Temporary Works CoOrdinator Refresher Course
Key Features
Of this TWCTC Refresher Course:
- Refreshes core responsibilities of coordinating temporary works on UK construction and civil engineering sites
- Covers updates to BS 5975:2019 and current industry guidance for temporary works procedures
- Strengthens competence in design checking, inspection, and permit-to-load processes
- Focuses on communication between designers, contractors, and temporary works supervisors
- Reinforces risk assessment methods for falsework, formwork, and excavation support systems
Course Date Availability
TWCTC Refresher training at the following 4 centres. Prices from £235 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Cardiff | 21st Jul 202621st Jul 2026 |
| London, Central | 22nd Jun 202619th Aug 2026 |
| Southampton | 3rd Jul 202624th Nov 2026 |
| VIRTUAL | 16th Jun 202620th Aug 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The Temporary Works Coordinator Refresher updates professionals who already hold the initial Temporary Works Coordinator qualification. It revisits the full scope of responsibilities required to plan, coordinate, and control temporary works throughout the project lifecycle. In 2026, the course places particular emphasis on maintaining compliance with BS 5975:2019, current CDM regulations, and evolving industry practice around digital design checking and inspection records. Delegates review real project scenarios involving falsework, formwork, excavation support, tower crane bases, and structural propping, ensuring they can identify when designs require independent checking and how to manage changes on site.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Site managers and project managers with existing Temporary Works Coordinator certification
- Temporary Works Coordinators due for refresher training under company or client competence schemes
- Civil engineers and structural engineers who coordinate temporary works on live projects
- Health and safety managers responsible for temporary works procedures and audit trails
- Principal contractors’ staff who review temporary works designs and inspection records
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to interpret and apply the latest amendments to BS 5975:2019 on site
- Methods for classifying temporary works and determining the required design check category
- Procedures for reviewing temporary works designs, including the use of digital mark-ups and revision control
- Techniques for planning and recording inspections of falsework, formwork, and excavation support
- How to manage permit-to-load and permit-to-strike processes with clear accountability
- Communication protocols between the Temporary Works Coordinator, designers, and temporary works supervisors
- Risk assessment approaches for complex or non-standard temporary works arrangements
- Record-keeping requirements that satisfy both regulatory and client audit expectations
Course Agenda
Overview:
The refresher is delivered over one day in a classroom or virtual format, combining structured input sessions with facilitated discussion of current site examples. Delegates work through case studies, review documentation, and complete short knowledge checks throughout the day.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Review of Temporary Works Coordinator role and legal duties under CDM 2015
- Updates to BS 5975:2019 and industry guidance since initial qualification
- Design check categories and when independent checking is required
- Inspection planning, recording, and dealing with non-conformances
- Permit-to-load and permit-to-strike procedures with worked examples
- Managing changes to temporary works designs during construction
- Communication with designers, temporary works supervisors, and contractors
- Record keeping, audit trails, and evidence of competence maintenance
Private Courses On-site
Temporary Works CoOrdinator Refresher 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:
Delegates who complete the refresher and demonstrate satisfactory understanding receive an updated certificate confirming current competence as a Temporary Works Coordinator. This certificate is typically valid for five years. Individuals should retain the certificate and any CPD records to demonstrate ongoing competence when requested by clients or principal contractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Temporary Works CoOrdinator Refresher questions:
The course is delivered as a single day of training, typically running from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with breaks and a lunch period included.
Delegates must already hold a valid Temporary Works Coordinator certificate from a recognised training provider. The refresher is not suitable for those who have never completed the initial qualification.
Yes. The refresher addresses falsework, formwork, excavation support, propping, tower crane foundations, and other common temporary works arrangements found on UK construction and civil engineering projects.
Assessment takes place through continuous observation of participation, short written or digital knowledge checks, and review of case study responses during the day. There is no separate end-of-course exam.
Successful delegates receive a certificate confirming they have completed the Temporary Works Coordinator Refresher and updated their competence in line with current standards.
The refresher certificate is normally valid for five years, after which another refresher or the full qualification may be required depending on the employer or client competence scheme.
Delegates should bring a notepad and pen. Many providers also recommend bringing copies of any site temporary works procedures or checklists you currently use, as these can be referenced during discussions.
Yes. The refresher can be delivered in a classroom setting or via live video conference, provided the virtual format allows for interactive discussion and case study work.
The refresher assumes prior knowledge and focuses on updates to standards, recent industry incidents, changes in practice, and reinforcement of existing procedures rather than teaching the role from the beginning.
No. The refresher is designed to maintain and update existing competence. You only need to repeat the full qualification if your certificate has expired or if your role requires the initial course again.
Yes. Completing the refresher and holding a current certificate provides documented evidence that you have maintained the necessary knowledge and skills for the Temporary Works Coordinator role.
A dedicated module examines how to manage design changes, communicate revisions to all parties, update inspection records, and ensure that any modifications still meet the original design intent and safety requirements.
Prices per person typically start at £235. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The course is designed for experienced Temporary Works Coordinators who need to maintain and evidence their competence in line with current standards and project expectations.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group