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Temporary Works Supervisors Training

This course is intended for people who have to act as temporary works supervisors, as described within BS5975:2008.
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Temporary Works Supervisors Training

Course Cost £275 +VAT
Duration 1 DAY
  • Course focuses on temporary works management and health & safety legislation.
  • Provides competence in management arrangements for temporary works.
  • Covers legal liabilities under various health and safety regulations.
  • Delegates learn about roles, responsibilities, and interfaces in temporary works.
  • Aims to equip delegates with skills to act as temporary works supervisors.

Overview

This course is designed for temporary works supervisors as per BS5975:2008, focusing on management arrangements and health and safety legislation. It aims to provide knowledge on effective temporary works management. The course covers accidents in temporary works, legal liabilities, responsibilities of supervisors, provision of information, safety method statements, compliance with BS5975:2008, and concludes with an examination. Delegates will understand personnel roles, legal liabilities, and be able to act as temporary works supervisors upon completion. The course duration is one day with a maximum of 16 delegates.

Who should attend

Temporary Works Supervisors

Course Content

The Temporary Works Supervisors Training course is intended for people who have to act as temporary works supervisors, as described within BS5975:2008. The course does not train delegates in the technical aspects of temporary works supervision, but provides competence in the management arrangements for temporary works and recognition of the associated health and safety legislation.

The aim of the course is to provide information on effective temporary works management, from concept to striking/dismantling.

Session 1          Introduction and Setting Course Objectives

Session 2          Accidents in Temporary Works Case Studies

Case Studies to review typical accident arising out of temporary works.

Session 3          Temporary Works Management

The requirements of BS5975:2008 for inclusion in an organisation’s Health and Safety policy and procedures for Temporary Works management. Roles and responsibilities. Appointments required and organisational interfaces

Session 4          Legal Liabilities

Implications of the General Duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Management of Health and Safety at Work 1999, the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007.

Session 5          Responsibilities of the Temporary Works Supervisor

Discussion on the Temporary Works Supervisor responsibilities and the interfaces with Temporary Works Designers, Temporary Works Co-ordinators, other contractors and their supervisors, CDM co-ordinators and the client.

Session 6          Provision of Information

Information to be supplied for planning temporary works.

Session 7          Safety Method Statements

Requirements temporary works erection, use and dismantling risk assessments and method statements. Information to be supplied for temporary works that are not dismantled.

Session 8          BS5975:2008 Compliance

A group exercise to develop a compliance flowchart.

Session 9          Examination

Multi choice closed book examination.

Session 10       Course Review and Conclusion

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, delegates should:

  • understand the personnel involved in a temporary works procedure and their functions;
  • appreciate the legal liabilities of persons involved in temporary works and the peripheral safety and health issues applicable to temporary works; and
  • be capable of performing the role of temporary works supervisor.

Temporary Works Supervisors Training training Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available.

You can view all of our Temporary Works traininghere.

Who Should Attend

Temporary Works Supervisors
Course Cost £275 +VAT
Duration 1 DAY

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

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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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