Course Name: Construction Design Management (CDM) Awareness
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Course Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes
This RoSPA-assured Construction Design Management (CDM) Training course develops awareness of the regulations, their aims and the legal duties they create.
The course covers duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and how to plan construction projects effectively. Users will learn how a CDM project works, the implications for risk assessment and how to fulfil their responsibilities and ensure compliance.
The training course comprises the following modules:
Provides an overview of CDM 2015 regulations, duty holders’ roles and the application of CDM to prevent accidents.
Why Regulations are Required
Case Studies – How CDM Prevent Accidents
Overview of Regulations
Duty Holder Roles Required by Regulation
Where CDM Applies
Deciding if CDM Applies
Explains how a CDM project works, including the appointment of duty holders and documentation requirements for both the construction phase plan and health and safety file.
The Appointment Process
Communication and Cooperation
The Notification Process
Documentation Requirements.
Explores risk assessment in construction, including key terms, hazards, risks and risk control principles.
The Risk Assessment Process – Construction Project
Risk Assessment Definitions
Risk Assessment Process
Construction Hazards
Particular Risks
Risk Control Principles
What You Will Learn
What are duty holders in a CDM project
Phases of a CDM project
How to assess risks in construction projects
When are projects notifiable and what this means
Essential documentation, such as the Construction Phase Plan
Your role and responsibilities under CDM
Available in 13 Languages
Course subtitles are available in multiple languages, including:
This course is assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
The course certificate includes:
User name
Company name
Course name
Completion date
Expiry date
Approval body
A RoSPA-assured certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
Fully online
Multiple choice
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Customer Feedback
Why Is CDM Awareness Training Important?
Construction projects pose significant risks to the health and safety of workers and the general public. In 2023/24, 51 deaths were reported in the construction sector, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This figure makes construction the most dangerous industry in Britain.
Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations establish defined roles and responsibilities at every phase of a construction project to ensure health and safety. Construction professionals must be aware of CDM and its implications for project planning and site safety.
This CDM Regulations 2015 training course covers the key concepts, responsibilities and regulations all duty holders must know, including necessary documentation and risk assessment guidance. This knowledge supports compliance and improves worker safety.
Are You Aware of Your Responsibilities?
As an employer, you must comply with CDM and understand its implications for construction operations and worker safety.
Under CDM, employers must:
Ensure that all employees are aware of CDM regulations and duties
Provide targeted CDM training for employees based on their roles and responsibilities
Ensure that employees carry out their tasks safely and in compliance with CDM
Appoint competent supervisors to oversee compliance
Conduct thorough risk assessments and relay potential hazards to workers
Communicate project-specific information to employees and contractors
Establish protocols for reporting and investigating incidents or concerns
This course provides an awareness of how to comply with the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. It looks at vital information, including the required duty holders in a CDM project, responsibilities for each project phase and risk management obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
CDM stands for Construction Design and Management. It refers to a set of regulations aimed at improving the overall health, safety, and efficiency of construction projects. These regulations apply to all building and construction work and include new build, demolition, refurbishment, extensions, repairs, maintenance, and more.
CDM Regulations Training explores the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. It covers responsibilities, legal obligations and best practices for managing health and safety risks during construction projects.
Almost everyone involved in a construction project has duties under CDM. Our CDM Regulations Training course helps clients, designers, and contractors understand their roles and fulfil their specific responsibilities. The course also improves workers’ awareness of their health and safety duties under CDM.
Human Focus provides CDM awareness training online, allowing you to access the course from any location and learn at your own pace. After completing the course, you’ll earn a CDM awareness Training certificate.
Yes. CDM courses for principal contractors cover their specific roles and responsibilities under the CDM Regulations. These courses equip them with essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage health and safety risks on construction projects.
This CDM awareness course provides an awareness of the regulations and is not targeted at one specific job role.
Obtaining certification is not a legal requirement for principal contractors. However, proper training and knowledge of CDM regulations are essential to fulfil their duties and responsibilities effectively.
Everyone involved in a construction project must understand CDM to ensure compliance.
A Construction Design Management regulations course is a straightforward way to achieve and demonstrate the necessary awareness. It educates employees on their legal duties and responsibilities, how to plan construction projects effectively and best practices to maintain safety.
Yes, CDM awareness training should be refreshed regularly to stay up-to-date with any changes to regulations, best practices, and industry standards. Training certificates also expire after three years. It’s necessary to repeat the course after this period to renew your certification.
No, CDM Training is not exclusively for large construction projects. The CDM 2015 regulations apply to all construction projects, regardless of size, duration, or complexity. This includes small-scale residential projects and minor refurbishments as well as large-scale commercial developments.
Taking a CDM Regulations Course offers several benefits, including enhanced safety through heightened awareness of potential on-site hazards, reducing accident and injury risks. It ensures participants understand and comply with legal duties under CDM Regulations, helping avoid penalties.
Different levels of CDM training include general awareness courses and training for duty holders, such as CDM training for principal contractors. This CDM Awareness course provides an overview of the regulations and associated roles and responsibilities. It is not aimed at any particular duty holder.
Although CDM Regulations do not have specific duties for project managers, they can still benefit significantly from CDM regulations training. It equips them with a thorough understanding of CDM principles and requirements, enabling effective project management and legal compliance.
All Human Focus courses are certified or approved by an independent health and safety body to guarantee quality and accuracy. This course is assured by RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents).
The course is priced at £35 +VAT for a single trainee. Discounted prices are available if you’re looking to make a volume purchase – speak to one of our sales team to learn more.
Absolutely. You can explore the e-learning platform, get course previews, and see how easy online training can be. Speak to one of our sales team, or click here to arrange your free trial of our CDM training course.