Construction Design & Management (CDM) Awareness – Blackburn

This course gives an overview of CDM duty holders and their responsibilities, with particular attention given to the client role. It is nevertheless suitable for any duty holder who needs a broad understanding of CDM, which places great emphasis on cooperation and coordination and necessitates a general understanding of each duty holder’s role.

The course explains the structure and background of the Regulations, including standards of care, so that learners can have the confidence to navigate and interpret the Regulations for themselves. Key terms used in the CDM are also defined.

Location: Darwen House, Walker Office Park, Walker Rd, Blackburn BB1 2QE
Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

• Understand the structure of the Regulations and their associated guidance and how to find your way through them.
• Be able to give key definitions, including construction, and identify situations where CDM apply.
• Understand the requirements for notification.
• Identify and describe the 7 CDM duty holders, and the specific part which clients play.
• Describe the role and purpose of the preconstruction phase information.
• Describe the role and purpose of the construction phase plan.
• Describe the role and purpose of the safety file.

What is included?

• Experienced trainer with first-hand knowledge in the industry
• Lunch and refreshments
• Attendance certification

How will your understanding be measured?

• A 20 question multiple choice exam – 70% pass mark
• Candidates will be permitted to use their copies of L153
• End of training assessment will be carried out in the classroom