Temporary Works Design and Construction Safety Training Course

Course Introduction

The Temporary Works Design and Construction Safety Training Course is a comprehensive professional program designed to provide participants with essential knowledge of temporary structures, design principles, risk management, and safety practices required for successful construction operations. The course focuses on ensuring temporary works are properly planned, designed, implemented, inspected, and managed to prevent failures and improve site safety.

This intensive training explores the fundamentals of temporary works systems, including scaffolding, formwork, falsework, excavation support, shoring systems, temporary bridges, access platforms, and other construction support structures. Participants will gain an understanding of how temporary works contribute to construction efficiency while maintaining structural stability and protecting workers throughout project execution.

The course emphasizes the importance of proper temporary works design, engineering assessment, and coordination between designers, contractors, supervisors, and site personnel. Participants will learn how temporary structures respond to different loading conditions, environmental influences, construction activities, and operational demands that may affect their safety and performance.

Modern construction projects face increasing complexity due to accelerated schedules, challenging site conditions, taller structures, and stricter safety expectations. This program addresses emerging topics including digital temporary works planning, Building Information Modeling (BIM), advanced monitoring technologies, modular temporary systems, sustainable construction practices, and improved safety management approaches.

Designed for professionals involved in construction management, engineering, supervision, and site operations, this course combines technical principles with practical safety applications. Participants will explore industry best practices, risk assessment procedures, inspection requirements, and control measures necessary for managing temporary works effectively.

Upon completion of this training, participants will have improved knowledge of temporary works design concepts, construction safety requirements, and risk prevention strategies. The skills gained will support safer project delivery, improved temporary structure performance, reduced construction incidents, and enhanced compliance with industry standards.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

• Civil engineers involved in temporary works planning, design, and construction activities.

• Structural engineers responsible for reviewing temporary structure stability and safety.

• Construction managers overseeing temporary works implementation and site operations.

• Site engineers managing formwork, scaffolding, shoring, and temporary support systems.

• Project managers responsible for construction safety and temporary works coordination.

• Contractors involved in temporary structures and construction support activities.

• Health and safety professionals managing construction risk prevention programs.

• Building inspectors evaluating temporary works compliance and site safety conditions.

• Quantity surveyors requiring awareness of temporary works requirements and project costs.

• Architects involved in construction planning and temporary structure coordination.

• Supervisors responsible for monitoring temporary works installation and maintenance.

• Engineering consultants supporting construction safety and temporary works management.

Course Objectives

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of temporary works principles, design requirements, and safety practices used in construction projects.

• Explain the importance of temporary structures and their role in supporting safe and efficient construction operations.

• Identify different temporary works systems including scaffolding, formwork, falsework, and excavation support solutions.

• Improve participants’ ability to assess temporary works risks and implement effective control measures.

• Provide knowledge of loading conditions, stability requirements, and design considerations affecting temporary structures.

• Enhance understanding of inspection procedures, approval processes, and monitoring requirements for temporary works.

• Introduce modern technologies and digital tools supporting temporary works planning and construction safety.

• Explain responsibilities of designers, contractors, supervisors, and stakeholders involved in temporary works management.

• Explore emerging trends including modular systems, automation, sustainability, and advanced safety technologies.

• Equip participants with practical skills to improve temporary works reliability, safety performance, and project outcomes.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Temporary Works in Construction

• Understanding the purpose, importance, and applications of temporary works within construction projects.

• Exploring different temporary structures and their contribution to safe construction execution.

• Examining temporary works planning requirements and coordination responsibilities among project teams.

• Reviewing emerging challenges affecting temporary works safety and construction efficiency.

Module 2: Temporary Works Design Principles and Requirements

• Understanding fundamental design concepts applied to temporary structures and construction support systems.

• Exploring load assessment, stability requirements, and performance criteria for temporary works.

• Evaluating design considerations for different site conditions and construction environments.

• Reviewing modern approaches for improving temporary works design accuracy and reliability.

Module 3: Scaffolding Systems and Safety Management

• Understanding different scaffolding types, components, applications, and safety requirements.

• Exploring scaffolding design principles, installation procedures, and inspection practices.

• Evaluating common scaffolding risks and methods for preventing accidents and failures.

• Reviewing advanced scaffolding technologies and improved safety management approaches.

Module 4: Formwork and Falsework Design Fundamentals

• Understanding formwork systems used for concrete construction and structural support activities.

• Exploring falsework design requirements for supporting temporary construction loads.

• Evaluating stability, loading, and safety considerations affecting formwork performance.

• Reviewing innovative modular formwork solutions improving construction efficiency.

Module 5: Excavation Support and Temporary Stability Systems

• Understanding temporary excavation support methods used in construction environments.

• Exploring shoring systems, retaining solutions, and ground stability considerations.

• Evaluating risks associated with excavation activities and temporary support failures.

• Reviewing advanced monitoring methods for improving excavation safety.

Module 6: Temporary Works Risk Assessment and Control

• Understanding risk identification methods for temporary structures and construction activities.

• Exploring hazard assessment techniques and safety control measures for temporary works.

• Evaluating failure causes and lessons learned from temporary works incidents.

• Reviewing effective risk management strategies for safer construction operations.

Module 7: Temporary Works Inspection and Quality Assurance

• Understanding inspection procedures required for temporary works approval and monitoring.

• Exploring quality control practices during installation, use, and removal processes.

• Evaluating documentation requirements for temporary works management systems.

• Reviewing digital inspection tools supporting construction safety improvement.

Module 8: Construction Safety Regulations and Responsibilities

• Understanding legal requirements, standards, and responsibilities related to temporary works safety.

• Exploring roles of designers, contractors, supervisors, and workers in safe implementation.

• Evaluating compliance requirements for temporary structure management.

• Reviewing international best practices for construction safety improvement.

Module 9: Digital Technologies and Innovation in Temporary Works

• Exploring Building Information Modeling applications for temporary works planning and coordination.

• Understanding digital monitoring systems used for temporary structure performance tracking.

• Reviewing automation, prefabrication, and modular technologies improving construction efficiency.

• Examining artificial intelligence applications in construction safety risk prediction.

Module 10: Future Trends and Emerging Issues in Temporary Works

• Exploring advanced materials and innovative temporary systems shaping future construction practices.

• Understanding sustainability considerations influencing temporary works design and management.

• Reviewing challenges related to complex projects, urban construction, and accelerated delivery.

• Examining future developments in digital safety management and smart construction technologies.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.