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CDM Awareness Training​ Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to CDM

  • What is Construction, Design, and Management (CDM)?
  • Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
  • Does this Affect You?
  • What are the Legal Duties?
  • What Work is Notifiable?

Module 2: Client Duties

  • Client Duties in Relation to Managing Projects
  • Appointment of the Principal Designer and the Principal Contractor
  • Notification
  • Application to Domestic Clients

Module 3: Health and Safety Duties and Roles

  • General Duties
  • Duties of Designers
  • Designs Prepared or Modified Outside Great Britain
  • Duties of a Principal Designer in Relation to Health and Safety at the Pre-Construction Phase
  • Construction Phase Plan and Health and Safety File
  • Duties of a Principal Contractor in Relation to Health and Safety at the Construction Phase
  • Principal Contractor’s Duties to Consult and Engage with Workers

Module 4: General Requirements for all Construction Sites

  • Application
  • Safe Places of Construction Work
  • Good Order and Site Security          
  • Stability of Structures
  • Demolition or Dismantling
  • Explosives
  • Excavations
  • Cofferdams and Caissons
  • Reports of Inspections
  • Energy Distribution Installations
  • Prevention of Drowning
  • Traffic Routes
  • Vehicles
  • Prevention of Risk from Fire, Flooding, or Asphyxiation
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Emergency Routes and Exits
  • Fire Detection and Fire-Fighting
  • Fresh Air
  • Temperature and Weather Protection
  • Lighting

Module 5: General

  • Enforcement in Respect of Fire
  • Review
  • Schedules

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Who should attend this CDM Awareness Training Course?  

The CDM (Construction, Design, and Management) Awareness Training Course is intended for individuals who are or want to be involved in construction projects. This course can benefit a wide range of professionals, including: 

  • Principal Designers 
  • Principal Contractors 
  • Contractors 
  • Health and Safety Professionals 
  • Site Managers and Supervisors 
  • Project Managers 
  • Facility Managers 

Prerequisites of the CDM Awareness Training Course 

There are no formal prerequisites for this CDM Awareness Training Course.

CDM Awareness Training Course Overview

In today's fast-paced work environments, ensuring Health and Safety Courses is paramount. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) govern health and safety in the construction industry, aiming to reduce accidents and promote a safer working environment.

Understanding CDM is crucial for all professionals involved in construction projects, including architects, engineers, project managers, and site supervisors. Mastery of CDM principles ensures compliance with legal requirements, reduces risks, and enhances project outcomes.

The Knowledge Academy's 1-day CDM Awareness Training Course provides delegates with a comprehensive understanding of CDM regulations, risk management strategies, and best practices. Through interactive sessions and real-world case studies, delegates gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of CDM and contribute to safer construction practices.

Course Objectives

  • To understand CDM principles thoroughly
  • To identify and assess construction risks effectively
  • To comprehend the roles of different stakeholders under CDM
  • To develop robust risk management strategies
  • To foster a culture of safety and compliance within construction projects

Upon completion, delegates will possess a comprehensive understanding of CDM regulations and risk assessment, enabling them to effectively manage health and safety risks in construction projects, thereby ensuring compliance and promoting a safer working environment.

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What’s included in this CDM Awareness Training Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors    
  • CDM Awareness Training Certificate 
  • Digital Delegate Pack

Why choose us

Our Hong Kong venue

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Free Wi-Fi

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Full IT support

IT support is on hand to sort out any unforseen issues that may arise.

Video equipment

This location has full video conferencing equipment.

Hong Kong is an autonomous territory of the People’s Republic of China and can be located on the southern coast of China. Hong Kong has a population of around 7 million people. The education system in Hong Kong is mostly based around the English system and it is overseen by the Education Bureau and the Social Welfare Department. One of the earliest schools in Hong Kong was Li Ying College established in 1075. The education level begins with preschool education that is payable education, paid by pupil’s parents. The primary and secondary education is mandatory for every child in Hong Kong to attend from the age of 6 to 18. Higher education remains exclusive in Hong Kong and adult education is a growing sector in Hong Kong, with two non-profit school running evening courses. The University of Hong Kong was founded in 1911 and is the oldest tertiary (higher education) institution in Hong Kong and is organised into 10 academic faculties with English as the main language of instruction. The Education Bureau in Hong Kong also provides educational services for immigrant children from mainland China and other countries. Hong Kong also has 175 internal schools.

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99 Queens Road
Central
Hong Kong

T: +852 2592 5349

Ways to take this course

Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led CDM Awareness Training | Health And Safety in Hong Kong. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.

Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's CDM Awareness Training | Health And Safety in Hong Kong, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.

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CDM Awareness Training | Health And Safety in Hong Kong FAQs

The CDM regulations, or Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, are a set of health and safety rules that apply specifically to construction projects, and these rules apply to all construction projects, no matter how big or small.
There are no formal prerequisites in this Construction Design and Management (CDM) Awareness Training course.
This Construction Design and Management (CDM) Awareness Training course is designed for anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge about the set of regulations for managing the health, safety, and welfare of construction projects.
Key responsibilities of the client includes appointing the principal designer, appointing the principal contractor, making suitable arrangements for managing projects, allocating sufficient time and resources, notifying pre-construction information, etc.
The main aim of CDM regulations is to improve health and safety in the construction industry by defining various types of duty holders with varying degrees of responsibility for health and safety on a construction project.
CDM helps in construction by assisting individuals to sensibly plan the work, so the risks involved are managed from start to finish, have the right people for the right job at the right time, cooperate and coordinate their work with others, communicate information effectively to those who need to know, etc.
During this interactive training course, you will learn various concepts such as the law that applies to the whole construction process on all construction projects, ensuring health and safety controls are appropriate, increasing the level of commitment to working safely and healthily etc.
The training fees for CDM Awareness Training certification in Hong Kong starts from HKD7995
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for CDM Awareness Training.
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