CITB Temporary Works Supervisor Course

This is a one-day course that equates to approximately 7.5 hours of learning.

You will only have to spend one day away from work to finish the training.

To attend, you must have a strong perception of written and spoken English

This requirement is in CITB’s scheme rules, and failure to fit these criteria will have you removed from the course.

You must also have experience in being responsible for managing all forms of temporary works and understanding the relevant aspects of the BS 5975 revision material.

You must provide a photographic ID and your national insurance number on the first day of the course.

To attend the online course

You must have access to a computer or laptop that uses a microphone and webcam.

The above equipment is imperative for you to get the most out of your training, and will enable you to complete the exam properly.

Anyone who is responsible for temporary works should attend this course.

You will gain a deep understanding of what your responsibilities are, and the role of others.

This course supports a range of organisations, including Temporary Works Forum, CECA, UKCG, HSE and FMB. This highlights the recognition the qualification has throughout the industry, its companies and employers.

Yes, this course is CITB accredited, part of the Site Safety Plus suite of courses.

Upon completion of the training, you will renew your certificate and receive a new copy within 6-8 weeks. Your certificate will expire after five years, and can be renewed by attending the course again.

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 to you on an in-house basis. We can deliver in-house courses in either the classroom, remote learning or at 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 us to quote, complete the in-house training enquiry form on this page, and one of the team will be in touch.

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

What does a Temporary Works Supervisor do?

The supervisor must regularly check the site and supervise the workers from day-to-day. They will also supervise the likes of material deliveries, erecting the works according to design, inspection and maintenance and the dismantling of the works.

The supervisor must have the approved information and that the work is done according to the design.

When is a Temporary Works Supervisor appointed?

A Temporary Works Supervisor is usually appointed when the site is larger than a conventional site or if the Coordinator is managing several sites at once.