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Temporary Works for Designated Individuals and Directors

This covers the Designated Individual’s role, Temporary Works definitions, BS5975:2019 updates, legal requirements, and best practices for managing Temporary Works and coordinating responsibilities.
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Temporary Works for Designated Individuals and Directors

Course Cost £325 +VAT
Duration 1 DAY
  • Qualifications and requirements of the Designated Individual.
  • Definition of Temporary Works and the latest BS5975:2019.
  • Outlining the "Three P's" PEOPLE, PROCESS, PRODUCTS.
  • Directors responsibilities and the ‘Designated Individual role’.
  • Good practice for Writing company procedures as a Designated individual.
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Overview

The course focuses on Temporary Works for Senior Managers and Directors Training UK. It covers qualifications and responsibilities of the Designated Individual, definitions of Temporary Works according to BS5975:2019, legal aspects, categorization, and changes in the latest code of practice. Participants learn about people, processes, and products involved in temporary works, including roles, legislation, documentation, and best practices. The training includes assessments, appointments, and staying updated through forums and publications. Support and Q&A are provided post-course.

Who should attend

Senior Managers, Directors

Course Content

Course content:

  • Qualifications and requirements of the Designated Individual.
  • Definition of Temporary Works and the latest BS5975:2019.
  • What could be Temporary works and an outline of examples.
  • Background to Temporary Works from the Bragg report leading to the BS5975:2019publication with latest responsibilities updates.
  • Outlining the “Three P’s”  PEOPLE, PROCESS, PRODUCTS.
  • People– Principal roles and responsibilities and human failure
  • Process– Health and Safety legislation relating to temporary works HASAWA 1974, MHSWR 1999, PPE 1992, WAHR 2005, LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, CDM 2015. Legalities in relation to temporary works.
  • Process continued:- key documents for managing temporary works and running through good examples.
  • Categorising Temporary works
  • Process flow charts and various configurations
  • Main changes in the latest code of practice :- BS5975:2019 and out lining the duties and procedures of clients, designers, contractors and the PCTWC and TWC
  • Directors responsibilities and the ‘Designated Individual role’ while acting as the Principal contractors DI or subcontractors DI.
  • Good practice for Writing company procedures as a Designated individual and being wary of the latest updates in accordance with the the latest rules outlines in the BS5975:2019.
  • Designates individuals assessments for Temporary works coordinators and supervisors
  • Designated individuals letter of appointments for TWC and TWS’s
  • The Temporary Works Forum awareness for bulletins and publications and latest Temporary works updates.

Products– An outline of products used in temporary works

Question and answers and support following the course.

Temporary Works for Senior Managers and Directors Training UK.

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Who Should Attend

Senior Managers, Directors
Course Cost £325 +VAT
Duration 1 DAY
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FAQs

Are Synergie Training courses accredited and recognised in the UK?

Yes. Many Synergie Training courses are accredited by recognised industry bodies such as the Association for Project Safety (APS) and are aligned with current UK legislation, including the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations. This ensures training content is relevant, credible and suitable for continuing professional development (CPD).

Are refresher courses required for temporary works training?

Refresher training is recommended every five years or when guidance, standards, or responsibilities change. Synergie Training offers refresher courses to help maintain competency and compliance with BS 5975.

How is temporary works training assessed?

Assessment generally includes a multiple-choice test and participation in course exercises. Synergie Training assessments are designed to reflect real site-based challenges and decision-making.

Is temporary works training mandatory for construction sites?

While not legally mandated, temporary works training is widely required by clients, principal contractors, and insurers. Synergie Training supports organisations in meeting contractual, safety, and best practice expectations.

What is a temporary works course?

A temporary works course provides structured training on managing temporary structures such as formwork, scaffolding, excavations, and propping systems. It covers planning, design coordination, risk management, inspection, and compliance with BS 5975. Synergie Training delivers temporary works courses that reflect current industry standards and site practices.

What types of temporary works training are there?

Temporary works training includes Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC), Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS), Temporary Works Awareness, Temporary Works for Designated Individuals and Directors and refresher courses. Synergie Training offers a full suite of courses to suit different roles and experience levels.

Who should attend a temporary works course?

Temporary works courses are suitable for site managers, engineers, supervisors, project managers, and contractors with responsibility for temporary works. Synergie Training ensures delegates gain a clear understanding of their role within the temporary works process.

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Testimonials

We’ve helped thousands of professionals grow their skills and confidence. Hear directly from the people who’ve taken our training courses.

The course was exceptional, well run in terms of delivery of information, IT online course but seamless. Very interesting examples of temporary works failures applicable to the businesses we worked in. Break out activities / group examples worked very well and were again well managed by the trainer. Fantastic course, I will recommend to others! Best course I have attended in years!

CITB Temporary Works Co-Ordinator

Black & Veatch

The trainers knowledge was excellent and I liked his examples and how he could relate them to every day relatable examples that we could all understand. Coming from different industries and sectors his examples were a common ground. It was handled very well virtually and the engagement worked with his questioning and answering

Contract Management

The Pension Regulator

The training was very interactive and the tutor was excellent in engaging every course attendee and ensuring that the course content was tailored to each attendees Organisation and Company requirements

CITB Temporary Works Awareness

Kone – H &S Advisor

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