CDM 2015 Awareness Course

The CDM 2015 Awareness Course provides a comprehensive overview of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, the primary health and safety legislation governing construction work in Great Britain. The course explains why CDM exists, who it applies to, and what each duty holder is legally required to do to manage health, safety, and welfare effectively across the lifecycle of a construction project. Designed for a mixed ability audience, the course covers all key CDM roles including Clients, Designers, Principal Designers, Principal Contractors, Contractors, and Workers. Learners are guided through the pre construction phase, construction phase, and post construction responsibilities, with a particular focus on planning, coordination, risk elimination through design, and effective communication between duty holders. The course emphasises practical application, explaining how CDM duties are fulfilled in real projects of all sizes from minor domestic works to large, complex commercial developments. Core topics include duty holder appointments, HSE notification (F10), pre construction information, the Construction Phase Plan, the Health and Safety File, welfare standards, competence assessment, and worker involvement. By the end of the course, learners will have a clear understanding of their specific responsibilities under CDM 2015, how their role interacts with others on a project, and what “good practice” looks like in ensuring that health and safety is planned in from the earliest stages, rather than managed reactively. The course concludes with a formal end of course assessment to confirm understanding and support compliance, competence, and continuous professional development.