What is CDM Awareness Training?

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) apply to all construction projects, regardless of size or duration. CDM Awareness training ensures everyone involved in a project understands their legal duties and how health and safety should be managed from the planning stage through to completion.

This course provides a clear, practical overview of CDM responsibilities, focusing on sensible planning, coordination and risk management. It helps delegates understand how good communication, cooperation and supervision contribute to safer sites, better project outcomes and compliance with legal requirements.

The training is designed to be practical and relevant, avoiding unnecessary theory and focusing on how CDM works in real construction environments.

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Who This Training is For

This course is suitable for:

  • Clients involved in construction projects
  • Principal Designers and Designers
  • Principal Contractors and Contractors
  • Site managers and supervisors
  • Anyone with CDM duties under the CDM 2015 Regulations

If you’re unsure whether this course is suitable, get in touch and we’ll advise.


What the Training Covers

Modules may include:

  • Overview of the CDM 2015 Regulations
  • Roles and responsibilities of duty holders
  • Client duties and pre-construction information
  • Managing design risk and coordination
  • Construction Phase Plans
  • Competence, cooperation and communication
  • Managing health and safety during construction
  • Common CDM failings and how to avoid them

Assessment

  • Informal assessment through discussion and scenario-based learning
  • Ongoing checks of understanding throughout the session
  • Assessment is proportionate and focused on practical understanding.

Certification

  • Certificate of attendance provided on completion
  • Evidence of CDM awareness training suitable for site records and audits

How We Deliver this Training

Select an option below to find out more.

Delivered in-house at your workplace, using your environment, equipment and day-to-day activities where appropriate.

Join us at our Oswestry training centre for practical, focused training away from the pressures of the working day.

Attend live online training from anywhere in the UK, helping reduce travel, downtime and administration costs.


Good To Know

This training supports compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. CDM places legal duties on clients, designers and contractors to ensure construction work is properly planned, coordinated and carried out by competent people.

Providing CDM Awareness training helps demonstrate due diligence and supports safer, more compliant construction projects.


  • Duration

    Half-day course
  • Delivery

    • Your workplace
    • Our training centre
    • Virtual
  • Group Size

    Up to 10 people
  • Price

    From £40 + VAT per person
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Reasons to choose this Training...

Reason 1

Gain a clear understanding of CDM 2015 responsibilities

Reason 2

Learn how CDM applies in real construction environments

Reason 3

Supports legal compliance

Reason 4

Complex regulations explained in straightforward language

Reason 5

Prevent problems throughout your project lifecycle

Your questions answered

Got a question relating to CDM Awareness Training?

CDM stands for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. In simple terms, CDM is about planning construction work properly so people aren’t put at risk. It applies to all construction projects, from small jobs through to large, complex sites.

Yes. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 apply to all construction projects, regardless of size or duration. The level of documentation and management required should be proportionate to the risks involved.

CDM places duties on several roles, including:

  • Clients
  • Principal Designers
  • Designers
  • Principal Contractors
  • Contractors
We help you understand which role applies to you and what’s required in practical terms.

Yes. Contractors and subcontractors have duties under CDM to plan work safely, cooperate with others on site and follow agreed arrangements. We can advise on what this means in practice.

No. While CDM places strong emphasis on pre-construction planning, duties continue throughout the construction phase. We support both stages as required.

Yes. We can support Principal Designers by providing practical CDM advice, reviewing documentation, assisting with risk management and helping ensure duties are being met without taking over the role.

Yes. We regularly assist projects where CDM support is needed urgently, including last-minute documentation reviews or site support before works start.

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