Temporary Works Coordinator

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About the Temporary Works Coordinator

The CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) course is a two-day qualification for those responsible for coordinating temporary works on construction sites. It aligns with BS 5975 and the Temporary Works Forum guidance, and is required by most principal contractors for the coordinator role.

Who it's for

Designated Temporary Works Coordinators on a project
Site managers and engineers taking on TWC responsibility
Anyone managing scaffolding, propping, falsework, excavation supports or formwork

Entry requirements

An understanding of construction processes and a relevant technical or supervisory background
SMSTS or equivalent recommended but not mandatory

What you'll achieve

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator certificate valid for 5 years
Recognised under BS 5975:2019 procedural control of temporary works

What you'll learn on the Temporary Works Coordinator

BS 5975 and the temporary works regime

Procedural control, the Designated Individual, register of temporary works

Roles and responsibilities

Designer, supervisor, coordinator, contractor — accountabilities and interfaces

Risk assessment for temporary works

Categories, design checks, safe load limits, sign-off procedures

Common temporary works

Scaffolding, falsework, propping, excavation supports, formwork

Permits and inspections

Work permits, pre-use inspection, hand-back and dismantling procedures

Temporary Works Coordinator FAQs

Two consecutive days, typically 08:00 to 17:00 each day.

Yes. SMSTS does not cover the procedural detail of BS 5975 required of a Temporary Works Coordinator.

TWS (Temporary Works Supervisor) is a one-day course for those supervising specific temporary works items. TWC is a two-day course for the person coordinating all temporary works on a project.