Training Guide - Book - Page 5
1. INTRODUCING TEMPORARY WORKS TRAINING
1.1
This publication is for use by those attending temporary works training courses and is
based on the procedural control of temporary works as described in Section 2
BS5975:2019. In addition, the syllabus covered is fully compliant with BS5975:2019
Clause 5.2.
1.2
This publication can also be used on completion of training by managers and supervisors
as reference material. It is presented as a ‘bite-sized’ guide providing basic and
fundamental information acting as a gateway to further reading to more comprehensive
reference and technical material.
1.3
This publication covers the requirements of CITB’s trainers reference document version
02.03 and fully covers the learning outcomes for the following CITB Site Safety Plus
(SSP) courses:
a.
2-day temporary works coordinator training course (TWCTC)
b.
1-day temporary works coordinator training course refresher (TWCTCR)
c.
1-day temporary works supervisor training course (TWSTC)
1.4
Whilst there are no pre-requisites to attend temporary works training courses,
delegates who have achieved CITB’s Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or an equivalent qualification,
will likely have a base level of knowledge and understanding related to the procedural
control of temporary works.
1.5
Suitability for attendance a temporary works training course should be checked by the
employer and training provider prior to booking and some may find it usual to complete
the following courses:
a.
CITB’s FREE temporary works general awareness training course via eLearning
https://ecourses.citb.co.uk/home
b.
TWf’s FREE temporary works general awareness training course via eLearning
https://www.twforum.org.uk/elearning1
1.6
BS 5975:2019 states that:
1.7
Attendance on, or successful completion of, any temporary works training course DOES
NOT confer competency. Skills, knowledge, and experience will also need to be assessed
to determine suitability to be appointed into a specific temporary works role. This should
be done in line with a company’s temporary works process but usually by the designated
individual of the employing organisation.
1.8
Attitude and behaviour are also a key component of competency, which will also be
assessed throughout the course as a key performance criteria.
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