CDM Awareness Training

Providing delegates with a clear understanding of the new CDM regulations, the CDM Awareness Training course supplies a thorough breakdown of guidance on planning and designing in construction.

What is Phoenix's CDM Awareness Training?

This training course provides delegates with a clear understanding of the new CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations. It offers guidance on planning and designing for health and safety within construction projects, and explains the roles and responsibilities specified within the legislation. 

By taking the course, delegates can ensure their actions and those of their organisation remain in line with regulations, while also learning to maintain a safe workplace for staff. 

Learning options

2 learning types available

Benefits for Employers 

  • Avoid prosecution due to unlawful practices in your organisation

  • Demonstrate your commitment to legislation to fellow businesses, strengthening your brand

  • Further employee knowledge of construction design legislation

  • Employees with CDM training can contribute to higher quality project outcomes, through improved design and management practices. 

  • A workforce skilled in CDM shows clients and stakeholders that the company prioritises health and safety. 

Benefits for Learners 

  • Develop knowledge of the Construction Design and Management Regulations applicable to many roles in the construction industry

  • Protect your organisation from prosecution through up-to-date information on construction legislation

  • Further your knowledge of site safety to keep both yourself and colleagues safe

  • The course allows learners to identify whether a project qualifies as construction under CDM 2015, and provides a broad understanding of the requirements – such as notification status and key duty holders. 

This course is for anyone involved in the construction industry, particularly: 

  • Supervisors 

  • Managers 

  • Anyone with responsibility under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 

The duration of the CDM Awareness training course depends on which learning style you choose.

When studied In-House, it is a one-day course which can be studied in your workplace.

When you study through e-Learning, Phoenix recommends taking 90 minutes to complete the course.

The CDM awareness course covers the following topics: 

  • Overview of the CDM legal regulations and summary of key changes  

  • Definitions and applications of the CDM regulations 

  • Key roles and responsibilities – Client, Designer, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor and Contractors  

  • Site safety requirements  

  • Pre-construction information and the health and safety plan  

  • Planning and maintenance of a safe construction environment 

The learning objectives of the CDM Awareness course are: 

  • The definition of health, safety and welfare 

  • Reasons for managing health and safety- Moral, Legal and Financial 

  • What construction work is; key duty holders 

  • The legal and organisational health & safety roles and responsibilities of clients, designers, the Principle Contractor, contractors and workers Pre-Construction information, the Health and Safety File and the Construction Phase Plan 

  • Important Regulations as detailed in CDM regulations 2015 

Upon completing the Phoenix CDM Awareness Training course, many candidates study additional courses with Phoenix in order to further their knowledge of health and safety. Suitable courses include:   

  • When and how will I receive my certificate?

Once you complete the course, a confirmation of results is available immediately. This certificate can be mailed to your business or directly to course delegates.

  • Is the Phoenix CDM Awareness course assessed?                              

The course is not assessed, however on request an assessment can be produced and delivered at the end of the course.                           

Pass rates  

With pass rates above industry average for our one-day courses, taking a Phoenix health and safety course provides you with all the tools you need to succeed when studying.  

Designed by the Experts  

Each of our in-house are designed by our experts according to leading health and safety legislation, providing candidates with the information they need in compact and interactive courses.  

Student Approved  

With its unbeatable service, Phoenix provides industry-leading health and safety courses to thousands each year, earning us a 4.9/5-star rating on Trustpilot.

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