IOSH Temporary Works Coordinator Course
Key Features
Of this IOSH Temporary Works Coordinat Course:
- Covers the full scope of temporary works coordination under BS 5975 and current UK construction regulations
- Focuses on practical risk assessment, design checking, and on-site supervision across all temporary structures
- Includes procedures for falsework, scaffolding, excavation support, and lifting arrangements
- Emphasises coordination between designers, contractors, and clients throughout project phases
- Prepares delegates to maintain documented records and conduct effective handover processes
- Aligns with IOSH standards for competent persons managing temporary works on UK sites
Course Date Availability
IOSH Temporary Works Coordinat training at the following 12 centres. Prices from £315 per person :
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Course Information
Overview:
The IOSH Temporary Works Coordinator course provides structured training for those responsible for the safe management of temporary works on construction projects. It addresses the full range of temporary structures and systems used during building, civil engineering, and maintenance works, ensuring compliance with recognised industry standards and legal duties.
Delegates learn how to coordinate temporary works activities from initial planning through to dismantling, including the verification of designs, inspection regimes, and communication with all parties involved. The content reflects current UK practice and supports the development of clear procedures that reduce risk on active sites.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Site managers and project managers with temporary works responsibilities
- Civil and structural engineers involved in design checking
- Temporary works coordinators and supervisors already operating on site
- Health and safety professionals seeking to expand their construction knowledge
- Contractors and subcontractors who install or manage temporary structures
- Client representatives overseeing construction safety compliance
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to interpret and apply the requirements of BS 5975 in daily site operations
- Methods for categorising temporary works and determining appropriate design checks
- Techniques for reviewing temporary works designs and identifying critical interfaces
- Procedures for planning, permitting, and monitoring temporary works throughout their lifecycle
- Approaches to coordinating inspections, permits to load, and dismantling sequences
- Record-keeping practices that demonstrate due diligence and support audit trails
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over two consecutive days and combines classroom instruction with group exercises based on realistic site scenarios. Delegates complete both individual and collaborative tasks before undertaking a final assessment.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Legal duties, regulations and the role of the temporary works coordinator
- Classification of temporary works and the design process
- Checking, approval and permit systems for temporary structures
- Coordination across falsework, scaffolding, excavation support and formwork
- Inspection regimes, loading sequences and handover documentation
- Risk management, communication and incident prevention on active sites
Private Courses On-site
IOSH Temporary Works Coordinator training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive an IOSH certificate confirming they have met the learning outcomes for the Temporary Works Coordinator qualification. The certificate does not expire, although IOSH recommends periodic refresher training to maintain awareness of evolving standards and site practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked IOSH Temporary Works Coordinator questions:
The standard course is delivered over two full days with a combination of taught sessions and assessed activities.
Delegates should have a reasonable level of site experience and a working knowledge of construction processes, although no formal prior qualification is required.
The syllabus covers legal responsibilities, temporary works classification, design checking procedures, permit systems, inspection regimes and coordination across multiple structure types.
Assessment includes a written examination and practical exercises that test the ability to apply procedures to realistic site scenarios.
Delegates who meet the required standard receive an IOSH Temporary Works Coordinator certificate.
The certificate itself does not expire, but IOSH advises regular refresher training to keep knowledge current with changing regulations and practices.
The Coordinator course focuses on overall management, design interfaces and project-wide procedures, while the Supervisor course concentrates on day-to-day on-site control and inspection duties.
Delegates are advised to bring a notepad, pen and any site documentation they routinely use when managing temporary works.
Yes, the course emphasises practical procedures that can be implemented immediately on construction projects involving temporary structures.
The qualification is widely accepted by contractors, clients and principal contractors as evidence of competence for the temporary works coordinator role.
The training includes specific guidance on managing interfaces between different parties and maintaining clear lines of communication and responsibility.
Yes, the syllabus addresses a full range of temporary works including scaffolding, formwork, falsework, excavation support and lifting arrangements.
Prices per person typically start at £315. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This training equips participants with the knowledge required to fulfil the temporary works coordinator role effectively on UK construction projects of varying scale and complexity.
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