Concrete Structures and Groundworks - Temporary Works Coordinator

Duration

1 day of 6 guided learning hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge and/or skills to support the following:

Scope:

• types of temporary works
• consequences of failure
• health and safety law
• stakeholders’ responsibilities
• management and control of design
• procurement
• key activities
• overview of Concrete Structures and Groundworks civil engineering TWs
• terminology
• purpose/principles
• examples of TWs (specific to environment from simple to complex)
• hazards (including accuracy of design and collaboration with stakeholders and engineers – risk of working outside of knowledge base)
• safety features
• others – more technical areas Formwork & falsework specifications, loads and loading

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• operative and craft
• supervision
• leadership and management

Delegates pre-requisites

Delegates must have successfully completed:

• Site Safety Plus Temporary Works Co-Ordinator course (TWCTC).

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• at least 2 years industrial experience relevant to the scope of the standard
• a verifiable CV

As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• at least 5 years as a site temporary works coordinator

In addition to the minimum trainer requirements in the Quality Assurance Requirements, trainers must have attended and achieved, and hold a current certificate for the SSPTWC:

• be a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (mICE/AMICE/MICE/FICE) or
• 5 years engineer, or project manager, or contracts manager with the Temporary works coordination role for the subject to train on i.e groundworks, or concrete structure or both
• CITB Temporary works coordinator certificate (more than 5 Years)
• Had a management Role
• Onsite experience for 8 years
• Member of the TWF

Or

• be a member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE/ FIStructE) or
• be a member of the Institution of Royal Engineers (InstRE) and
• be registered with the Engineering Council at IEng or CEng level and
• hold relevant practical and 5 years on site experience of temporary works coordinator for a medium or large size contractors (such as falsework, formwork, access and protection)

It is good practice, but not mandatory, for trainers to also hold one or more of the following qualifications.

• Level 6 NVQ in construction/ Site management
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health.
• Level 4 or 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (or SVQ equivalent).
• A health and safety degree.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Part 2.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Units A, B, C and D.
• IOSH Level 6 Diploma in Safety Management (or equivalent).
• Note: The Level 5 NVQ/SVQ in Occupational Health and Safety has replaced the Level 4 within the Qualifications and Credit Framework. Holders of a valid certificate for the Level 4 qualification will be accepted.

Occupational health and safety competence will also be satisfied by Chartered Membership of ICE, IStructE or IOSH, although specific qualifications, such as ICE Health and Safety Register (Level 1) or equivalent, are encouraged.

Delivery

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.

The learning environment, class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)
• a blend of face to face and virtual

This standard is predominantly theoretical training.

This standard is considered to be set at an advanced level.

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.

Pass or fail criteria for this standard:

• 100% pass mark required for safety critical elements
  • Permit systems
  • Design approval
• 85% pass mark overall

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

• multiple choice questions
• short answer questions

Scenarios and case studies of realistic working environments

Quality assurance

Assured

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refresher requirements for this standard.

Classification

Lifetime (Please note standards using this classification will only be grant aided once per delegate)

Approval date

July 2023

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes / Learning outcomes to be refreshed

Including additional guidance to support training delivery and final assessment

The delegate will be able to:

identify individual's limitations to temporary works construction methods and types in the construction industry. Ability to view and learn more about different types of temporary works. (Refresher to different types of Temporary Works)

Delivery guidance:

• to include photos &/or video of the following Types of Temporary Works:
• Haul roads, trenches, excavations, slopes, open cut excavations, cofferdams, retaining walls, crane loading platforms, plant foundations, tower-crane bases, groundworks, working platforms, edge protection, formwork, falsework, propping, back propping, slip form, jump form, access stairs, precast panels, columns, grating, holes, concrete pouring, safety screens.
• Working platforms, edge protection, formwork, falsework, propping, back propping, slip form, jump form, access stairs, precast panels, columns, grating, holes, concrete pouring, safety screens.

Assessment Criteria

• The Learner Can Understand types of temporary works in the construction industry and gain knowledge and awareness of them.

Handwritten Exercise

• Do Temporary works Fail? Why, how, where, when, and results – handwritten questionnaire

Assessment Specification

• Multiple Choice Questions

The Learner will be able to:

• Explain the causes of Failures in different examples
• Explain the Hazards and Risks in different examples
• Understand the key for successful Temporary Works

(Failure if temporary works)

Delivery Guidance:

• Environmental, People, Plant & Equipment, Execution & Implementation Risks. Examples must
• The process should include effective communication systems should be established to ensure messages are accurately prepared, sent out in a timely manner, and received and understood. This can be done through various forms of communication, such as questioning, clarification, and response. To ensure effective communication, a single point of contact should be designated to the PC’s TWC. This will ensure that all communication is conducted through the same source, providing clarity and eliminating miscommunication. With this system in place, everyone involved can ensure that the message is received and understood.

References

• Photos &/or video showing the risks and hazards in Temporary Works, and a live example of the temporary works process from start to finish:

Assessment Criteria

• Explain & identify the hazards and risks in different examples of temporary works.
• Understand the consequences of Temporary Works failure.
• Understand the importance of the 3P’s and 4C’s.

Assessment specification:

• Handwritten Exercise
• Identify all hazards and three risks from different scenarios

Multiple Choice Questions & a Case study:

In this case study, you must identify or explain at least two of the following: the causes of failure and their link to the 3Ps (people, processes and products); the impact of failure; the consequences of failure; the direct relevance of legislation; how you might prevent this incident from reoccurring; and the implementation risk classification. All of these factors are important in order to understand the incident and to ensure that it does not happen again. By understanding the causes and consequences of failure, you can determine the best course of action to prevent it from occurring in the future and ensure that any legislation is applied correctly. You can also use the implementation risk classification to assess the risk of the incident and determine the best way to address it.

Identify those individuals involved in temporary works who have roles such as Directors, PC, managers, senior engineers, TWCs, TWSs TWDs and TWDCs who are involved in appointing, planning, designing, constructing, monitoring, and removing the works. (The involvement of different individuals and their duties & Responsibilities)

Delivery Guidance:

• Individual to complete a nomination form
• Designated individual of the: PC, Subcontractors and designers
• TWC of: PC, Subcontractors and the difference between them
• TWS of: PC, Subcontractors and the difference between them
• Temporary Works Designers and Design Checkers
• References
• Charts of the responsibilities in different contracts as explained in BS5975:2019
• PC or Subcontractor Co-ordinating temporary works when: Single contractors on small project, PC appointed by client, PC with several Sites, PC appoints a subcontractor to implement PC’s temporary works, Complex projects.
• Handwritten Exercise
• Handwritten questionnaire

Assessment Criteria

• Understand the roles of all the individuals involved in temporary works on site as well as the client’s and subcontractors’ company.

Assessment Specification

• Multiple Choice Questions

Plan cost-effective temporary works designs, exploring methodologies and communicating with designers and supervisors. (Planning Temporary Works at tender stage and or if on a live site)

Delivery guidance:

• Identify Temporary works register as early as possible
• Maintain the Temporary works register throughout the duration of the project
• Include all identified Temporary works items in the register
• Ensure the Temporary works register is subject to an audit or inspection.

References

Documents:

• Nomination Form, Appointment letters, Drawings, Design Briefs, Designs, Calculations, Permit to Load, Permit to unload.
• Handwritten Exercise
• Handwritten and completion of Nomination Form, Drawings, Design Briefs, Designs, Calculations, Permit to Load, Permit to unload.

Assessment Criteria:

• Identify where the temporary works are required and start a register
• Assess the required temporary works
• Think about different methodologies
• Choose the appropriate and most cost-effective temporary works solution
• Request temporary works design by completing the design brief
• Receiving the temporary works designs and filing them.

Assessment specification:

In this case study, the trainee will be given documents and a scenario which will require them to create designs for temporary works. They must be able to evaluate different methodologies and choose the best solution, justifying their decision. Additionally, they must complete a design brief, register of temporary works, and demonstrate their ability to communicate with the designers.

Identify any errors or faults in temporary works during inspection. After a thorough inspection, a permit to load and off load to be signed.

(Implementing Temporary Procedure Works on a live site)

Delivery guidance

• Identify and rectify any errors in the erected temporary works
• Change of design if required
• Hold points
• Complete a permit to load
• Complete a permit to load when suitable

References

Documents:

• existing live temporary work (groundwork, formwork, and false work) on a site and or
• existing live temporary work (groundwork, formwork, and false work) using rendered videos
• existing live temporary work (groundwork, formwork, and false work) using virtual reality

Assessment Criteria

• Assess the existing temporary works (either on site or on animation videos)
• Identify the solution and how to complete the correct process before completing the permit to load
• complete the register
• how to communicate and how to implement the process when design changes are required
• when and how to complete a permit to unload if required

Documents:

• existing live temporary work (groundwork, formwork, and false work) on a site and or
• existing live temporary work (groundwork, formwork, and false work) using rendered videos
• existing live temporary work (groundwork, formwork, and false work) using virtual reality

Handwritten Exercise

• Inspection of temporary works and error identification
• Completion of permit to load
• Completion of permit to un-load

Assessment Specification

• The trainee will be presented with erected temporary in this area.

Additional information about this standard

This standard has been developed through consultation with CONSTRUCT CSG, its members and training providers. It is a bridging standard to help upskill currently qualified SSP TWC.