CDM 2015 for clients - refresher

Duration

Minimum half day of 3 learning hours

If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this.

Purpose/scope

The purpose of CDM 2015 for clients refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the full CDM 2015 for clients standard or subsequent refresher training and can provide proof of attendance.

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• supervision
• management and leadership

Delegates pre-requisites

Delegates must have successfully completed training to the CDM 2015 for clients standard or subsequent refresher 5 years prior to attending this refresher.

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• successfully completed training to this standard
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• classroom
• a blend of classroom and e-learning

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.

This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.

Quality assurance

Assured

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

Renewal every 5 years

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Buffer/grace period

3 months

Approval date

October 2023

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

The delegate will be able to:

• describe the key requirements of CDM 2015
• describe the role and responsibilities of the client for commercial and residential projects
• explain the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders within the CDM 2015 legislation
• prepare the client brief
• describe the project and documentation requirements for the pre-construction phase
• identify the construction phase requirements for the client
• identify the health and safety file requirements.