CDM 2007 Planning Supervisor - Co-ordinator Conversion
Course Duration: 2 Days
Costs - £545 + VAT
CDM 2007 Planning Supervisor - Co-ordinator Conversion
OVERVIEW
CDM 2007 represents a step change in construction health and safety legislation. It brings the CDM 1994 regulations and the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) regulations 1996 into a single regulatory package providing a clear focus on management, communication, co-operation and competence within the project team.
The changes are significant and will affect everyone in the construction industry.
CDM 2007 aims to:
• Simplify the regulations and improve clarity, making it easier for duty holders to
know what is expected of them;
• Focus on planning and management, with an emphasis on active management
and a reduction in bureaucracy;
• Maximise flexibility to accommodate the broad spectrum of contractual
arrangements;
• Strengthen the requirements regarding co-ordination and co-operation,
particularly between designers and contractors.
• Simplify the assessment of organisations’ competence.
Under CDM 2007 the role of the co-ordinator has been extended compared to its predecessor, the planning supervisor, and the level of responsibility increased, reflecting the pivotal role that the co-ordinator has in the successful execution of a construction project.
This two-day course is designed to provide personnel who have acted as competent planning supervisors with the necessary knowledge about the Regulations, ACoP, Guidance and best practice to achieve competence as a coordinator.
It has been specifically designed for planning supervisors wishing to undertake the role of coordinator and will ensure you are fully informed with the necessary information to modify your existing practices and procedures to ensure full compliance with the new regulations.
The course is highly interactive and includes presentations, notes, syndicated exercises, delegate discussion and examination to ensure effective learning outcomes.The tutors are widely experienced in the understanding and practical application of the CDM 1994 regulations and have been closely involved in the consultation process for CDM 2007. They have been practising planning supervisors since 1995 and are qualified co-ordinators under CDM 2007. They also have extensive experience working for and on behalf of clients, designers, and principal contractors and contractors.
INTENDED FOR
This course is designed to provide experienced planning supervisors with the necessary knowledge about the CDM 2007 Regulations, ACoP, Guidance and best practice to achieve competence as a co-ordinator.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course each delegates should:
• Know the requirements of the CDM 2007 duty holders and what is expected of them;
• Fully understand the duties and role of the CDM Co-ordinator;
• Be able to assist and educate the client;
• Conduct a meaningful dialogue with designers in relation to risk assessment;
• Compile the pre-construction information;
• Assess competence and resource allocation;
• Review the construction phase plan; and
• Compile the health and safety file.
TIMINGS
ADDITIONAL
DAY 1
Session 1 Introduction and setting course objectives
Session 2 The Regulations, ACoP and Guidance
• Content and format of the regulations, approved code of practice
and guidance.
• Identification of the significant changes from CDM1994.
Session 3 Duties of the CDM Co-ordinator
• Review of the CDM co-ordinator’s duties under the regulations.
• Workscope specification, pricing and contractual arrangements.
Session 4 The Role of the Client in the project
• Review of the client’s duties under the regulations.
• The importance of the client’s involvement and correct allocation of resources.
Session 5 The Appointment of the CDM Co-ordinator & Principal Contractor
• Evaluating the competence and resources of the co-ordinator and
principal contractor.
• Making appointments.
Session 6 The Provision of Information
• The nature and timing of information to be provided.
• Syndicate exercise.
Session 7 Examination
• Closed book, multi-choice examination on Day 1 syllabus.
Session 8 Review of Day 1 and Close
Conversion
DAY 2
Session 1 Management Arrangements
• Client responsibilities for management.
• Controlling the commencement of construction.
• Co-operation and co-ordination.
Session 2 Project notification
• Requirements and timings for notification.
Session 3 Assisting the Client
• Ensuring adequate management and co-ordination.
• Monitoring site health and safety performance.
Session 4 Pre-Construction Information
• Content of the pre-construction information
• Responsibilities for providing information.
• Syndicate exercise.
Session 5 Engaging Designers & Contractors
• Designers and contractors duties.
• Verification of competence and resource allocation.
• Use of approved suppliers lists, pre-qualification questionnaires,interviews and project feed-back.
• Reporting to the client.
Session 6 Assessment of the Design
• Techniques for ensuring design and designers’ compliance.
• Health and safety of the end user.
• Design by non-UK based designers, contractors and suppliers.
• Changes to design during construction.
COURSE CONTENT
Session 7 Health and Safety File
• Content, format and copies of the health and safety file.
• Specification of content and format.
• Delivery of the health and safety file.
Session 8 Construction Phase Plan
• Comparison between the principal contractor’s CDM1994 and CDM2007 duties.
• Review of the principal contractor’s Plan.
Session 9 Examination
• Closed book, multi-choice examination on Day 2 syllabus.
Session 10 Review of Day 2 and Close
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