Site Safety Plus

Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC)

TWCTC equips site professionals to manage temporary works safely and efficiently, focusing on coordination, communication, and regulatory best practice.

Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC)

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There are two courses within the Site Safety Plus suite specifically for temporary works co-ordinators:

  • The two-day Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course (TWCTC)

  • The one-day Refresher Course (TWCTC-R)

Important notes

  • The main aim of these courses is to focus on the process of co-ordination of temporary works, commonly expressed through the role of the temporary works co-ordinator (TWC).

  • These courses are not technical awareness courses for temporary works, although there are elements of technical awareness that are signposted throughout and that must be included in the course exercises.

  • Attendance does not demonstrate competency as a TWC: this comes from a mixture of education, training and experience, and should be judged by an appropriate senior individual, usually referred to as the designated individual (DI).

  • Training is considered an essential element of TWC competence.

What is this course about?

This two-day course is designed to help those who have responsibility for managing all forms of temporary works on site. The course aims to improve the knowledge of this role and the temporary works environment. The development of these courses was supported by several organisations, including the Temporary Works Forum and the Health and Safety Executive.

Is this course right for me?

This course is for those who have on-site responsibility for managing all forms of temporary works. Learners need to be prepared to discuss and explore all the core health and safety factors that are integrated into temporary works processes at all stages of a project, from initiation to closure. They will need to have working knowledge of all associated legislation, specifically the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 in terms of its intention and compliance.

What are the course aims?

The course emphasises the importance of communication, co-ordination, co-operation and competency (the '4Cs'), risk management, safety and business relations, and aims to help TWCs to:

  • Understand the need for and duties of a TWC

  • Understand the role of others

  • Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of BS 5975 in respect of this role.

Are there any entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements. However, delegates must have a thorough understanding of health and safety principles, and understand the importance of risk management, design considerations, inspection and testing, and recording and monitoring requirements.

Learners who have achieved a certificate approved against the Health and Safety in Construction Site Supervision standard (such as SSSTS or SSSTS-R) or the Health and Safety in Construction Site Management standard (such as SMSTS or SMSTS-R) will have gained the knowledge to partake in the course.

Where can I take this course?

This course can be taken in a classroom or via remote delivery, whatever suits you best.

How long is the certificate valid for?

Certification for this course is valid for five years. To stay certified in this area, you will need to retake the course, or take the one-day Refresher course (TWCTC-R) before the expiry date.

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