CDM Regulations Awareness

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries in the UK, with a significant proportion of workplace fatalities occurring on construction sites each year. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) were introduced to improve health and safety across all stages of construction projects, from initial design through to completion.

This CDM Awareness course provides learners with a clear understanding of the regulations, including when they apply, who is responsible and how risks should be managed. It explores the roles of key duty holders, common construction hazards and the importance of planning, communication and coordination in maintaining safe working environments.

This training is suitable for: 

• Anyone involved in construction, maintenance or refurbishment work
• Supervisors, managers and project personnel
• Contractors, designers, engineers, and those with CDM responsibilities

LO1: Explain the purpose of the CDM Regulations 

LO2: Identify when CDM Regulations apply to construction work

LO3: Recognise the key CDM duty holders  

LO4: Describe the responsibilities of the client, principle designer and principle contractor

LO5: Explain the importance of planning and managing health and safety in construction 

LO6: Identify common construction hazards and risks 

LO7: Recognise key CDM documents, including pre-construction information, construction phase plans and the health and safety file 

LO8: Understand the importance of communication and coordination on construction projects 

LO9: Recognise the responsibilities of designers, contractors and workers 

LO10: Identify unsafe situations and support safer working practices 

This course combines high-impact visuals, clear narration and interactive activities to guide learners through:

• The purpose and scope of CDM Regulations
• When CDM applies, including notifiable projects
• Roles and responsibilities of duty holders
• Planning and managing health and safety across project stages
• Common construction hazards such as working at height, moving plant, falling objects, and hazardous substances
• Key CDM documentation: PCI, CPP and the Health and Safety File
• The importance of communication, coordination and cooperation between project teams
• Safe working practices and recognising unsafe conditions

This CDM Awareness training course ends with a 10-question multiple choice test with a downloadable certificate.

User certificates, training programmes and results are all stored centrally in your LMS and can be accessed at any time to reprint certificates, check pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.

Your CDM Awareness certificate includes your name, company (if applicable), course title, date of completion, expiry date, and relevant accreditations or approval stamps.

Note: If using SCORM delivery via a third-party LMS, certification will need to be generated within your host LMS