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CITB Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course - Refresher

1 day | CITB accredited | £295 (ex-VAT) | €350

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CITB Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course - Refresher

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CITB Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) Training Course – Refresher

Location: Portadown, Dublin & On-Site
Duration: 1 Day
Price: £295 (ex-VAT) | €350

Maintain your competence and stay compliant with the CITB Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) Refresher Course, designed for supervisors responsible for overseeing temporary works on construction sites. This one-day refresher ensures supervisors remain confident, knowledgeable, and compliant with BS 5975:2019 and current health and safety legislation.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for individuals who have previously completed the CITB Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) Training Course and who are responsible for supervising temporary works on site.

It is suitable for:

  • Temporary Works Supervisors
  • Site Supervisors and Forepersons
  • Construction Managers
  • Engineers with temporary works responsibilities

The refresher course reassures employers and contractors that supervisors remain competent and up to date with industry best practice.

Pre-Requisites

Candidates must:

  • Have previously completed the CITB Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) course
  • Have experience supervising temporary works
  • Have a good understanding of spoken and written English

Learners are expected to have a working knowledge of health and safety principles and risk management within construction environments.

Course Aim

The aim of the Temporary Works Supervisor Refresher Course is to refresh and reinforce the knowledge required to safely supervise temporary works on site.

The course focuses on:

  • The role and responsibilities of the Temporary Works Supervisor
  • Preventing failures in temporary works
  • Applying procedural controls in line with BS 5975:2019
  • Strengthening communication and coordination between site teams

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, learners will understand:

  • The role and responsibilities of the Temporary Works Supervisor
  • The relationship between the Temporary Works Supervisor and Temporary Works Co-Ordinator
  • The importance of BS 5975:2019 in managing temporary works
  • Typical documentation used in temporary works procedures
  • The importance of the 4Cs:
    • Communication
    • Co-ordination
    • Co-operation
    • Competence
  • How effective risk management prevents temporary works failure
  • How temporary works integrate with wider site health and safety systems

The refresher expects the same underpinning knowledge demonstrated during the original TWS course.

Assessment Method

  • Full attendance is mandatory
  • Continuous assessment throughout the course
  • Multiple-choice assessment at the end of the day

Certification

Upon successful completion, candidates will receive:

  • CITB Site Safety Plus Temporary Works Supervisor Refresher Certificate
  • Certificate validity: 5 years

This certification confirms continued competence in supervising temporary works safely and effectively.