tutor for eight to 20 delegates. This classroom course is one of our more popular training courses. You can book one or multiple spaces of the course online via our website or over the phone.
In-house Courses
We can also organise the Site Safety Plus Temporary Works Coordinator course to be delivered on an in-house basis. We can deliver in-house courses in either the classroom, remote learning or in a venue of your choosing.
CITB scheme rules require a minimum of 4 delegates and no more than 12 delegates. Bear this in mind when enquiring about in-house training.
We price our in-house courses on a case by case basis, taking into account the location of training, number of delegates and delivery method. If you would like a quote, complete the in house training enquiry form on this page, and one of the team will be in touch.
Is this course CITB Grant claimable?
Yes, companies who are CITB registered can claim for each delegate who successfully pass this course.
You can find the list of short courses and the grant amounts you can claim here: CITB Grant Value for Short Courses
FAQs
What does a Temporary Works Coordinator do?
The temporary works coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the contractor’s procedures for the control of temporary works are implemented on site. The temporary works coordinator is not normally the designer, but is responsible for ensuring that a suitable temporary works design is prepared, checked and implemented on site in accordance with the relevant drawings and specification.
How long is a Temporary Works Coordinator certificate valid for?
The certificate is valid for 5 years and can only be renewed by attending the course again.
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