Refresher Course Overview
A Temporary Works Coordinator in the construction industry oversees and manages temporary structures and systems. A temporary works coordinator refresher course (TWCTC-R) teaches learners the knowledge and skills to understand, plan, and manage temporary work safely and effectively.
Temporary works can be complex on small or large sites, so understanding safety and risk management is important for on-site coordinators. This course will explain the processes of safely conducting temporary works and is for learners who have already completed their CITB Temporary Works Coordinator training in the last five years.
Temporary works are temporary structures or systems that help support the construction, maintenance, or use of a permanent building. They provide stability and safety during construction, making it possible to build the final structure as intended. Temporary works are important for construction projects and require careful planning and engineering.
What Will You Learn in the CITB TWCTC-R
- 4 C’s - Communication, Co-ordination, Co-operation and Competency
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Management of the temporary works process
- Statutory aspects of temporary works
- Role of others on a construction site
- British Standards (BS5975) Code of Practice
Course Assessment
The paper consists of 22 questions selected by CITB. This exam paper must be taken at the end of the course.
Each paper has:
18 multiple-choice and/or multiple-response questions (each worth one mark
4 text questions (each worth one to three marks)
The exam pass mark is 78% (21 out of 27).
The exam lasts 45 minutes and must be completed within this time under exam conditions.
The examination is an open book. Learners are permitted to use their course workbook—which may include any notes made by the learner during the course—for the duration of the exam.
The exam paper forms part of the overall assessment of whether the learner has successfully achieved the TWCTC.
Entry Requirements
Only learners who have completed the TWCTC or the TWCTC refresher in the
last five years are eligible to attend.
Key Benefits of the Temporary Works Refresher Training
Regulatory Compliance: It helps ensure compliance with UK regulations and industry standards for maintaining legal and operational requirements.
Temporary Works Legislative Compliance
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007) and the associated Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) are directly related to the management of temporary works.
Increased Project Efficiency: Understanding temporary works better can lead to more efficient project execution, reducing delays and costs.
Recognition and Accreditation: Completing the CITB course can improve credibility, as CITB is a well-respected authority in the construction industry.