This one-day Managing Contractors course will enable those who engage contractors to improve health and safety and avoid the pitfalls that may lead to accidents.

The course will provide valuable information and practical guidance for anyone responsible for devising policy or contractor procedures, or for the day-to-day control of a contractor’s activity.

Delegates will gain insights into the techniques and processes that must be followed to ensure site safety. Particular emphasis is placed on the preparation and planning of health and safety arrangements before work on site begins.

Course Duration:

1 day

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for any manager, supervisor or other person responsible for devising policy or contractor procedures. It would also suit anyone who has responsibility for the day-to-day control of a contractor’s activity.

Pre-requisites

The are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Course content

The course takes a guidance-based approach to explaining the key steps in the process of managing contractors and includes:

Legal requirements for managing and controlling contractors
Safe systems of work and permits
Contractor control policy
A five-step approach to following HSE guidance:
- Planning
- Selection and competency
- Working activity
- Monitoring contractors
- Reviewing contractors

By completing this course, delegates will be able to:

State the legal requirements for ensuring health and safety with respect to contractor activities
Understand how to plan, organise and co-ordinate contractor work to minimise risk
Develop control of contractor policies and associated procedures
Establish procedures for monitoring contractor activity
Review contractor documentation, such as risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Duration

This course is a 1-day course.

Assessment

The course concludes with a short multiple choice assessment paper.

Outcome / Next Steps

Learners who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate.

For those wishing to further their knowledge, Make UK provide a range of other courses. Please contact us to learn more.

Delivery method

This course is delivered via virtual classroom.

For those who want a classroom-based course without the travel, our virtual classrooms provide an interactive online environment for our training programmes to be delivered.

To join our virtual classes, you’ll need:

An internet connection
An internal or external microphone, and preferably a webcam and headset

This course can also be delivered specifically for a group of delegates from your company, at a time and place to suit you. We’ll incorporate your existing policies and procedures, bringing the content to life and ensuring real relevance to your organisation.

Benefits of CDM Training

For the learner

Confidence managing contractors
Supports academic and career progression
Support and develop your organisation’s safety culture

For the business

Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house expertise
Satisfy legal requirements for managing and controlling contractors
Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help win business

Why Make UK?

Professional tutors with industry recognised qualifications and years of ‘real-life’ experience
96% of students rate their tutor as Very or Extremely Knowledgeable
98% of students would consider booking a course with Make UK again

Managing Contractors Training