Temporary Works General Awareness

This one-day training course offers a comprehensive introduction to temporary works, designed for individuals across all roles and levels within the construction industry. It is particularly suited to those who may not be directly involved in the technical design or coordination of temporary works but who need to understand their significance and how they impact safety, quality, cost, and project delivery.

The course is structured to raise awareness rather than confer technical competency. It focuses on the principles of temporary works management, including the legal and regulatory context, typical risks, and the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders such as the Designated Individual, Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC), Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS), designers, and contractors.

Participants will gain insight into:

• The definition and scope of temporary works.
• The historical context and evolution of temporary works practices.
• The importance of coordination, communication, and risk management.
• How temporary works fit within the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).
• The latest industry guidance and best practices.

The training is interactive, with reflection questions embedded throughout to encourage engagement and practical thinking. While it does not qualify attendees as TWCs or TWSs, it supports Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and helps individuals understand their role in promoting safe and compliant temporary works on site.

The session starts at 9:30 and concludes at 16:00 
All timings, except the start time, are approximate and may be adjuste

• Section 1 – Introduction to Temporary Works
• Section 2 – Background (History of Temporary Works)
• Section 3 - Roles, Responsibilities, Competencies and Training
• Section 4 – Design Management and Risk Implementation
• Section 5 – Site Practice
• Section 6 – Your Role in Temporary Works
• Section 7 – CDM Regulations 2015
• Section 8 – Identifying Temporary Works and Classifying Risk
• Section 9 – Risks Associated with using Temporary Works
• Section 10 - Update on latest Industry Guidance

Tutors

Luciana Lightman

Luciana is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, specialising in temporary works. With dual professional memberships in the UK (Institution of Civil Engineers) and Brazil (Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy - Crea), Luciana brings extensive expertise in temporary works design, management, and consultancy.

Her career includes key roles in major projects, such as the refurbishment of the Old War Office and Tottenham Court Road Station, stabilisation work for several London Underground stations, the Olympic Park construction, and significant rail projects under Control Period 7 (CP7). Luciana’s contributions range from designing complex scaffolding and bespoke steel structures to developing temporary works procedures, implementing effective processes, and appointing key personnel, demonstrating her ability to address a wide range of temporary works challenges.

Since 2023, Luciana has been a member of the British Standard Institution (BSI) Committee for temporary works and the Temporary Works Forum (TWF), showing her commitment to supporting industry standards.
Luciana’s approach combines practical project experience with a focus on temporary works safety, process efficiency, and effective solutions, making her a valuable resource in temporary works training and consultancy.

• Understand what temporary works are and why they matter for safety, quality, cost, and programme.
• Recognise common types of temporary works and associated risks.
• Be aware of the legal and regulatory framework for temporary works.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities within the temporary works process (Designated Individual, TWC, TWS, Designers, Contractor, etc).
• Appreciate the importance of risk assessment, communication, coordination, and proper design/check/approval procedures.
• Recognise their own role in supporting safe and compliant temporary works on site.

Anyone within the construction industry, independent of technical or managerial background. No prior knowledge is required.

Attendance does not confer competency as a Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor but is for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Virtual Training
Product code: C0520