This qualification is for managers, supervisors, agents, and personnel on site with responsibility for managing temporary works. It provides a thorough understanding of the TWC role and duties as outlined in BS 5975:2019.
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Q1. According to BS 5975, what is the primary role of a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) on a construction site?
A. To personally design all temporary works structures.
B. To coordinate all activities related to the temporary works.
C. To operate the plant used for erecting temporary works.
D. To procure all materials required for the temporary works.
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✓ Answer: B. To coordinate all activities related to the temporary works.
The TWC's key responsibility is the coordination of all temporary works phases, from briefing to erection and dismantling, not the design or procurement.
Q2. What is the main purpose of the Temporary Works Register as defined in BS 5975?
A. To act as a financial ledger for the hire costs of temporary works equipment.
B. To list all operatives on site who are competent to erect temporary works.
C. To be the central control document that tracks every item of temporary works from inception to removal.
D. To serve as the primary design drawing for all standard temporary works solutions.
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✓ Answer: C. To be the central control document that tracks every item of temporary works from inception to removal.
The register is a crucial management tool for tracking and controlling all temporary works on a project, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
Q3. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 allows for prosecution following a work-related death. Who is prosecuted under this specific Act?
A. The individual TWC or site manager directly.
B. The company or organisation as a whole.
C. Both the company and specific individuals under this Act.
D. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector.
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✓ Answer: B. The company or organisation as a whole.
This Act specifically targets the organisation for a gross breach of a duty of care. Individuals cannot be prosecuted under this Act, but may face charges for gross negligence manslaughter under common law.
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Who has to sit the CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
Who needs a CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)?
Those responsible for managing and coordinating all forms of temporary works on construction projects.
The real CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC): format
How many questions are in the CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)?
The real CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) has 22 questions and lasts 45 minutes. Our mock uses 25 questions in 30 minutes.
What is the CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: 78% (21 out of 27 marks). Our mock marks you at 18 out of 25, the threshold we mark against.
How hard is it
How hard is the CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)?
Difficulty: Moderate, not technically difficult for experienced construction professionals.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)?
Lack of thorough understanding or application of BS 5975.
Inability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
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The test is timed at 30 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
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