CITB Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWS)

The CITB Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWS / TWSTC) is a one-day training programme designed for individuals who have responsibility for supervising temporary works activities on site, across construction, civil engineering, building, maintenance or refurbishment environments.

This Temporary Works Supervisor course forms part of the CITB Site Safety Plus portfolio and focuses on equipping delegates with the essential understanding of the role, risk management, legal duties and the relevant industry standard (such as BS 5975) in the context of temporary works.

Why choose TE Training Academy

At TE Training Academy, our CITB TWS course is delivered by trainers with real-world experience in supervising temporary works across building, infrastructure, tunnelling, maintenance and civil engineering projects.

We emphasise practical relevance, linking legal and regulatory elements to real site supervisory scenarios so delegates gain not only the certificate but the confidence to apply what they learn in their workplace.

Our delivery is flexible and tailored for working professionals: choose from classroom, virtual live or bespoke in-house programmes. By completing your Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWS / TWSTC) with us you demonstrate your competence and readiness to supervise temporary works safely across a range of construction settings.

Who should attend

The CITB TWS course is ideal for:

• Site supervisors, team leaders, foremen and other staff who supervise the installation, alteration, monitoring or removal of temporary works.
• Individuals who already support or wish to progress into the role of Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) or those working under a Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) who need to understand their duties.

Delegates should have a good understanding of spoken and written English and ideally site experience in temporary works.

Course duration and assessment

The CITB Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) course runs over one day delivered as classroom or live virtual training.

Assessment includes attendance at all sessions and a multiple choice or short answer test at the end of the course. On successful completion, delegates receive a CITB approved certificate valid for five years.

What You’ll Learn

By completing the Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course, delegates will be able to:

• Recognise the need for and understand the duties of a Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) and the roles of other key parties, such as the designated individual (DI) and Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC).
• Understand and apply the key principles of BS 5975-1&2 in the context of the TWS role, including risk assessment, safe systems of work, and supervision of temporary works.
• Manage the hazards and risks associated with temporary works (both safety and business-critical) on smaller and larger projects across sectors.
• Understand how the TWS role fits into the broader management process of temporary works from design through installation, monitoring and removal.