Level 3 Award in Construction Design & Management
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Award in Construction Design & Management (CDM), designed for learners and professionals seeking competence in applying CDM Regulations to construction projects. The program emphasizes duty holder responsibilities, risk management, design safety, and compliance with UK and international construction standards. Participants will gain the competence to prepare, manage, and audit CDM documentation, ensuring safe and compliant project delivery.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 3 Award in Construction Design & Management |
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| Total Credits | 60 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 180 |
| Qualification Time | 600 |
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Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations Overview of CDM 2015 regulations, scope, and legal framework.
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Roles & Responsibilities of Duty Holders Duties of clients, designers, principal contractors, and workers under CDM.
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Pre‑Construction Information Preparing and managing essential information before project commencement.
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Construction Phase Plans Developing and implementing plans for health, safety, and compliance during construction.
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Health and Safety File Compilation, maintenance, and handover of safety documentation for future use.
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Risk Assessment and Management Identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and applying control measures.
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Hazard Identification in Construction Projects Recognizing common hazards in design and construction phases.
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Design Risk Management Integrating safety into design decisions and reducing risks at source.
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Coordination and Communication Effective collaboration between duty holders, contractors, and stakeholders.
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Health and Safety in Design and Planning Embedding safety principles into project design and planning stages.
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Builds competence in applying CDM regulations to construction projects
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Enhances compliance with UK CDM 2015 and international safety standards
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Strengthens skills in risk assessment, hazard identification, and design safety
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Provides tools for documentation, communication, and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in construction management, safety auditing, and compliance consultancy
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Construction project managers and site supervisors
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Designers, architects, and engineers involved in CDM compliance
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Health & safety officers and compliance auditors
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Individuals seeking progression into Level 5 Diplomas in Construction Management, Safety Leadership, or Infrastructure Governance
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Assessment Type: Written exam + project assignment
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, and CDM documentation project
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Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 project assignment
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total)
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Certification: Level 3 Award in Construction Design & Management (CDMA)
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