Temporary Works Supervisor Course Cost 2026
What the 1-day CITB Temporary Works Supervisor course costs in 2026, with live prices by format and the cheaper routes for firms.
The CITB Temporary Works Supervisor course runs as a single day, and what you pay depends mainly on format and location. The table below is generated from our live bookable dates, so the prices are current as of today.
Live TWS course prices
| Format | From (+VAT) | Dates | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | £199 | 49 | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Weekend | £199 | 5 | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Block | £219 | 27 | 29 Jul 2026 |
The price covers the full 1-day CITB Site Safety Plus course, built around BS 5975, plus tuition and your certificate, which is valid for five years. All prices shown exclude VAT.
What changes the price
- Online vs classroom. Online sessions often price lower and save the travel.
- Location. Classroom prices vary by venue and region.
- How far ahead you book. The cheapest dates are usually the ones booked early.
What the day covers
TWS is not a general awareness course: it is role training for people who will actually supervise temporary works. The day works through eight modules:
- BS 5975 and temporary works: the standard and what counts as temporary works.
- The role of the Temporary Works Supervisor and where it sits under the coordinator.
- Procedures and the temporary works register: the documents that control every item on site.
- Risk control on site during erection, use and dismantling.
- Examples of temporary works: excavation support, formwork, falsework and propping.
- Communication and reporting: what the supervisor escalates, and to whom.
- Legislation and codes of practice behind the standard.
- Checking and permits: permits to load and to dismantle, and the checks behind them.
Certificate, renewal and the real five-year cost
The certificate is valid for five years, and renewal is by retaking the 1-day course before it expires, as there is no shorter refresher for the supervisor ticket. When comparing prices, it is worth thinking in five-year cycles: one course fee per cycle, so a small saving on the right date matters less than booking a date you will actually attend. There is no formal entry requirement, though a construction background and relevant site experience are recommended.
TWS vs TWC: check you are booking the right one
The 2-day Temporary Works Coordinator course costs more because it is a bigger job: coordinating the whole temporary works process rather than supervising specific works on the ground. If there is any doubt about which role you are being asked to fill, read TWC vs TWS: which course do you need? before booking, and see the TWC course cost guide for that side of the comparison. The full temporary works guide explains both roles under BS 5975.
Who takes the TWS course?
The typical people in the room are the ones handed responsibility for specific temporary works rather than the whole process:
- Site supervisors and gangers given charge of particular temporary works, such as excavation support or propping.
- Trades and team leaders working in formwork, falsework or shoring who now supervise as well as build.
- Anyone appointed, or about to be appointed, as a Temporary Works Supervisor under BS 5975.
- Supervisors on larger sites where one coordinator covers several projects and needs eyes on the ground.
It pairs naturally with SSSTS: one covers supervising people safely, the other covers supervising the structures that keep the job standing.
Funding and group bookings
CITB-registered employers should read our CITB funding guide before paying full price on site safety training. Booking several supervisors? Our business team handles group bookings with invoice or purchase order payment.
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