The CDM Regulations 2015

Course Description

 

This online course provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), explaining the key duties, roles and responsibilities of all duty-holders under the regulations. It covers what organisations and individuals need to know to ensure compliance, contribute to safe and efficient construction project management, and understand how health and safety should be integrated throughout the design and construction phases. The course is designed to be completed in around 55 minutes (excluding the test) and is ideal for refreshing knowledge or obtaining a baseline understanding of CDM 2015. 

Who is this for?

This course is suitable for clients, designers, principal designers, contractors, principal contractors, site managers, health & safety professionals and anyone involved in the planning, design, management or execution of construction work who needs to understand the CDM 2015 regulations. It is particularly valuable for those who are new to the regulations or who need to refresh and update their knowledge in line with current legal expectations and good practice.

Course Content:

• Introduction to CDM 2015: scope, definitions and purposes
• Identification of duty-holders under CDM (client, designer, principal designer, contractor, principal contractor)
• Legal duties and responsibilities of each duty-holder under CDM 2015
• Planning, managing and monitoring construction projects to satisfy CDM requirements
• Arrangements for coordination, cooperation and communication between duty-holders
• Preparation and management of the Construction Phase Plan and other required documentation
• Health, safety and welfare considerations during construction work
• Ensuring competence, resources and organisational controls are in place
• Record-keeping and the maintenance of the Health and Safety File (where applicable)
• Practical reminders of best practice and what to expect from regulatory inspections or audits

Course Benefits:

• Provides a clear understanding of the legal framework and key requirements of CDM 2015
• Helps duty-holders understand their roles, duties and how to fulfil them effectively
• Supports safe and efficient management of construction projects from design through to completion
• Helps organisations reduce risk of non-compliance, regulatory enforcement or incident cost
• Enhances teamwork and communication among all parties involved in construction work
• With a digital certificate (valid for 3 years) it offers tangible evidence of training for compliance, audits and professional development