Supervise the installation, maintenance, monitoring and removal of temporary works

URN: COSVR725
Business Sectors (Suites): Construction Site Supervision
Developed by: Construction Skills
Approved on: 30 Sept 2020

Overview

This standard is about supervising the installation, maintenance, monitoring and removal of temporary works, that are consistent with site requirements, and adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices in accordance with current organisational requirements which are equal to or exceed current statutory and legislative requirements.

This standard is for people working in the occupational area of construction site supervision which is defined as the supervision of multiple construction trades and disciplines and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

P1    interpret and confirm the relevance of the following
        information in relation to the supervision of installing,
        maintaining and removing temporary works:
        1.1    drawings
        1.2    check certificates
        1.3    hold points
        1.4    permits to work
        1.5    specifications
        1.6    schedules
        1.7    method statements
        1.8    risk assessments
        1.9    manufacturers' information

P2    observe current legislation and official guidance to the work
        environment to ensure protection and safety of the workforce, the
        general public, visitors and the environment by the application of
        information relating to at least three of the following:
        2.1    methods of work
        2.2    risk assessment
        2.3    safe use and storage of tools
        2.4    safe use of access materials
        2.5    traffic management
        2.6    emergency plans
        2.7    fire safety
        2.8    hot works
        2.9    environmental factors

P3    identify, assess and maintain the following resources for
        temporary works
        3.1    people
        3.2    plant
        3.3    equipment or machinery
        3.4    materials and components
        3.5    sub-contractors
        3.6    information
        3.7    waste management
        3.8    utilities (power, water, lighting)

P4    confirm that all materials, equipment and tooling is correct prior
        to installation

P5    supervise the installation of the temporary works in accordance
        with the programme of works to meet the needs of organisational
        and other stakeholder procedures

P6    keep accurate records of work progress checks, faults, problems,
        corrective actions, quantities involved and maintain safe working
        methods and practices

P7    handover the temporary works in accordance with organisational
        procedures

P8    supervise the removal of the temporary works in accordance with
        the programme of works to meet the needs of organisational and
        other stakeholder requirements


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

Performance Criteria 1
Interpretation of information
K1    how to interpret the given design information relating to the work
        and resources to confirm its accuracy, completeness and
        relevance to the building type and construction and record and
        report issues in relation to the following:
        K1.1    drawings
        K1.2    check certificates
        K1.3    hold points
        K1.4    permit to work
        K1.5    specifications
        K1.6    schedules
        K1.7    method statements
        K1.8    risk assessments
        K1.9    manufacturers' information

K2    the characteristics, uses and limitations of temporary works
        including but not limited to
        K2.1    pedestrian and vehicular access
        K2.2    Earthworks: trenches, excavations, temporary slopes and
                   stockpiles.
        K2.3    Structures: formwork, falsework, propping, façade retention,
                   needling, shoring, edge protection, scaffolding, temporary
                   bridges, site hoarding and signage, site fencing,
                   cofferdams.
        K2.4    Equipment/plant foundations:  tower crane bases, supports,
                   anchors and ties for construction hoists and mast climbing
                   work platforms, groundworks to provide suitable locations
                   for plant erection
        K2.5    dewatering
        K2.6    non-permanent vehicle restraint systems
        K2.7    traffic management

K3    how to identify the correct sequence of work for installation,
        maintenance and removal of temporary works

K4    how to implement the organisational requirements, to report
        inappropriate; drawings, specifications, schedules, method
        statements, risk assessments, electronic data, written and
        verbal instructions, permits, manufacturers' information, official
        guidance associated with installation, maintenance, monitoring and
        removal of temporary works

K5    the organisational requirements to solve problems with the
        information

K6    why it is important to follow the organisational requirements

Performance Criteria 2
Observe legislation and guidelines
K7    how to comply with relevant, current legislation and official
        guidance and how it is applied to install and maintain safe, healthy
        and environmentally responsible work practices including:
        K7.1    communicate and coordinate with the responsible person
        K7.2    methods of work
        K7.3    safe use of health and safety control equipment
        K7.4    safe use of access equipment
        K7.5    safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and
                   equipment
        K7.6    specific risks to health

K8    why communication and coordination with the responsible person
        as denoted by industry standards is required

K9    the organisational requirements for the security of temporary
        works

K10  why it is important to follow the correct sequence of work when
         installing and removing temporary works installations

Performance Criteria 3
Identify, assess,  maintain and record the acquisition of resources
K11   how to identify, assess and record the acquisition of the following
         resources:
          K11.1    people
          K11.2    plant, equipment or machinery
          K11.3    materials and components
          K11.4    sub-contractors
          K11.5    information
          K11.6    work and facilities
          K11.7    waste management
          K11.8    utilities

K12    how to assess the quality of the resources

K13    how to maintain the resources for work activities

K14    how any problems and defects associated with the resources are
          reported

K15    hazards associated with the temporary works materials,
          supports, components, fittings and fixings, hand tools, portable
          power tools and equipment and methods of installation

K16    project and organisational requirements to obtain a permit to load
          from the relevant responsible person as denoted by industry
          standards

Performance Criteria 4
Confirm that all materials, equipment and tooling is correct
K17    how to implement organisational procedures, to report
          inappropriate; materials, machinery and equipment associated
          with the installation, maintenance, monitoring and removal of
          temporary works

K18    why to report inappropriate materials, machinery and equipment
          associated with installation, maintenance, monitoring and
          removal of temporary works

Performance Criteria 5
Maintain and monitor work progress reports
K19    how to keep and maintain accurate records of work progress
          by conducting checks of temporary works

K20    why accurate records,  to maintain and  monitor work progress
          are needed

K21    how to communicate and suggest corrective actions and changes
          to the programme

Performance Criteria 6
Installation of Temporary Works
K22    how the installation of the works  in accordance with the
          programme and schedule is to be carried out to meet the needs
          of the organisation and other stakeholders

K23    the hazards associated with temporary works materials,
          supports, components, fittings, fixings and tooling in relation
          to the installation of temporary works

K24   why deadlines should be kept in the installation and removal of
          temporary works structures

Performance Criteria 7
Handover the works
K25    why handover of temporary works to the responsible person, as
          denoted by organisational procedures, is required

K26    how to identify the responsible person for temporary works

K27    how to obtain certificates of sign-off works from the responsible
          person

Performance Criteria 8
Removal of temporary works
K28    how the removal of the works in accordance with the programme
          and schedule is to be carried out to meet the needs of the
          organisation and other stakeholders

K29    the hazards associated with temporary works materials,
          supports, components, fittings, fixings and tooling in relation
          to the removal of temporary works

K30    the project and organisational procedures to obtain permission to
          remove the temporary works from the responsible person

K31    how to comply with organisational procedures to remove
          temporary works


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Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

30 Sept 2025

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

CITB

Original URN

VR725

Relevant Occupations

Building Trades, Construction Supervisor

SOC Code

5330

Keywords

Temporary Works; Installation; Maintenance; Removal; Supervise;