APS Accredited – Introduction to Principal Designer Role
- Construction course focusing on CDM Regulations and principal designer roles.
- Intended for those not acting as principal designers but working alongside them.
- Assumed knowledge of CDM Regs and guidance L153 required.
- Learning outcomes include outlining responsibilities of principal designers.
- Course emphasizes design impact, functions, and information management.
Overview
This course focuses on the responsibilities of the principal designer in construction projects, as outlined by the CDM Regulations 2015. It is designed for individuals who do not act as principal designers but need to understand the key features of the role. Assumed knowledge includes familiarity with the CDM Regs and guidance L153. The learning outcomes cover the functions and roles of the principal designer, emphasizing their unique impact on design, information management, risk assessment, and relationships with clients and contractors.
Who should attend
Principal Designers
Course Content
This APS Accredited – Introduction to Principal Designer Role course is intended as a refresher or for those who will notact as principal designers, but who wish to understand the key features of the PD role so they can work more efficiently alongside them.
Construction is a high-risk activity affecting not only those involved in the build, but also those who use, maintain, and ultimately demolish the structure.
The design and management of construction is assigned to specific duty holders defined by the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM).
To outline the responsibilities of the principal designer their functions and roles within the wider CDM duty holder group and in particular:
- Why the impact of design differs from other CDM duty holders.
- The difference between a Designer and Principal Designer
- The key functions of the Principal Designer
- The Principal Designers role in information management
- The role of design risk assessment
- The Principal Designers relationship to the Client and Principal Contractor
- The Health and Safety File.
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Course Syllabus
Day 1
Assumed Knowledge
It is assumed that learners have a working knowledge of the CDM Regs and guidance L153.
Duty holders other than the principal designer are not described in detail here but a knowledge of them is essential and is described in our CDM Overview course.
