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CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) Course

Official CITB Site Safety Plus scheme. Nationally recognised certificate on completion, delivered through accredited providers.
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About the CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) Course

The CITB Temporary Works Coordinator course, often shortened to TWC, is a 2-day course for people responsible for managing and coordinating temporary works on a construction site. It is part of the CITB Site Safety Plus scheme and is built around BS 5975, the British Standard code of practice for temporary works.

Temporary works are the parts of a project that support the permanent works while they are being built: excavation support, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, propping and facade retention. BS 5975 sets out a management process for controlling them safely, and it defines the Temporary Works Coordinator as the person with overall responsibility for that process on a project.

The course explains the role within that wider management context and emphasises the four Cs that underpin it: communication, coordination, cooperation and competency. It covers the relevant legislation and codes of practice, risk assessment, the temporary works register and design brief, and the checks needed before temporary works are loaded or removed. It pairs with the 1-day Temporary Works Supervisor course, which covers the supervisory role that supports the coordinator on the ground. Many coordinators also hold SMSTS or SSSTS from elsewhere in the Site Safety Plus scheme.

The certificate is valid for 5 years and is renewed through the 1-day TWC Refresher course.

How the two days run

TWC is two full days, and CITB requires attendance at every session: miss part of the course and you cannot take the assessment. The first day typically sets out what temporary works are, why they fail, and the management process BS 5975 builds around them: the temporary works register, the design brief, design checking and the permits that control loading and striking. The second day works through the coordinator role in practice, the four Cs of communication, coordination, cooperation and competency, and case exercises drawn from real failures, before the CITB assessment that closes the course.

It is a management course, not an engineering one. You will not be asked to design props or check calculations; you will be asked to run the process that makes sure the right people do, at the right time, with a record to prove it.

Where the TWC sits on a project

BS 5975 expects every organisation carrying out temporary works to have procedures owned at senior level by a Designated Individual (DI), and every project to have a Temporary Works Coordinator appointed to run the process on the ground. The principal contractor appoints the TWC, and on larger projects the coordinator is supported by one or more Temporary Works Supervisors who oversee specific temporary works day to day. Our temporary works guide explains the roles, the process and BS 5975 in plain language.

Classroom or online TWC

Both formats carry the same CITB certificate. The online version is a live virtual classroom over Zoom or Microsoft Teams with a real tutor and fixed course days, not self-paced e-learning, and the assessment is the same. Live dates and prices for both formats are listed at the top of this page, and because the course is only two days, most delegates find a date within a few weeks wherever they are in the UK.

Cost, what is included and CITB grant funding

Prices vary by venue, date and format, and the price against each date at the top of this page is the full cost of a place, including the assessment and the CITB certificate at most venues. TWC is a CITB Site Safety Plus course, so CITB-registered employers can claim a short course grant when a delegate passes, with amounts set by CITB for each grant scheme year. Contractors putting several coordinators or a whole temporary works team through together can request a group quote via our employer booking service.

How long it lasts and renewal

The TWC certificate is valid for five years and is renewed with the 1-day TWC Refresher, which you must take while your certificate is still valid. A lapsed certificate means retaking the full two days, so most coordinators book the refresher two or three months before expiry. Coordinators who also run sites usually hold SMSTS alongside TWC, and supervisors supporting them take the 1-day TWS course; our TWS course cost guide covers what the supervisor course costs and what is included.

New to the standard itself? Our plain English article on what BS 5975 is covers the 2024 two-part update and how the roles fit together.

Who it's for

  • Those appointed, or about to be appointed, as a Temporary Works Coordinator under BS 5975
  • Site managers and site agents taking on responsibility for temporary works
  • Engineers and construction professionals coordinating temporary works on a project
  • Project managers who need to understand the temporary works management process
  • Designers who need to understand how their work fits the temporary works procedure
  • Anyone whose main contractor requires a TWC certificate for the role
  • Experienced supervisors moving into a temporary works coordination role
  • Temporary works designers who manage the wider process
  • Contracts managers responsible for temporary works on multiple sites

Entry requirements

  • There is no formal entry qualification, but the course assumes a construction background
  • A working knowledge of site management or engineering is strongly recommended
  • Prior site safety training such as SMSTS or SSSTS is helpful but not mandatory
  • An understanding of construction drawings and method statements
  • Photo identification on the day
  • An ability to read and interpret temporary works designs

What you'll achieve

  • A CITB Temporary Works Coordinator certificate valid for 5 years
  • A detailed understanding of the BS 5975 temporary works management process
  • Clarity on the role and responsibilities of the Temporary Works Coordinator
  • Knowledge of the four Cs: communication, coordination, cooperation and competency
  • The ability to manage a temporary works register and interpret a design brief
  • An understanding of the relevant legislation, codes of practice and risk management
  • Confidence in the checks and permits needed before temporary works are loaded or removed
  • A recognised qualification accepted by main contractors for the coordinator role
  • The ability to set up and chair a temporary works management process

What you'll learn on the CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) Course

1
BS 5975 and the temporary works process
How the British Standard sets out a safe management process for temporary works.
2
The role of the Temporary Works Coordinator
The responsibilities of the coordinator and where the role sits in the management structure.
3
Roles in the temporary works team
The designer, coordinator, supervisor and contractor and how they work together.
4
The four Cs
Communication, coordination, cooperation and competency as the foundations of the role.
5
Legislation and codes of practice
The legal framework and industry guidance that govern temporary works.
6
The temporary works register and design brief
Setting up and maintaining the register and preparing a clear design brief.
7
Risk assessment and method statements
Assessing the risks in temporary works and controlling them through method statements.
8
Examples of temporary works
Excavation support, formwork, falsework, propping and facade retention.
9
Checking, permitting, loading and removal
The checks and permits required before temporary works are loaded and when they are struck.

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) Course FAQs

A Temporary Works Coordinator, or TWC, is the person with overall responsibility for managing the temporary works process on a project. The role is defined in BS 5975, the code of practice for temporary works, and covers the coordination of design, checking and the safe use and removal of temporary works.
The Temporary Works Coordinator course runs over two days.
BS 5975 is the British Standard code of practice for temporary works. It sets out a recognised management process for controlling temporary works safely and defines the coordinator and supervisor roles.
There is no formal entry requirement, but the course assumes a construction background. A working knowledge of site management or engineering, and ideally prior safety training such as SMSTS or SSSTS, will help you get the most from it.
The Coordinator has overall responsibility for managing and coordinating all temporary works on a project. The Supervisor oversees specific temporary works on the ground, making sure procedures are followed day to day. The supervisor supports the coordinator.
The certificate is valid for 5 years.
You renew by completing the 1-day TWC Refresher course before your certificate expires. You must have completed a 2-day TWC or a TWC Refresher within the last 5 years and hold a valid certificate to attend.
Yes. Many providers deliver it as a live online course, with the same content and CITB certificate as the classroom version.
No. The Temporary Works Coordinator course is a competence and safety course, not a CSCS card. A CSCS card is earned separately through a qualification such as an NVQ plus the relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.
Prices vary by provider, location and whether you choose a classroom or online place. Compare live dates and prices at the top of this page.
Yes. The course includes a CITB assessment that you must pass to gain your Temporary Works Coordinator certificate.
Temporary works include excavation support, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, propping and facade retention: anything that supports the permanent works while they are built.
No. The role is managerial and procedural rather than a design role. A background in site management or engineering helps, but the course is about coordinating the process, not designing temporary works.
It is the live record of all temporary works on a project, listing each item, its design, checks and status. Maintaining the register is a core part of the coordinator role under BS 5975.
Yes. TWC is a CITB Site Safety Plus course, so CITB-registered employers can claim a short course grant when a delegate passes. Amounts are set by CITB for each grant scheme year and the claim is made by the employer. For several delegates at once, use our <a href="/for-employers/">employer booking service</a>.
Yes. CITB requires full attendance at every session of the course. If you miss a session you cannot take the assessment, so make sure the project can release you for both days.
No. BS 5975 expects each organisation to appoint a Designated Individual (DI) at senior level to own its temporary works procedures across the business. The Temporary Works Coordinator runs the process on a specific project. The DI appoints and supports coordinators; the TWC coordinates the temporary works themselves.
BS 5975 is a code of practice rather than law, but the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CDM 2015 require temporary works to be properly managed by competent people, and following BS 5975 is how the industry demonstrates that. Main contractors and clients routinely require a current TWC certificate before they will accept someone in the role.
The principal contractor appoints the TWC for the project, normally through its Designated Individual. Subcontractors carrying out significant temporary works may also appoint their own coordinator for their packages, with the arrangements agreed between the parties.
No. Design is done by temporary works designers and checked under the BS 5975 process. The course teaches you to manage that process: the register, the design brief, checking, and the permits to load and strike. You need to understand designs and question them, not produce them.
SMSTS is the CITB course for running a construction site as a whole. TWC covers one specific discipline, the management of temporary works under BS 5975. The roles overlap on site and many managers hold both, but neither replaces the other.
Yes. Contractors regularly put several coordinators and senior engineers through together, and in-company courses can be arranged. Request a quote through our <a href="/for-employers/">employer booking page</a>, with purchase order support included.
Photo ID, a passport or driving licence, for the identity check. For online courses you need a webcam, a reliable connection and a quiet space for both days. Start and finish times are confirmed on your joining instructions.

Guides and resources

Temporary works and BS 5975 explained Read more What is BS 5975? The standard explained Read more TWC vs TWS: which course do you need? Read more Temporary Works Coordinator course cost Read more CITB funding for SMSTS and SSSTS in 2026 Read more
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